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NEWS YOU CAN USE, NEWS YOU CAN TRUST 75¢May 10 – 16, 2018

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The Third Annual WayneMain Street Chocolate Walkwill take place in downtownWayne from 10 a.m. until 4p.m. Saturday, May 12.

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Northville Public Schoolswill accept limited applica-tions from out-of-district resi-dents to attend classes aspart of the Schools of Choiceprogram.

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Romulus High School stu-dents will get a chance to"drive drunk" next month inan effort to save their lives.

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For home delivery of The Eagle call 734-467-1900.

A representative forSecretary of State RuthJohnson recently presentedShelly Morell of Westlandwith a Shining Star Award.

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Canton Police Ofc. PattyEsselink was pleased somany people attended theCommunity Connection Day,to help disabled peoplebecome comfortable withfirst responders.

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The Inkster Commissionon Aging, the NationalKidney Foundation ofMichigan and The SeniorAlliance will offer a work-shop on Cancer: Thrivingand Surviving.

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This Saturday, more than1,500 volunteers will gatherat the Plymouth Arts andRecreation Complex (PARC)in downtown Plymouth topackage 250,000 meals.

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The Belleville Area LionsClub will host a workshop ondiabetes awareness and edu-cation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May15.

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Friends of the Rouge will berelocating their offices to down-town Plymouth late this sum-mer. The organization, a501(c)(3) non-profit, began in1986 to raise awareness aboutthe need to clean up the Rouge,one of the most polluted riversin the nation. New headquarterswill be in downtown Plymouthin the Plymouth Arts andRecreation Complex (PARC).

The organization providesopportunities for residents toparticipate in cleanups, streamand wetland monitoring,restoration projects, and recre-ational activities like canoeingand kayaking. The Rouge RiverWatershed drains 467 squaremiles of land in southeast

Michigan and includesPlymouth Township and theCity of Plymouth.

“Friends of the Rouge isexcited to be moving its officesto PARC in downtownPlymouth. The history ofPlymouth and its connection tothe Rouge River is a natural fitfor Friends of the Rouge. We'relooking forward to continuingand expanding our programsfrom our new home and beingable to interact with the other

organizations located at PARC,”commented Friends of theRouge Board President MichaelDarga.

The Plymouth Arts andRecreation Complex is also a501(c)3 public charity, leadingthe effort to repurpose the his-toric Plymouth High/CentralMiddle School and the 16.6acres on which it stands, into anarts, education and recreationdestination serving Plymouthand the surrounding area.

“We are pleased to addFriends of the Rouge to ourimpressive list of tenants.Plymouth has always had anaffection for the Rouge River.Having Friends of the Rougelocated in the heart of our com-munity is a major achievement,”noted Don Soenen, president ofPARC.

The mission of Friends of theRouge is to promote restorationand stewardship of the RougeRiver ecosystem through educa-tion, citizen involvement andother collaborative efforts, forthe purpose of improving thequality of life of the people,plants and animals of the water-shed, according to a preparedstatement.

Having Friends of the Rouge

located in the heart of our

community is a major achievement.

”Friends of the Rouge moving to Plymouth

Sign of SpringFarmers markets open in area

Westland police recentlywelcomed a new officer, bidfarewell to a retiring veteran ofthe force and congratulated athird on his promotion.

During recent ceremonies,the department welcomed newofficer Michael Kumeisha, pro-moted veteran officer JasonBrassfield and said farewell toSgt. Paul White.

Kumeisha has a bachelor'sdegree in Criminal Justice fromWestern Michigan Universityand a total of eight years ofpolice experience. He also pos-sesses special training as anevidence technician and a fieldtraining officer.

Brassfield has been promot-ed to the rank of sergeant after13 years with the WestlandPolice Department. Prior to histime in Westland, he worked forthe Wayne County Sheriff'sDepartment. Brassfield is alsoa former Westland Police

Explorer and has an associatesdegree in Criminal Justice fromSchoolcraft College.

