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Leisure Services adapts recreation programs

Canton Leisure Services password. For details, visit
enacted several programming www.summitonthepark.org.
modifications effective Nov. 18 in Starting next Monday, Nov. 30,
response to the latest mandates the Summit on the Park will have
from the Michigan Department new individual, indoor workout
of Health and Human Services rooms available for rent. These
(MDHHS) "Pause to Save Lives" rooms will provide an individual,
order. couple, or family the opportunity
The Summit on the Park to work out in the comfort of
Fitness Center, located at 46000 their own space (couples or fami-
Summit Parkway, will continue lies must be living in the same
to remain open. Summit staff has household). Each room will
relocated all the strength equip- include a treadmill, elliptical
ment throughout the facility, in machine, and access to weights
order to allow for the mandated and other strength equipment.
safe distancing protocols. Rooms can be rented for: $20
In addition, all Summit on the per hour by Summit members;
Park group fitness classes have $25 per hour by Canton resi-
transitioned to "Stay Fit, Stay dents; and $30 per hour by non-
Home, Stay Virtual" classes. residents. Masks are not
Participants can choose from a required for use while in these
variety of sessions, including: individual rooms; however, they
Yoga, Strength-Based classes, are required when entering and Smash Bros will begin the first or those with questions may con- crafts, cooking, and more. For
Zumba, Step, BEST (senior- exiting the Summit. Each room week of December, with registra- tact the Club 55+ staff from 9 more details about program
focused classes), and more - all and all equipment contained tion ending at 8 p.m. Nov. 29. To a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through offerings, email TR@Canton-
taught by the Summit group fit- inside will be sanitized after sign up, download the Mission Friday at (734) 394-5485 or by mi.org or visit
ness instructors via Zoom. each session. Control GG app on a smart- emailing club55@canton-mi.org. www.cantonfun.org/135.
Summit members will have com- Launching next month, phone; select 'Canton Leisure The B.L.O.C.K. Youth and Pheasant Run Golf Club,
plete access to all virtual group Summit on the Park will partner Sports' as the organization and Teen Center will keep teens located at 46500 Summit
fitness classes free of charge as with Mission Control to offer the join the eSports Rec League. engaged during these challeng- Parkway, remains open (weather
part of their current Summit Canton community digital recre- Canton Club 55+ is currently ing times with virtual online permitting) and will continue to
membership. ation esports. Participants of all offering programs that can be drop-in classes. Choose from: art, operate in adherence to MDHHS
Canton residents and non-res- ages can put their skills to the enjoyed virtually, on a computer, tutoring, fitness, cooking, mental orders.
idents can purchase a three- test in this eSports Rec League or over the phone. In addition, health programs, as well as Individual family experiences
week virtual membership pack- and show everyone who is the several outdoor programs may enrichment courses such as soap such as the Canton's 18th Annual
age, which will provide unlimit- best. be available; weather permitting. making and crocheting. Learn Virtual Turkey Trot for a Cause,
ed access to all Summit on the Play on PS4, Xbox, Switch, The new programs will focus more online at as well as Santa Letters and all
Park virtual fitness classes. Fees and PC and compete against on keeping individuals engaged, www.cantonfun.org/146. Winter Wonderland Walks, will
for the "Stay Fit, Stay Home, Stay other players. Fees are $10 per connected, and safe. New pro- Canton Therapeutic take place as previously sched-
Virtual Membership" are $20 for league for a seven-week regular grams will begin during the next Recreation program will contin- uled.
Canton residents and $25 for season (five-week regular season few weeks, officials said. More ue to offer participants opportu- For the most up-to-date infor-
non-residents. Registration is plus two-week playoff). information is available on the nities to remain social with their mation on program modifica-
required for all classes, which Competitive leagues for Rocket Canton Club 55+ Facebook page. peers with live-streamed fitness tions, visit www.cantonfun.org or
will provide Zoom link and class League, Mario Kart, and Super Seniors in need of a resource classes, as well as virtual games, call (734) 394-5460.
Canton promotes new ‘Shop Local’ campaign

