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BELLEVILLE - ROMULUS

Wobble Gobble

2nd Annual Turkey Trot set in Romulus

For the second consecutive year, a gag- bration will be raffles, live music, contests
gle of costumed runners is expected on and prizes. Tickets can be purchased
the streets of Romulus. online at eventbrite or cash entry fees will
The second annual Wobble Gobble be accepted at the Community
Turkey Trot is set to begin at 5:50, Development Department office in
Wednesday, Nov. 21, as runners take off to Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road.
complete the .7 K trot to benefit the efforts For more information about the Wobble
of the Romulus Goodfellows No Child Wobble Turkey Trot, call (734) 942-7545.
Without a Christmas campaign. The entry fee must be paid to the
Entry fee for the race, during which Romulus Goodfellows, a 501 c 3 non-profit
holiday turkey attire is encouraged, is $20 organization.
per entry which includes two drink tick- Last year, the Romulus Goodfellows year, due to escalating newsprint and The organization needs to collect sev-
ets. Participants can pick up their event were able to provide food baskets and gift printing costs. eral thousand dollars to meet the goal this
packet beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Artisan cards to 196 qualifying Romulus senior While the Wobble Gobble Turkey Trot year to provide for the children and sen-
Reserve Inc. 36542 Goddard Road. The citizens and toiletries, gift cards for food will help, the group still needs to collect iors in the community in need of help dur-
trot this year will take participants down and toys to more than 130 Romulus fami- funds to help those in need in the city. ing the holiday season.
Goddard Road at Sterling Street to lies, including 297 children. “We guarantee that your entire dona- To contribute, send a check payable to
Walter's Bar at 37452 Huron River Dr. Organizers said that this year, the need tion goes directly to helping the less fortu- Romulus Goodfellows, Inc. to Romulus
Organizers said there will be plenty of is expected to be greater and donations nate,” organizers said. “Please consider Goodfellows, Inc., P.O. Box 74035,
parking available at either location with a are desperately needed. The group opted making a financial donation again this Romulus, MI, 48174. For more informa-
shuttle service available until 6:30 p.m. not to publish the annual newspaper, tra- year to the 2018 Romulus Goodfellows No tion about the Goodfellows, call (734)955-
Included in the Thanksgiving Eve cele- ditionally their largest fundraiser, this Child Without a Christmas campaign.” 4577.
Applications for annual Festival of Trees available

The Belleville Area Museum (BAM) will historical holiday theme or one that is rep- entrants must supply their own long exten- tinue from Nov. 17 through Dec. 19. Trees
host the Belle Noelle Festival of Trees resentative of the organization entering sion cord labeled with entrant's name. will be available for pick up beginning that
through Dec. 21. the tree or wreath. Past themes have Entries should include the artificial day at 7 p.m. Those interested in partici-
Community organizations, individuals, included an old-fashioned Christmas, tree, a tree stand, lights, decorations, tree pating in the silent auction, should contact
and businesses can display decorated Santa's, gingerbread men, peppermints, skirt, and a decorative sign that displays the museum at (734) 697-1944 or via email
trees or wreaths at the museum and the patriotic - red, white and blue, etc. the name of the entrant. In addition to dis- at kdallos@provide.net.
event has become a focal point of the tri- Entries can be submitted in one of three playing a tree, the museum offers the All entries in the tree display must be
community holiday celebration. This year categories: a floor-size artificial tree; a option of donating a fully-decorated tree received by Wednesday, Nov. 14.
the festival of trees portion of the celebra- tabletop artificial tree no taller than 3 feet for auction. The Silent Tree Auction has For more information, please contact
tion will continue from Tuesday, Nov. 22 or an artificial wreath which must have a proven to be an excellent way to raise the museum at (734) 697-1944. The muse-
through Wednesday, Dec. 21. sturdy wire attached for hanging. money for museum sponsored programs um is located at 405 Main St. in Belleville,
Each entry should have a cultural or All entries must have lights and and events. This year, the auction will con- MI 48111.
Annual Lighted Holiday Parade set in Belleville