During his time on theWestland Police Department he

has served as a member of theSpecial Investigation Unit, theWestern Wayne County MobileField Force, a field training offi-cer and a firearms instructor.

White is retiring from theWestland Police Departmentafter 19 years of service. Prior

When the PlymouthCommunity Farmers Marketopened last Saturday, there wasno shortage of flowers forMother's Day along with theother offerings of fresh produceand foodstuffs.

Food experts agree about thebenefit farmers markets pro-vide, offering good-quality freshfood while supporting farmersand the overall economy.

The Plymouth market, spon-sored by the PlymouthCommunity Chamber ofCommerce, is open from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct.27 in The Gathering, next to thePenn Theater and across fromKellogg Park in downtownPlymouth.

It features fresh produce,plants, herbs, baked goods, jamsand jellies, honey, sauces, can-dles, soaps and more.Additional information is avail-able at www.plymouthmich.orgor by calling (734) 453-1540.

The Westland Chamber ofCommerce Farmers Marketwill open Thursday, May 17, andis on Carlson south of FordRoad.

“It'll be the inauguration ofour new pavilion,” named forthe Westland Lions Club, saidMary Vellardita, chamber mar-

keting/membership director.Vellardita said she was excit-

ed about having room for up to30 vendors. “To have 30 spotsthat will not need tents is prettycool,” she said of the new struc-ture adjacent to a market build-ing already being used.

The Westland All-AmericanFarmers & Artisans Market isopen from 3-7 p.m. Thursdaysand accepts most food assis-tance programs. The WestlandDowntown DevelopmentAuthority and City of Westlandpresent the market underWestland Chamber manage-ment.

For more, visit www.west-landfarmersmarket.com oremail westlandchamber@yahoo.com. On May 17, Ken'sCountry Produce will offerspring flowers, with many newand returning vendors this year.

The Romulus FarmersMarket opens Wednesday, June13, and weather permitting con-tinues through Sept. 26.Information is available atwww.romulusgov.com or on theFacebook page. The Romulusmarket is at the RomulusHistorical Park, 11147 Hunt St.in Romulus.

“Most of them are Romulusresidents,” Romulus DowntownDevelopment Authority staffer

Julie BrownSpecial Writer

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The Plymouth Community Farmers Market includes flowers.

Customer Ken Zierau of Plymouth buys some honey at thePlymouth market May 5 from vendor Dave Zurek of NorthvilleTownship. Zurek participates in Northville and Plymouth mar-kets with his honey business and is also at Busch's stores.

Westland police mark department changes

Westland City Council President Jim Godbout, left, welcomes new police Ofc. Michael Kumeisha, andcongratulates Sgt. Jason Brassfield and Sgt. Paul White. The officers were also congratulated byMayor William Wild and City Clerk Richard LeBlanc.

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Being lost and alone is frightening foranyone, especially a child.

That's why Canton Police Ofc. PattyEsselink was pleased so many peopleattended the Community Connection Day,to help disabled people become comfort-able with first responders last month. Theevent is ongoing in Canton Township.

The event took place at the Summit onthe Park in partnership with Canton PublicSafety and other groups. Children got to seefire trucks and other emergency vehiclesup close, even sitting in the fire truck dri-ver's seat.

It builds relationships, “so that we canboth learn from each other,” explainedEsselink. Her department has forms at thestation for families to complete with detailssuch as if disabled people are verbal ornonverbal.

“Hey, we're just people. We just wear auniform. And obviously we're here to helpthem. The uniform scares people or they'reintimidated by it. Building that personalrelationship, a lot of times just getting toknow us helps,” she said.

“When you're a parent, you kind of bet-ter understand kids, being a mom.”