In response to the State of Michigan ” members.
pandemic order, and with the holiday Canton Township Economic
season approaching, the Canton Development Manager Kristen Thomas
Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Canton's local businesses are said, “Small business are the heart of any
has developed a detailed list of business- invested in the well-being community. And Canton has such a wide
es that are open with detailed informa- variety of small business offerings, I have
tion of services available. of our community and its future. no doubt that everybody's shopping, din-
Signs are scheduled for installation ing and service needs can be met locally.”
throughout the DDA district and shop- “Canton's local businesses are invest-
pers will see the We're Open signs that ed in the well-being of our community
point to the ShopCanton.org home page Covid situation, we are working to help he said. and its future,” said Anne Marie Graham-
where they'll find a categorized business identify those businesses which remain The Canton DDA and the Canton Hudak, Canton Township supervisor. “I
list with information regarding outside open and keep customers aware,” Chamber of Commerce have joined challenge everyone to purchase their hol-
service, curbside, carry-out, delivery, Patterson said. “We want to keep the forces in a collaborative effort is to help iday meals and gifts from three Canton
online ordering, inside shopping, inside downtown development area full of traf- support all businesses throughout Canton businesses and post them online for all to
service, and gift cards, explained Bart fic and directed to those businesses work- Township, including Canton Chamber see! Let's keep Canton moving forward!”
Patterson, chairman of the DDA board. ing to keep their doors open, helping
“The DDA board is constantly working employees, and serving the public.
to keep the Ford Road corridor vibrant Please help us by supporting your local
and active with business. During the businesses and shop local. ShopCanton,”
Robbery suspect is charged November 27, 2020

MEETING NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
A Georgia man is facing up to life in black knit hat, a hooded jacket and dark-
prison if convicted of charges he robbed colored pants. The meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Charter Township of Canton scheduled for 7:00 p.m., December 10, 2020,
Chase Bank in Canton Township last No injuries were reported in the inci- in the Township Board Room of the Administration Building at 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188 has been
canceled.
month. dent, according to police. CN2139 - 120320 2.5 x 1.812
Canton police arrested Joe Stafford, 55, Stafford was arraigned last Wednesday
in connection with the incident which at 35th District Court before Judge
took place Nov. 5 at the bank located on Michael Gerou who set bond at $250,000
Michigan Avenue near Old Canton Center or 10 percent.
Road. Police were called to the bank at Stafford is charged with one count of
about 3:31 p.m. and witnesses told the bank robbery and as a habitual offender, 1150 Canton Center S.
responding officers that the suspect pre- fourth offense which is a sentence Canton, MI 48188-1699
sented a note demanding money to a enhancer.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
teller. He stole an undisclosed amount of Gerou ordered the suspect to wear a ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA
cash during the incident. He was GPS tether when and if bond is posted. December 21, 2020
described as a black male, 6-feet, 2-inches Stafford is scheduled for a court Notice is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals MONDAY, December 21, 2020 at
to 6-feet 4-inches tall and was wearing a appearance on the charges tomorrow. 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held by electronic remote access. Individuals may join the video teleconference by going to:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82238517089
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS Or iPhone one-tap: 1-312-626-6799 (82238517089#) or 1-646-558-8656 (82238517089#)
The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at Or Telephone: 1-301-715-8592 or 1-312-626-6799
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton.
Webinar ID: 822 3851 7089
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, International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kWqTK7y3B
or activities.
7:00 P.M.
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 Call to Order
the ADA.
Pledge of Allegiance
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 Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Greg Greco, John Badeen.
of Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos
ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.
Approval of Minutes:
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Charter Township of Canton will make all reasonable modifications to policies November 12, 2020 Meeting Minutes
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 Approval of Agenda
are generally prohibited.
General Calendar:
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. Applicant, Scott Griffin, for property located on the east side of Canton Center Road and the west side of Old Canton
Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon Center Road, Zoning C-3. Property address is 45490 Michigan Ave. Appealing Section 26.03 and Section 6.02(D)(2)
as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. of the Zoning Ordinance. The requested variances are as follows from the required 85-foot front yard setback (Section
26.03): Car wash building (18' variance) and vacuums (40.5' variance). The requested variance from Section 6.02(D)(2)
The ADA does not require the Charter Township of Canton to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its is to allow vacuuming activities in a front yard. Parcel IDs 71-129-99-0002-710 (Planning).
programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to the
Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the Charter Township of Canton is not accessible to persons with disabilities Charter Township of Canton. Clerk's Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.
should be directed to Barb Brouillette, Human Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road,
Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special
als with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retriev- accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact
ing items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs. Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.
Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.
Publish: 12/03/20 CN2138 - 120320 2.5 x 4.72 A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org CN2140 - 120320 2.5 x 6.73