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CANTON
CANTON

Township to host annual International Festival

Experience music, dance, Group; Pipa Instrumentalist;
and drama from around the Sakura Japanese Instrumental
world when the International Group; Sitar Instrumentalist;
Festival returns to Canton Troy Guzheng Team; Verdi
Township from 2 until 5 p.m. Opera Theatre of Michigan and
Saturday, Nov. 13. Yangtze Melody Group.
This annual cultural and edu- Cultural displays, vendor
cational festival which cele- tables, and an international
brates the diversity of Canton sweets table offering treats from
and surrounding communities local stores and bakeries will be
through song and dance will located in the lobby during the
take place on the main stage of performance. This event is pre-
The Village Theater, located at sented by the all-volunteer
50400 Cherry Hill Road in Multicultural Committee of the
Canton. Canton Commission for Culture,
Featured performers this Arts and Heritage.
year include: Asian Indian Tickets are $5 per person at The Canton International Festival 2021, hosted by The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, will feature cultural
Dance of Canton; Belly Dance the door; cash only. Audience performances from India, Japan, Italy, China, Polynesia, and more! (photos provided courtesy of Canton
and Ann Arbor LiRen Dance members can have their hand Village Theater).
Team; Happy Dance Team; stamped and come and go as
Hoaloha Polynesian Dance; they please throughout the day. duction is general admission. the Canton International visit www.cantonvillagetheater.
Michigan Chinese Folk Dance Seating for this main stage pro- For more information about Festival, call (734) 394-5300 or org.
Search for ‘Bigfoot’ to