Applications are now being accepted Music accompanying entries is, however, and distribute stockings. den from sight and confined to an area to
for the Winter Fest Light Parade set for 6 encouraged and welcome. Walking entries must carry lights or eliminate noise.
p.m. Dec. 1 throughout downtown A minimum of 1,000 lights is suggested have a trailer with lights and walkers Entry forms are available at the
Belleville. and those can be clear or colored lights. should have flashlight or pins that light up Belleville Area Chamber of Commence,
The annual event which is the official Entries will be evaluated on theme and their clothing. 248 Main St. in Belleville. For information,
beginning of Winter Fest is organized by use of lights. Generators for the floats should be hid- call (734) 697-7151.
the Belleville Area Chamber of Organizers cautions that entries must
Commerce. be in good taste and should not be inap-
The theme this year is Songs of the propriate or not in the best interest of the
Season. parade. Each entry should be identified
Line up for parade participants will with signs of banners with the organiza-
begin at 3:30 p.m. and judging of the tion or entrant's name so spectators and
entries will take place at 5. the parade announcer can identify the
Organizers from the chamber entry.
explained that violations of any of the Those planning to enter equestrian or
strict rules for parade entrants could animal units must provide their own
result in exclusion from the parade and accompanying clean-up personnel and
any future parades. equipment.
The rules require that all entries be No Santa or Mrs. Claus will be allowed
decorated with working lights and that as the “real” Santa and his wife will be
vehicle headlights be covered as those can appearing at the First United Methodist
distract other participants and the judges. Church after the parade to greet children

Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – October 30, 2018
A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, October 30, 2018
at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag. Motion by Foster, supported by Anthony to appoint Treasurer Slavens as temporary Clerk. Motion car-
ried by all members present. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist (arrived 7:40p.m.), Slavens,
Williams Members Absent: Sneideman Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director Faas, Director Meier, Director Trumbull
DD – Fire – Stoecklein, DD – Police-Baugh, Deputy Chief Fire-Strassner; Deputy Chief Police-Wilsher, Barb Caruso, Bob
Belair, Bill Serchak, Jeff Goulet, Rob Creamer, Jon LaFever, Brad Sharp, Carolyn Cox, Jeanette Aiello Adoption of Agenda
Motion by Foster, supported by Anthony to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members present. STUDY
SESSION: TOPIC 1: 2019 Budget Adjustment/Budget Final Review Director Trumbull reviewed the adjustments made to
the 2019 Budget and covered the Budget Final Review. Trumbull covered the capital projects the township will be undertaking
in 2019. A complete copy of the PowerPoint presentation is available through the Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton
Center Road, Canton MI 48188 during regular business hours or by calling 734-394-5120. TOPCI 2: 2020 Preliminary Budget
Summary/Preliminary Budget Detail PowerPoints for Public Safety, Municipal Services, and Leisure Services 2020 Budgets
were presented. Director Meier presented Public Safety’s Budget. Director Faas presented Municipal Services Budget, and
Director Hohenberger presented Leisure Services Budget. A complete copies of the PowerPoint presentations are available
through the Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188 during regular business hours or by call-
ing 734-394-5120. Director Trumbull reviewed the expected Technology expenses for the township. She also covered the rest of
the township’s expected general budgetary needs for 2019 and 2020 including the new roads fund, proposed 2019 Fund Balance,
Fire Fund Balance for 2019 and 2020, and the General Fund. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT: None OTHER: None
ADJOURN: Motion by Anthony, supported by Foster to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried by all members present.
_____Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk _____Pat Williams, Supervisor
Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S.
Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394- 5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web site
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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
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
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,
or activities.
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 ADA.
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
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.
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.
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
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260.
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-
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.
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