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Help for seniors available skills, such as fire safety, light search and
CUP the Community Up Project will rescue, team organization, and disaster Game on
provide services for the elderly and dis- medical operations, according to a
abled residents of Inkster at no cost. spokesman. A 'technology petting zoo'
Available services include snow Using the training learned in the class- will be open at the Plymouth
removal, trash removal, lawn care, minor room and during exercises, CERT mem- District Library next week
repairs, errands, building and repair of bers can assist others in their neighbor- featuring a close-up, hands-
handicap accessories. hood or workplace following an event on look and experience with
new technology. The event
For more information, contact Queen when professional responders are not will feature 3D printing,
Paris Jones, (313) 778-0931. immediately available to help. CERT squishy circuit kits, virtual
members also are encouraged to support reality (VR) gaming, raspber-
Award nominees sought emergency response agencies by taking a ry pi and other new soft-
The Belleville Area Chamber of more active role in emergency prepared- ware. Adults, teen and chil-
Commerce is now accepting nominations ness projects in their community. dren can try out the new fea-
for the Business of the Year Award to be A new basic CERT class is currently tures from 9:30 a.m. until 5
presented at the annual banquet Jan. 12. forming. For information, contact William p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 and
Nominees for this award will exempli- Hayes, emergency management coordi- from noon until 5 p.m. Dec.
fy the best in what people expect from a nator, by email to whayes@canton-mi.org, 30. Library Director Carol
small town business, as well as placing an or by phone at (734) 394-5357. Souchock, right, is already
getting some hands-on
emphasis on customer service, quality experience with the new 3D
product and beautification of their build- Butterfly Ball tickets on sale gaming systems.
ing and/or goods. Tickets are now on sale for the
The award committee members will Butterfly Ball, a Valentine's Day tradition
consider the nominee's involvement in in Canton. the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in lunch will be served.
the community, the chamber, the schools, The dance will take place Feb. 8 and 9 Canton for one show at 7 p.m. Saturday, For more information about the semi-
area non-profits, continued capital invest- at the Summit on the Park, offering a Dec. 22. nar, contact Adventist Community
ment in the business and an overall com- unique experience and plenty of special Radatz, who was recently featured on Services Director Lucy Byrd at (313) 293-
munity presence. memories. Dads and daughters can enjoy the global TV sensation Masters of 9753 or lucybyrd2@gmail.com.
Businesses can be nominated with a an evening of dancing, refreshments, a Illusion, will be presenting a display of
short paragraph including the business special butterfly souvenir, and the highly magic and comedy on the main stage of Romulus garden club meets
and owner's name and the reason for the anticipated- balloon drop that caps off the the Village Theater, located at 50400 The Romulus Garden Club will meet
nomination and submitted to the festivities. Cherry Hill Road. at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan.7 at the Romulus
Belleville Are Chamber of Commerce, Guests can choose from three dances: Recently, Radatz completed his first Public Library.
248 Main St, Belleville, MI 48111. 6 p.m. Feb. 8 or 2 or 6 p.m. Feb. 9. headlining engagement on the famed Las The speaker will be Cyndy Nemon of
For more information, call (734) 697- Ticket sales will end Feb.1. Vegas Strip and is the only magician to the Grosse Ile Garden Club who will dis-
7151. Tickets are priced at $11 for Canton have been commissioned by the US cuss therapeutic gardening.
residents and $14 for non-residents. Dads Pentagon to entertain overseas troops. For more information, contact the
Emergency volunteers sought and daughters, regardless of age, are Tickets range from $20 to $24 and can be library at (734)942-7589.
The Canton Public Safety Emergency required to purchase a ticket to attend. purchased online at www.cantonvil- The library is located at 11121 Wayne
Management Division is seeking volun- The event has sold out in the past, so lagetheater.org or by calling (734) 394- Road in Romulus.
teers to join the Community Emergency early ticket purchase is encouraged. For 5300.
Response Team (CERT). more information, call (734) 394-5460. Parent Night planned
The CERT program educates mem- Circus celebrates New Years Eve Parents with students entering Wayne
bers about disaster preparedness for haz- Magician to appear The Detroit Circus will perform begin- Memorial High School for the 2019 year
ards that may impact their area, and Direct from his world tour, Michigan ning at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Village can learn more about the school during a
trains them in basic disaster response native Aaron Radatz will be returning to Theater in Canton Township. meeting set in February.