take place Saturday

Area residents who are looking to rumored creatures are able to remain so
explore the great outdoors are invited to elusive by practicing 'Leave No Trace' out-
participate in a "Search for Bigfoot Hike" door tactics."
on the Lower Rouge Trail from 4-6 p.m. This family-friendly evening hike will
Saturday, Nov.13. include a walk-through of a short section
There have been more than 200 sup- of the Lower Rouge Trail, located off
Art show continues this free hike will be guided by a natural- Avenue, as participants search for the elu-
posed Bigfoot sightings in Michigan, and
Morton Taylor Road, north of Michigan
ist and noted "Bigfoot Expert" from the
sive 'Big Guy' in Canton's own backyard.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks. This will be a
Advance registration is required at:
at Village Theatre search for the 'World Hide-N-Seek https://bit.ly/2WNYI2n. Participants are
Champion,' also known as Sasquatch.
asked to bring their flashlights, bug spray,
and sense of adventure to this tongue-in-
"With fall in full swing, it's a great time
to take a hike and take in the outdoor cheek search, where one never knows
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill will education from Eastern Michigan scenery," said Jennifer Girard, recreation who might show up.
display the works of artist Ilham University obtaining her bachelor of fine specialist. "We're excited to offer this free, For additional information about this
Badreddine Mahfouz in an exhibit, enti- arts in painting and ceramics with a fun opportunity for participants to come free "Search for Bigfoot Hike," visit
tled “Inception”, in the Gallery@VT minor in art history. Mahfouz has and learn about Bigfoot and how these www.cantonfun.org or call (734) 394-5460.
through Nov. 29. received several awards in her career
Mahfouz's current exhibit incorpo- and has had pieces displayed in exhibits
rates selections of work that address con- and shows all across the globe. Awards CITY OF ROMULUS
trasts in relationship to colors, lines, and she has received, include: the Legacy BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
textures to achieve har- Award for 20 years of WEDNESDAY, December 1, 2021
mony in the final direc- teaching art at the
tion of her paintings. ” Pontiac Art Center; the Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus Board of Zoning Appeals will hold the following
“A color is a reflection Davenci Award from public hearings at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111
of life; happy colors, sad Mahfouz is a Italy; a Certificate of Wayne Road to consider the following petitions:
colors, etc., which state Syrian-American Appreciation from the 1. BZA-2021-016; Jason Bies, requesting a variance from Section 3.04(a)3b., Accessory Buildings
emotions and feelings Fantapia Museum in and Structures of the Zoning Ordinance to allow an accessory building to exceed 2,400 SF. A
reflecting human condi- artist residing the Korea Republic and 2,560 SF pole barn is proposed and therefore a variance of 160 SF is requested. The subject prop-
tions such as war, peace, in Michigan. many more for her erty is zoned R-1A, Single-family Residential District and is located at 15880 Huron River Dr.
tragedy, hope success, works. She is also the (Parcel ID #80-121-99-0007-700 - proposed).
spirituality, harmony, published author of her 2. BZA-2021-017; Royal Farms Gas Station, requesting a variance from Section 14.01(f)(6),
love, hate, anger - a jour- first book, Whispers Required Off-street Parking Spaces of the Zoning Ordinance to allow 84 parking spaces when up
ney of life in composition, colors, and from the East, which incorporates her to 51 parking spaces are permitted. The subject property is zoned RC, Regional Center District
brush strokes,” stated Mahouz. “I artwork. and is located at 38820 Wick (Parcel ID #80-039-99-0001-707).
explored and charted on a space that This exhibit at the Gallery@VT is free Copies of the applications are available for review at the Department of Public Services during reg-
conveys my subliminal human emotions and open to the public from 10 a.m. until ular business hours which are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are
which then transcends towards the view- noon Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to comment on said requests. Written com-
er to interpret his or her own views and from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday or by ments may be submitted and should be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning
through subconscious dialogue in col- special appointment arranged via email Department, 12600 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174-1485.
ors.” to elli.fassois@canton-mi.org. The Village Ellen Craig-Bragg, City Clerk
Mahfouz is a Syrian-American artist Theater at Cherry Hill is located at 50400 City of Romulus, Michigan
residing in Michigan. She received her Cherry Hill Road in Canton, MI, 48187.
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Trees designed to protect greenspace as devel-
opment occurs, and it's unfortunate that a
Texas-based interest group is fighting CITY OF ROMULUS
FROM PAGE 1 against the Canton community. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-007
“This decision strips our local commu-
Marie Hudak Graham in a prepared nity of its power to protect valuable natu- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 58 TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES, SEC-
statement. “Our tree ordinance was ral resources and develop responsibly.” TION 58-66 AND SECTION 58-67.
THE CITY OF ROMULUS ORDAINS:
CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BID Chapter 58 Sections 58-66 and 58-67 are hereby amended to read as follows:
ITB 21/22-09 - 2022 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
To comply with Section 6.12 of the Romulus City Charter adopted April 9, 1970 and amended Section 58-66. Defined.
11/2/2021, the City of Romulus Clerk's Office is seeking twelve month guaranteed rates from qual- Requires motor vehicle parking facilities to pay the required parking tax under MCL
ified newspapers for the physical or virtual printing of all required publications and notices during 207.371 et seq. and for motels or hotels and other establishments offering parking and fly
the calendar year beginning January 1, 2022. to charge the fair value of parking storage for the parking period use and pay to the State
(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the Department of Treasury the parking tax.
City. Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Section 58-67. Entrance; exits; paving.
Group page of BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/) and from the City of Romulus Prior to the issuance of any license, the department of public works and services shall
Purchasing Department. Bids may be rejected unless made on the forms included with the cause an inspection to be made of the proposed parking facility and shall certify that the
bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source are not considered entrances and exits thereto from the public way have the proper curb cuts, and the space
official copies. between the sidewalk and curb, where it is adjacent to the concrete roadway, shall be
(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discre- paved with concrete.
tion of the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be sent via e-mail to all vendors
on the bidders list or requesting a bid. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued ADOPTED, APPROVED, AND PASSED by the City Council of the City of Romulus this
addenda and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each adden- 1st day of November 2021.
dum as part of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Ordinance as passed by the City
and date the "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form supplied in the bid documents. Council of the City of Romulus at a regular Council Meeting held at the Romulus City Hall Council
(3) A total of two copies (one marked "Original" and one marked "Copy") of the bid must be Chambers on the 1st day of November, 2021.
submitted all together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office I further certify that the foregoing was published in the Associated Newspapers, a newspa-
no later than 2:30 P.M., Tuedsay, November 30, 2021. Bids should be addressed using the per of general circulation in the City of Romulus, on the 11th day of November, 2021.
Bid package label provided in the ITB documents or submitted electronically on the MITN
Purchasing Group page of BidNet Direct.
(4) At approximately 3:00 p.m., local time 11/30/2021, all timely received bids will be publical-
ly opened and read. ELLEN L. CRAIG-BRAGG, CMC,
(5) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the Romulus City Clerk
right to reject all bids and proposals and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids
received and to award the bid in whole or in part. Ultimately, a contract may be awarded to COMPLETE COPY OF ORDINANCE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE,
the lowest most responsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of 11111 WAYNE ROAD, ROMULUS, MI.
the City of Romulus or otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best inter-
est. Within forty-five (45) days after publication of any ordinance duly passed by the Council, a petition
(6) For additional information contact Gary Harris, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director by call- may be presented to the Council protesting against such ordinance continuing in effect. Said peti-
ing (734) 955-4568 or by emailing Purchasing@romulusgov.com tion shall contain the text of such ordinance and shall be signed by not less than six percent (6%) of
(7) The City of Romulus strictly prohibits the reproduction or publishing of any published docu- the registered electors registered at the last preceding election at which a Mayor of the City was
ment or solicitation without the express written consent of the City of Romulus. elected. Said ordinance shall thereupon and thereby be suspended from operation and the Council
Unauthorized posting of any notice of these documents or reference to said documents or shall immediately reconsider such ordinance.
solicitations is strictly prohibited. Introduced: 10-25-2021
Adopted: 11-01-2021
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