Erin McKenzie of Brighton brought son,Declan McKenzie, 2 1/2, and he got to sit inthe fire truck - although not drive it. “It'swonderful,” the mom said of CommunityConnection Day. “It's great for the kids tomeet the first responders. And he loves thefire trucks. He's here with his Papa,” grand-

father Pat Williams of Canton.Jeremy Dochenetz, a Canton firefighter-

paramedic, was also pleased with theturnout.

“It's great having them out here. It seemslike they're enjoying the day. It would havebeen a little better without the rain.”

Dochenetz noted children especiallycan be scared of lights and sirens. Theactivities were moved indoors due to heavyrain. He noted first responders react “allthe time. Snow, rain or sunshine.”

Additional partners for the day includedthe Building Bridges Therapy Center,Services To Enhance Potential/STEP, andCanton Therapeutic Recreation. CantonTherapeutic Recreation is online atwww.cantonfun.org or at (734) 394-5367.

Westland resident Jessica Stewart ispreschool program/special needs directorfor Michigan Academy of Gymnastics, withseveral metro locations.

“Because it's such an adaptive sport itcan be individualized,” she said. “It helpsimprove physical, gross motor, fine motor(skills). It helps with social skills, learningto wait turns and being in a social setting.It's following directions, spatial awareness,”she said.

It helps with cognitive skills and coordi-nation as well: “It's just a great foundationfor wherever life might take them,” Stewartadded.

Jennifer and Jason Girard of Cantonbrought son, Red, 18 months. She's aCanton Township recreation specialist whohelped coordinate Community ConnectionDay.

The couple's son enjoyed gymnasticsand more.

Livonia resident Carol Kuyava is withthe Plymouth Lions and among ProjectKidSight volunteers. They provided a quickscreening to help parents follow up with aneye doctor on any vision problems.

“Because over time we found out somechildren have serious eye conditions,” saidKuyava, noting it helps to preserve eye-sight.

“We try to get the kids where we can,”such as churches, schools and libraries.“Wherever we're wanted, we try to go.

We've done stuff in Detroit” as thePlymouth Lions, added Kuyava.

Also on hand were: the Miracle Leagueof Plymouth, with special needs sports indowntown Plymouth; Michigan Youth SledHockey; Poseidon Handicap ScubaAdventures; Mt. Brighton Adaptive Sports;and the Canton Public Library, among oth-ers.

The Judson Center/Autism Connections(www.judsoncenter.org, (248) 837-2047)offers a variety of services. It began withadoption, and was also represented at theevent.

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BELLEVILLE - CANTONCanton Community Connection Day draws crowd