The meeting is designed for parents
Talented performers will dazzle view-
Traffic Westland.” Those arrests are made and ers of all ages with high flying aerial and students transitioning to 9th grade or
charged 'the same way' as drunk driving,”
those interested in more information
antics on fabric and trapeze, fire dancing
said Fruit. and eating, stilt walking and acrobatics, about transferring to Wayne Memorial
FROM PAGE 1 Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers contortion, juggling, feats of mind-bend- High School for the 2019-2020 year.
are on patrol as part of Operation C.A.R.E. ing strength and acro-balance, as well as Students do not have to be currently
“Just drive the car” and refrain from (Crash Awareness and Reduction Efforts) a variety of circus sideshow acts. attending a Wayne-Westland Community
using a cell phone while driving he urged. to encourage safe and responsible driving. Tickets to this special performance School to attend the meeting set for 6 p.m.
In Michigan, a driver can be arrested for “Buckle up, put your phone down and are $22 each. For more information, or Feb. 5 at the Wayne Memorial High
impaired driving with a blood alcohol con- always designate a sober driver, and if you tickets, call (734) 394-5300. School Stockmeyer Auditorium. Topics
tent of .08 or higher. An OWI (operating see emergency vehicles or other workers covered will include: scheduling, gradua-
while impaired) conviction comes with on the side of the road, please slow down Country Garden Club to meet tion requirements, testing out require-
numerous penalties including fines, legal and give a lane,” said Col. Kriste Kibbey The Country Garden Club of ments, direct college courses, Advanced
fees, driver responsibility fees, court costs Etue, Michigan State Police director. Northville will meet at 11 a.m. Placement courses, extra-curricular
and higher insurance rates, Canton offi- State Police patrolled freeways in Wednesday, Jan. 2 at Ward Church, 40000 activities, and others.
cials said in a prepared statement. increased numbers during the Six Mile Road in Northville. Attendees The meeting is open to the public and
Baugh and Fruit encourage people to Thanksgiving period, and will be patrolling should use doors six or seven. questions are encouraged. Parking is
take advantage of alternate methods of throughout the holiday season to stop The speaker will be Cheryl English available in the Glenwood Street parking
travel if they are under the influence of impaired drivers. They will also look for who will discuss Winter Interest in lot and guests should enter through the
alcohol or drugs. seat belt use, careless driving and speed- Gardens front of the auditorium.
Those hosting a get-together should call ing, Etue said. For more information, call (248) 202- Any additional questions should be
a cab to take a loved one who has had too Operation C.A.R.E. is a nationwide ini- 1518. directed to the Counseling Department at
much to drink home as a way to avert tiative aimed at reducing traffic crashes (734) 419.2215.
tragedy, they advised. That can also and fatalities on highways across the coun- Alzheimer's lecture planned
address any potential liability exposure or try. It began in 1977 as a collaborative effort Dispelling the Myth of Alzheimer's will Library to sell used books
concerns, they said. between the Michigan State Police and the be the topic at a Health Ministries The Friends of the Westland Library
Another tip offered by traffic experts for Indiana State Police. Sabbath set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. will host a used book sale beginning with
hosts is too offer plenty of food and have a Today, Operation C.A.R.E. is one of the The speaker will be Edna Andrews a preview sale from 3-6 p.m. Thursday,
generous supply of non-alcoholic bever- longest-running national traffic safety ini- Rose, PhD, MSW, RN, BC of the Feb. 7. The general sale will take place
ages on hand for guests. tiatives and includes state and highway Department of Neurology at the from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday and
The approval of the recreational mari- patrol agencies from all 50 states, as well as University of Michigan. Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9. Bag Day will take
juana issue on the Nov. 6 ballot has also some American territories and Canadian The seminar will take place at Sharon place from noon until 3 p.m. on Sunday,
had consequences according to law provinces. Operation C.A.R.E. includes SDA Church, 28537 Cherry St. in Inkster Feb. 10.
enforcement officers. participation from police agencies affiliat- where the Rev. Errol E. Liverpool, PhD is The library is located at 6123 Central
“We have already seen an increase in ed with the International Association of pastor. City Pkwy. in Westland. For information,
drugged driving incidents here in Chiefs of Police as well. The seminar is open to the public and call (734) 326-6123.