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CANTON
CANTON

Pandemic forces Artisan Market to reschedule

Due to the Michigan artisans and crafters. ” end, as well as hold our market
Department of Health and Human Participating vendors include: By relocating our market outdoors, outside to take advantage of the
Services (MDHHS) newly- Boblin Honey - honey; Cathy V - warmer forecasted weather,” stat-
imposed regulations regarding knitted toys, baby booties, knitted we will now be able accommodate ed Canton Farmers Market
gatherings, the Third Annual rattles; Candle Heaven - candles even more market-goers. Manager Jennifer Franz. “By relo-
Holiday Artisan Market has been and wax melts; Designs by Della - cating our market outdoors, we
rescheduled. Christmas pillows/blankets, travel will now be able accommodate
The popular event, originally accessories, masks; Golden Wheat kits; Purple Frog Jewelry - jewel- décor and White Pansy Boutique - even more market-goers in this
scheduled for last Sunday, will - French bread and pastries; Great ry; Radiant Rock Bracelets - kitchen towels, cutting boards, safe environment.
now take place from noon until 4 Lakes Natural Soap Co. - soap and bracelets; Royal Court Creations - coasters. Admission is free. Masks must
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 in the parking skin care; Indigo & Jade - bath and home decor, masks/ear savers; The Great Lakes Confections be worn and social distancing
lot of the Summit on the Park, body products; Jan's Crafts & Such SDS Woodworking - vinyl art; food truck will also be on site. guidelines must also be adhered
Presented by the Canton Gifts - wreaths and home décor; Shabby Chick - decorated Mason “Based on the State of to at all times.
Farmers Market, this special Olde Crow Primitives - wooden jars; Spicegrrrl - spice blends; Michigan's revised gathering limi- Summit on the Park is located
event will feature handmade gifts seasonal decor; One Tough Cookie Uniquely Different - holiday jew- tations, we have decided to post- at 46000 Summit Parkway in
created by some of the areas top - sugar cookies, cookie decorating elry, diffuser bracelets, home pone this event until next week- Canton.
Gift of Life Robbery suspect is charged

Donations impacted by virus surge A Canton Township man is facing

There are secondary threats to life dur- new heart or a new liver, those transplants several criminal charges in connection
to burglaries and home invasions
ing the current coronavirus pandemic as are still occurring, but many other individ- reported last week.
organ donation is impacted by infectious uals are waiting at home and can wait out Michael Smith, 46 of Canton, was
disease procedures at hospitals. this pandemic until a transplant is safer arraigned in 35th District Court Oct. 28
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters a for them.” and is facing two counts of first degree
new month, organ transplant recipients While patients can still receive trans- home invasion, a 20-year felony; two
need to take extra precautions to protect plants, transplant centers and physicians counts of larceny over $1,000, a 5-year
themselves and Gift of Life Michigan is work with their patients to evaluate the felony and two counts of habitual
still working with hospital transplant cen- risk of the transplant procedure and offender fourth, a sentence enhancer.
ters to provide life-saving organs to whether that risk outweighs the benefit of Smith was arrested following a com-
patients in need. saving that individual's plaint from a resident on the 50000
“We're still here and ” life. Right now, especially block of Hesperus at about 10 p.m. Oct.
we're still doing the here in Michigan, trans- 23. The resident told the responding
work that we always do,” We're still here plants are being complet- officers that he had noticed multiple
said Dorrie Dils, CEO of ed for people that are items missing from the attached
Gift of Life Michigan. and we're very, very sick and have garage.
“We're doing everything still doing no other option but to go Police took a second report within
we can to engage people ahead and receive that the hour the same day when a neighbor
and make sure that peo- the work organ, Dils said. also noticed items missing from his Michael Smith
ple who are waiting for that we She added that testing garage.
an organ transplant, or for infectious disease, Home surveillance cameras cap- District Court set Miller's bond at
donors or donor families always do. including COVID-19, is tured images of the suspect and a vehi- $125,000/10 percent for each home inva-
that still want to donate, performed and that all cle, which led Canton police to a timely sion at his arraignment. If released
that we're still here, and procedures recommend- arrest, officials said. from police custody, Smith was ordered
we're still making every ed by Gov. Gretchen Judge Ronald Lowe at the 35th to wear a GPS tether.
effort to make that hap- Whitmer and the Centers
pen.” for Disease Control have
Those efforts have been impacted and been implemented. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
often thwarted by the COVID-19 virus Gift of Life continues to advise organ REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
which has forced the delay of many non- transplant recipients and their caregivers NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
critical transplants of organs and tissue. to follow all CDC guidelines on social dis- proposals at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020 for the following:
With the uncertainty surrounding the tancing and other preventive measures COMMUNITY PLANNING AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES
virus and how quickly it can spread, and to consult with their physicians if they
potential donors who test positive for the think they have developed any symptoms Proposals may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bid-
netdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All proposals must be submitted in a
disease are not medically suitable for of the disease. sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of pro-
donation. Surgical procedures involved Dils said she is proud of the way staff posal opening. 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.
with transplants are also impacted as has stepped up to meet this unprecedent-
often there is simply no room in hospitals ed challenge and continue to provide MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
for securing the donated organs or the hope for the thousands of people on the Publish 11/05/2020 CN2122 - 110520 2.5 x 2.072
transplant. Organ Transplant Waiting List, as well as
“Transplants happen in hospitals and to honor the wishes of those who are CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
most all of our hospitals in Michigan - par- already on it. INVITATION TO BID
ticularly southeast Michigan - are getting “I've seen people step up and do some NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
overwhelmed with COVID-positive remarkable things,” she said. “They've bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020 for the following:
patients, said Dils. been very creative; they've come up with TURNOUT GEAR WASHER AND DRYING CABINET
“Hospitals have to use their resources, solutions to overcome the barriers they
like ventilators and ICU beds, to take care face every day.” Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnet-
direct.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed
of those individuals. If there is a patient in To sign up on the Michigan Organ envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and time of bid open-
the hospital who is critical and needs a Donor Registry, visit golm.org. 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.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
INVITATION TO BID
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, November 19, 2020 for the following:
FURNACE REPLACEMENT FIRE STATION # 1
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at https://www.bidnet-
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.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF NORTHVILLE the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS
OFFICE CLOSING 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,
The Charter Township of Northville Administrative Offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in observance of or activities.
Veterans Day. The offices will re-open at 8:00 am on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
POLICE & FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE. tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of
the ADA.
Marjorie Banner, Clerk
Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services
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of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
SNOW REMOVAL BIDS 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-
The Township of Sumpter, 23480 Sumpter Road, Belleville, Ml 48111, is seeking sealed bids for snow removal of sidewalks, ties. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the Charter Township of Canton's offices, even where pets
driveways, handicap ramps using Wayne County grant monies. are generally prohibited.
Bids must include the following: 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
1) Commercial Vehicle insurance for all vehicles used. Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
2) List of equipment used to provide snow removal. as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
3) Employer Federal Tax I.D.
4) Copy of Business License. The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
5) List of all drivers and their drivers' license numbers. programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
6) Liability insurance naming Sumpter Township as an additional insured. To be provided also from each contractor,
if subcontractors are used to provide snow removal. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
7) Workers compensation certificate if employees are used to provide service. should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
8) Payment to be supplied from Wayne County Grant Funds-all regulations to be complied with. Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
9) Sealed bids to be submitted to Township Clerks Office by November 16, 2020 at 3:00 pm. Bids to be opened
November 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. 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-
The Township of Sumpter is an equal opportunity employer. ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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