Local man charged in theft

Diabetes workshop planned Charter Township of Canton Board Proceedings – May 1, 2018A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led the Pledge ofAllegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, Williams.Members Absent: None Staff Present: Director Hohenberger, Director Faas Additional Staff: Carolyn Cox – Budget, Benefits, &Internal Audit Mgr. Bill Serchak - Engineering Services Manager Staff Absent: Director Meier, Director Trumbull Adoption ofAgenda Motion by Anthony, supported by Sneideman to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried by all members pres-ent. GENERAL CALENDAR: Item G-1: Consideration of Resolution Approving Ballot Language for Road ImprovementMillage Supervisor Williams gave an overview of how this considered resolution came about. Prior to the board discussing thisissue he asked for public comment. Public Comment: Mark Horvath, 7758 Charrington Drive, requested to hold his commentsafter the motion is taken. Supervisor Williams agreed. There was no other public comment at this time. Following Board mem-ber discussion, Supervisor Williams opened the meeting up for public comment again. Additional Public Comment: MarkHorvath, 7758 Charrington Drive, commented on his opinion of a millage that he feels will be ineffectual. Mike Malone, 50453Eisenhower Drive, commented he would like the electeds to reprioritize the township budget rather than request a millage. DarianMoore, 4022 Bruton, request the township delay placing this on the August 2018 ballot. Jim Leddy, 6757 Brookshire, commentedfavorably on the idea of reprioritizing the budget. Mr. Leddy inquired why the township doesn’t get more of the Act 51 money.Gary Hotycki, 47596 Ten Point, commented that he does not want a tax increase. He doesn’t want any tax monies spent on sub-division roads. He feels there are other ways to solve the roads problems. George Miller, 1946 Briarfield, commented on pot-holes on Palmer and Sheldon Road. He inquired where the funds came from to pay for the paving of these two roads. He inquiredabout shelters available for senior residents during power outages. Chuck Miller, 47074 Glastonbury, commented that he doesnot want to pay any more taxes. Jim Leddy, 6757 Brookshire, questioned redirecting unspent funds vs. redirecting the overallfunds. Director Faas explained how this would work in order to take advantage of potential projects on primary roads. Motionby Siegrist, supported by Foster to adopt the following resolution adopting a road improvement millage ballot language and directthe Clerk to forward a certified copy of the resolution to the County Clerk for inclusion on the August 7, 2018 Primary Ballot.Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON RESO-LUTION TO ADOPT ROAD IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE BALLOT LANGUAGE WHEREAS, the Charter Township ofCanton communicated an interest in pursuing the feasibility of a road initiative and established an advisory roads task force onJuly 25, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Michigan Transportation Fund Act, Public Act 51 of 1951, created a formula to distributefunds for road repair and maintenance that are insufficient to meet the infrastructure needs of the State; and WHEREAS, theCharter Township of Canton has determined that the condition of roads are substandard and wishes to provide road maintenanceand improvements within the Township; and WHEREAS, Townships may provide road maintenance and improvements, asauthorized by Public Act 246 of 1931, MCL 41.271 – 41.290; and WHEREAS, Townships may contract and cooperate with otherentities to provide road maintenance and improvements to protect property and the health, safety, and welfare of the public, asauthorized by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and other laws; and WHEREAS, Townships may impose and levy ad valoremproperty taxes to finance lawful public services, as authorized by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and other laws; andWHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Charter Township of Canton wishes to levy 1.45 mills to provide public road maintenanceand improvements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton,Wayne County, approves the following millage ballot question language and directs the Clerk to submit it to be place on theAugust primary election ballot: Shall the Charter Township of Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, levy a new millage of 1.45 millsfor 20 years for the purpose of paying the costs of maintaining, improving, rehabilitating, and reconstructing State & Countyroads in the Township, including pedestrian pathway improvements and storm water drainage improvements, together with allcosts of designing and acquiring right-of-way, and appurtenances and attachments thereto, as well as to pay off any principal andinterest on any debt issued related to the improvements as described herein? YES NO If approved, the estimated millage ($ 1.45per $1,000 of taxable value) is expected to raise $5,506,872 in the first year. It is estimated that 97.09% of the annual millagerevenue would be disbursed to the Charter Township of Canton for road improvements, and, as required by law, 2.91% would bedisbursed to the Charter Township of Canton Downtown Development Authority. The amount disbursed to the Charter Townshipof Canton Downtown Development Authority shall be collected solely from properties located in the Canton TownshipDowntown Development Authority. CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of aResolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton, Wayne County, State of Michigan, at a regularmeeting held on the 1st day of May, 2018 and that said meeting was conducted and public notice of said meeting was given pur-suant to and in full compliance with the Open Meeting Act, (referred as “Public Act 267 of 1976”), and that minutes of said meet-ing were kept and will or have been available as required by Public Act 267 of 1976. Michael Siegrist, Clerk Dated: May 2,2018. Director Faas commented on the great work done by Bill Serchak, Engineering Services Manager with the Roads TaskForce. Publically commending him on his efforts. At 7:07 p.m. the board took a break, reconvening at 7:15 p.m. AdditionalPublic Comment: William Asper commented on his opinion regarding the Sidewalk Repair Program, giving his findings withregards to who has responsibility for paying for this program. Karen Skipper, 228 Buckingham, commented on a personal mat-ter regarding the Sidewalk Repair Program. Engineering Manager Serchak spoke with Ms. Skipper regarding her issues andagreed to check into her concerns. STUDY SESSION: TOPIC 1: Pedestrian Pathways & Sidewalk Gaps PRESENTERS:Tim Faas, Municipal Services Director Greg Hohenberger, Leisure Services Director ADDITIONAL PRESENTERS: JonLaFever, Deputy Director of Leisure Services Brad Sharp, Facility Services Manager Bill Serchak, Engineering ServicesManager Erika Hidalgo, Engineer II The board was provided a presentation outlining the status of the pedestrian pathway andsidewalk gap projects for 2018 and 2019. Directors Faas and Hohenberger explained the goals of the township regarding pedes-trian pathways and sidewalk gaps. Director Hohenberger covered the pathways. Director Faas covered individual sidewalk gapsthe township would like to complete, prioritizing the projects for the board. He also covered various grants the township is apply-ing for. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation is available through the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150S. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, during regular business hours, or by contacting the Secretary to the Clerk at 734-394-5120. Additional Public Comment: None OTHER: Fishing Derby will be this Saturday. ADJOURN: Motion by Anthony, sup-ported by Foster to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. Motion carried by all members present. Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk Pat Williams,Supervisor.Copies of the complete text of the Board Minutes are available at the Clerk’s office of the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S.Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48188, 734-394- 5120, during regular business hours or be accessed through our web sitewww.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. CN1696 - 051018 2.5 x 8.207

