The retired priest accused of larceny
from a Canton Township church has
entered the diversion program offered by
the office of theWayneCountyProsecutor.
The Rev. Eugene Katcher, 71, the for-
mer priest at Resurrection Parish, will
have no criminal record if he successfully
completes specific court orders under the
provisions of the program.
Katcher was charged with three counts
of larceny which alleged he had taken
money from collection plates in the
church, stolen votive candle donations
and illegally taken church property
including a television andwine.
Katcher, 71, qualified for the diversion
program because he had no prior record
and was charged with a non-violent
offence, according to Maria Miller, a
spokeswoman for the office of the Wayne
County Prosecutor. Miller said that the law
prohibited any further comment or disclo-
sures regarding the program or the court
stipulations Katcher is required to com-
plete. Should he fail to satisfy those court
orders, criminal charges against him
couldbe re-instated.
Katcher served at Resurrection Parish
from 2014 until the allegations surfaced in
July. His retirement from active priest-
hood was already planned, according to
Archdiocese officials.
Judges chose the winning artworks in
the 8th Annual Community Art Show in
Belleville lastmonth.
The show, organized by the Belleville
Area Council for the Arts, awarded prizes
to several of the 100 artworks entered in
the show which took place at the
BellevilleYacht Club.
Winners included a first place award
to Rhonda Dutton; a second place award
to Liz Dobbs and a third place award to
Sharlene Welton. In the Adult 3 category,
Diane Eissinger was awarded first place,
second place went to Loel Gnat and a
thirdplace awardwent toTimElden.
In the photography category, Paul
Elden was awarded first prize, Emily
Marsh won second place and third place
went toGwendolynRoth.
In the teens from 13-18 category, Katie
Russell won first place, Lexie Stypelkoski
won second and Allyson Bowen won
third place. In the children 6-12 of age,
Olivia Dobbs won first place, second
place went to Naimi Yarbrough and third
placewent toEllieRussell.
The people's choice award went to
Tim Elden for his work, Life Without
Roundup and to Naimi Yarbrough for
Crochet.
Judges this year included David
Parrot, Tom Smith, Mary Jo Suchy, Kevin
MacNamara andBarbaraRogalleMiller.
Sponsors of the art show this year
were: Barbara Rogalle Miller; David C.
BrownFuneral Home, Sumpter Collision,
Belleville Bariatrics, Mike & Charleen
Renaud, Shelly Brown-Chudzinski and
Jim Chudzinski, Jean Morris, and Kerry
Morris. Other participants in the show
included the Belleville Yacht Club, A
DesignLineEmbroidery, GardenFantasy
onMain, TwistedRooster, Egan's Pub and
TheBakeShoppe.
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Canton joins in ‘Giving Tuesday’ event
Winners of annual art exhibition are named
Accused priest to enter diversion program
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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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 30, 2017 for the following:
2018 GASOLINE & DIESEL FUEL
Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at
, 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 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.
MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF PLYMOUTH
NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017
The Charter Township of Plymouth Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed Township budget for the fiscal
year of 2018 during their regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Charter
Township of Plymouth, Town Hall Meeting Room, 9955 N Haggerty Road, Plymouth, MI. A copy of the proposed budget is
available for public inspection at the above address in the Clerk's Office week days from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This budget may
be adopted after the public hearing.
“The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support
the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.”
Jerry Vorva
Plymouth Township Clerk
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Canton Leisure Services will be partic-
ipating in #GivingTuesday, a global day of
giving fueled by the power of social media
and collaboration.
The day of giving will take place
Tuesday, Nov. 28 following Thanksgiving
and the widely recognized shopping
events, Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
#GivingTuesday is celebrated as the
beginning of the charitable season, when
many focus on their holiday and tax-
deductible, end-of-year giving.
Canton programs include: Lead
#LikeAGirl Scholarship Fund - A leader-
ship program hosted by The B.L.O.C.K.
Youth and Teen Center that aims to
empower at-risk young women, ages 11-
16, to rethink what it means to lead and
live #LikeAGirl. This scholarship fund
helps provide college scholarships for
graduated participants; Canton Youth
Advisory Council Fund - This fund sup-
ports an influential group of high school
students who truly make a difference in
their community. Members participate in
community service projects, lead special
events, and participate in local decision
making in the Canton community. The
fund allows youth members to annually
grant money to organizations that benefit
Canton youth and Camp A.B.L.E. Fund -
This fund provides an award-winning
adaptive, summer camp experience for
children with special needs between the
ages of 8-15. Campers are able to partici-
pate in traditional camp activities modi-
fied to bestmeet their needs.
Donations will be accepted on
#GivingTuesday or at any time online at:
. Any and all support
is greatly appreciated.
This donation drive is made possible
by the Canton Community Foundation,
which has helped to enhance philanthro-
py in Canton and the surrounding com-
munities since 1989 by working with
donors to build endowment funds that
benefit the community and charitable
interests, create personal legacies, and
serve as catalysts for positive change,
according to the website. For additional
information about the Canton Community
Foundation, visit
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tion.org.
For more information about Canton
Leisure Services' #GivingTuesday cam-
paign, call (734) 394-5376 or email
.
After studying a program curriculum that was developed to promote positive behavior,
enhance social skills and encourage improved academic performance, these 2017
Lead #LikeAGirl graduates pose for a post-ceremony class photo on The Village
Theater at Cherry Hill stage.
