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BELLEVILLE - CANTON - SUMPTER
BELLEVILLE - CANTON - SUMPTER

New Sumpter Township

treasurer thanks voters

Newly-elected Sumpter bility of planning for the future, community could use help with,
Township Treasurer Bart not just for ourselves, but for and the first step is just saying
Patterson was officially sworn generations to come. I am hum- 'What can I do to help?' he con-
into office recently by Township bled by the opportunity to serve tinued.
Clerk Esther Hurst. you as treasurer and I do not Patterson, a Republican, was
Patterson took the opportuni- take the responsibility lightly,” the choice of 1,712 or 65 percent
ty to thank those who voted for he said in a prepared statement. of voters over his opponent,
him Nov. 8 and said he wel- “I'd like to encourage every- Sheena Barns who received 35
comed the opportunity to meet one to get involved in the com- percent or 923 votes in the elec-
so many residents at the fire sta- munity they live in. Most of the tion.
tion and the community center time we are content with just “My pledge is to work hard
during the day. He said he was focusing on ourselves, our fami- for the citizens of Sumpter
looking forward to his first offi- ly, and our jobs, and forgetting Township, to be honest and as
cial township board meeting about the responsibility to serve forthright as possible,” he
which took place last Tuesday. others, myself included. And added.
“I'm reminded of the impor- even though those things are the Patterson concluded by urg-
tance of not only the week-to- most important in our lives, we ing residents to contact him or
week affairs in the business shouldn't forget the need to the treasurer's office at township
management of Sumpter serve each other. There are hall with any concerns or Newly-elected Sumpter Township Treasurer Bart Patterson is officially
Township, but also the responsi- many, many things that every requests for information or help. sworn into office by Township Clerk Esther Hurst.
Wrong way driver results in 2 fatalities

Police said a preliminary Belleville reportedly entered M- plaints, witnesses in the area the 28-year-old was at fault as he nounced dead at the scene by
investigation indicates that alco- 14 near Beck Road at about 2:30 reported a head-on crash. was driving the wrong way in the emergency medical responders.
hol may have been a factor in an a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 going the The two vehicles involved col- middle lane on the westbound A passenger in the second vehi-
early morning Thanksgiving Day wrong way on the highway. lided and left the Belleville driv- side of the road. cle, a 35-year-old man, was trans-
crash that killed two area resi- Michigan State Police reports er dead at the scene, according to The driver of the second vehi- ported from the scene of the
dents. said that as troopers responded police reports. Troopers said the cle, a 44-year-old man from crash to a local hospital. His con-
A 28-year-old man from to the wrong way driver com- early investigation indicated that Canton Township, was also pro- dition was reported as critical.

Canton offers mental health workshops Concert set

The 16th annual Belleville
Canton Township Leisure “Our goal with these free These workshops are free and 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Ages 16 Community Chorus holiday
Services is currently offering a workshops is to offer resources, open to everyone meeting the age and up); QPR Training for concert, JOY-HOPE-LOVE will
free series of mental health work- as well as educational opportuni- limit, with no residency require- Suicide Prevention: Tuesday, Jan. begin at 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at
shops to help area residents ties, so that individuals can find ment. All sessions will take place 24 from 6-8 p.m. (Ages 16 and up) Belleville United Methodist
learn important self-care skills. tools of support for themselves or at the Summit on the Park and Understanding and Church. The concert will be
Participants in the Family First ways to help support others,” said Banquet Center, located at 46000 Supporting Change: Monday, Feb. directed by Mary Butler-Loring,
and Social Services Workshops Mortier. “These unique opportu- Summit Parkway. 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. accompanied by Judith Weed,
will receive information and be nities are designed to show and Scheduled workshops include: For additional information and will feature traditional
introduced to practices that sup- help participants learn how to Navigating the Mental and to register for these and songs of the season. As always,
port mental well-being, according nurture themselves and develop Healthcare System: Monday, Dec. other free workshops, visit the concert is free, though
to Laura Mortier, Canton recre- mindful self-care plans on a vari- 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Ages 16 and www.cantonfun.org/register or donations are welcome.
ation supervisor. ety of topics.” up); Suicide TALK: Tuesday, Jan. call (734) 394-5460.