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTONACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities atthe 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 Townshipof 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 ofthe ADA.

Effective Communication: The Charter Township of Canton will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and servicesleading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the Charter Townshipof Canton's programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and otherways 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 policiesand 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 petsare 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, HumanResources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soonas 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 itsprograms 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 disabilitiesshould 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 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA

MAY 10, 2018

Notice is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2018 at 7:00 PM.The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Township Administration Building located at 1150 S. Canton Center Road,Canton, MI 48188.

7:00 P.M.

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call: Jim Cisek, Vicki Welty, Craig Engel, Cathryn Colthurst and Greg Greco. Alternate: Gregory Demopoulos

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes: April 12th, 2018 Minutes

General Calendar:

1. Applicant GVVA Capital, LLC and Project Representative Farhat Raheem for Property located at 42444 Barchester,in the Willow Creek Subdivision, on the North side of Barchester between Lilley and Foxthorne Roads, Zoning R-5 appealing Article 2.09 (a)(3)(a) Yard and Bulk Regulations in Side Yards and Article 26.02 Schedule ofRegulations Parcel ID 71-042-01-007-002 (Building)

2. Applicant Frank Jarbou for property located at 44005 Michigan Avenue, on the south side of Michigan Avenue between Sheldon and Morton Taylor Roads, Zoning C-3 appealing Section 6.02.Q.7 SiteDevelopment Standards for Nonresidential Uses, Open Air Businesses, Building Material Sales Establishments,Relative to the Minimum Frontage on a State Thoroughfare and Frontage on a Paved County Road. Parcel ID 71-133-02-0040 and 71-133-02-0040-008 (Planning)

Written comments need to be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the date of the hearing. All written comments must be sent to theCharter Township of Canton, Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188, Phone 734-394-5120.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to attend participate at the meeting/hearing should contact

Kerreen Conley, Human Resources Manager, at 734-394-5260.Reasonable accommodations can be made with advance notice.

A complete copy of the Access to Public Meetings Policy is available at www.canton-mi.org

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A Canton Township man is facing up to35 years in prison if convicted of threefelony charges filed by Wayne CountyProsecutor Kym Worthy last week.

Kurt Thomas Eschmann, 34, has beencharged in connection with an allegedembezzlement and larceny scheme per-petuated while he was employed as aTelecommunications Manager for theWayne County Department of Technology.Eschmann's job responsibilities includedordering electronic devices for WayneCounty.

An independent audit conducted bythe Wayne County Office of the LegislativeAuditor General uncovered the criminalactivities, according to reports from theprosecutor's office.

Eschmann was employed with thecounty from April 1, 2013 through April 30,2016, when he resigned.

It is alleged that from April 2014through April 2016, the defendantordered more than 200 cell phones andIpads under the county communicationscontract and kept the devices for himself.Prosecutors allege the defendant soldsome of the devices on the internet andothers were turned over to Sprint forcredit on his personal cell phone bill. Theretail value of the stolen devices wasmore than $90,000.

The prosecutor's office referred to theinvestigation as “time-consuming andcomplex.”

Eschmann has been charged with onecount each of: embezzlement over $50,000a 15-year felony; using a computer to com-mit a felony, a 10-year felony and larcenyby conversion $20,000 or more, a 10-yearfelony. Arraignment on the charges wasscheduled earlier this month.

The Belleville Area Lions Club willhost a workshop on diabetes awarenessand education at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15.

The speaker, Alicia M. Jackson, Med,CHES is the program manager ofCommunity Health with BeaumontCorporate Services.

A spokesman said that the Lions Club isincreasing efforts to promote diabetesawareness and education.

Diabetes contributes to more than 5million deaths a year, making it the eighth-leading cause of death in the world,according to a prepared release from theLions Club.

Lions and Leos are confronting the

global health emergency by raising aware-ness of diabetes through Strides events,expanding access to care through screen-ing and treatment programs and improv-ing quality of life through diabetes campsand community recreational programs.

“We believe we can help prevent andcontrol this global epidemic by unitingLions and Leos around this cause,” thespokesperson concluded.

The presentation will take place at theTed Scott Campus of Wayne CountyCommunity College, 95555 Haggerty Road,Room C104.

There is no cost to attend the presenta-tion.

Julie BrownSpecial Writer

Declan McKenzie, 2 1/2, enjoys sitting in the fire truck driver's seat at the CommunityConnection Day in Canton

The Inkster Commission in Aging haspartnered with the National KidneyFoundation of Michigan and The SeniorAlliance to offer a special series of work-shops on Cancer: Thriving and Surviving.

The sessions are planned from 1-3:30p.m. on Wednesdays, May 16, 23 and 30 andJune 6, 13 and 20 at the Dozier RecreationComplex, 2025 Middlebelt Road in Inkster.

There is an Enhanced FitnessDemonstration planned from 1-2 p.m. June

27.The workshop is an interactive six-week

program led by certified instructorsdesigned to help cancer patients, cancersurvivors and their loved ones live a health-ier more enjoyable life. Since this is a fullsix-week workshop, new participants areunable to join after the second week.

The workshop will help participantsunderstand how cancer affects the body;how to regain fitness during and after can-

cer treatment; how to manage stress andpain; how to recognize fatigue and theeffects of treatment, and make decisionsabout treatment and complimentary thera-pies; how to develop skills to face uncertain-ty about the future and ways to work effec-tively with family and health care providers.

To register, contact: PATH Programs at 1-800-482-1455 or emainPATHPrograms@

nkfm.org.The sessions are free and snacks will be

provided. Those who need any kind ofaccommodation to fully participate in theworkshop should mention their needs whenthey register.

For additional information, contact theNational Kidney Foundation of Michigan atthe number above.

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INKSTER - ROMULUSSave A LifeProgram allows teens to experienceeffects of drugs, alcohol and driving

City accepting entries for annual beautification awards

Free 6-week cancer survivor workshop offered in Inkster

CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BIDITB 17/18-43 HARDWOOD FLOOR REFINISHING

AT THE ROMULUS ATHLETIC CENTERThe City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from qualified companies for the above item/itemsand/or services.

(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City.Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group pageof BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the formsincluded with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source arenot considered official copies.

(2) An optional Pre-Bid Meeting has been scheduled for 10:00AM, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at theRomulus Athletic Center, 35765 Northline Road, Romulus, MI 48174.

(3) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretionof the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN PurchasingGroup page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN websiteregularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued adden-da and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum aspart of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and datethe "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.

(4) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no laterthan 2:30 P.M., Thursday, 5/24/2018. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro-vided in the ITB documents.

(5) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read. (6) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by

the ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.(7) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the

right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and toaward the bid in whole or in part. A contract will ultimately be awarded to the lowest mostresponsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulusor otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.

(8) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, orGary Harris, Purchasing Department Buyer by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailingPurchasing@romulusgov.com.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTONINVITATION TO BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealedbids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018 for the following:

HOUSING REHABILITATIONS(NOTE: EACH HOUSE TO BE BID SEPARATELY)

Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact MikeSheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, companyname, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject anyor all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disabilityin employment or the provision of services.

MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK

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CITY OF ROMULUS INVITATION TO BIDITB 17/18-50 Three Year Contract for Maintenance & Repair

- Eight Storm Sewer Pump StationsThe City of Romulus, Michigan is seeking bids from certified contractors for a three contract for theas needed repairs and maintenance of the City's eight existing storm sewer pump stations.

(1) Qualified individuals and firms wishing to submit a bid must use the forms provided by the City.Official bid forms and specifications may be obtained from the MITN Purchasing Group pageof BidNet Direct (http://www.mitn.info/). Bids may be rejected unless made on the formsincluded with the bidding documents. Copies of documents obtained from any other source arenot considered official copies.

(2) Clarifications, modifications, or amendments may be made to this solicitation at the discretionof the City. Any and all addenda issued by the City will be posted on the MITN PurchasingGroup page of BidNet Direct. All interested parties are instructed to view the MITN websiteregularly for any issued addenda. It is the responsibility of the bidder to obtain all issued adden-da and acknowledge receipt of said addenda by including a printed copy of each addendum aspart of the required documents for this solicitation and to list the addendum and sign and datethe "Acknowledgment of Receipt Addenda Form: supplied in the bid documents.

(3) A total of three copies (one marked "Original" and two marked "Copy") of the bid must be sub-mitted together in one sealed package/envelope and returned to the City Clerk's Office no laterthan 2:30 P.M., Thursday, 5/24/2018. Bids should be addressed using the bid package label pro-vided in the ITB documents.

(4) At approximately 2:45 p.m., local time all timely received bids will be publicly opened and read. (5) The successful Bidder will be required to submit proof of all bonds and insurance required by

the ITB documents and copies of all required endorsements.(6) The City reserves the right to postpone the opening without notification and also reserves the

right to reject all bids and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received and toaward the bid in whole or in part. A contract will ultimately be awarded to the lowest mostresponsive and responsible company, as determined in the sole discretion of the City of Romulusor otherwise in a manner deemed by the City to be in its own best interest.

(7) For additional information contact Lynn A, Conway, City of Romulus, Purchasing Director, orGary Harris, Purchasing Department Buyer by calling (734) 955-4568 or by emailingPurchasing@romulusgov.com.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTONINVITATION TO BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealedbids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018 for the following:

2018 TOWNSHIP PARKING LOT PAVING PROGRAM

Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on our website at www.canton-mi.org, or you may contact MikeSheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, companyname, address and telephone number and date and time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject anyor all proposals. The Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disabilityin employment or the provision of services.

MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK

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Romulus High School students will geta chance to “drive drunk” next month inan effort to save their lives.

For the second year, West Side BeerDistributing of Romulus is sponsoring aprogram designed to curb potentially dan-gerous driving habits of high school stu-dents by allowing them to experience theeffects of drugs and alcohol on their coor-dination and response times behind thewheel of a car.

Rob Moore, vice president of humanresources at West Side Beer Distributing,presented a check to members of theRomulus Drug Task Force, which partnerswith the Romulus School District on theSave a Life Tour. The second annual touris set for 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday,June 4, at Romulus High School.

This year, juniors and sophomores willbe encouraged to get behind the wheel of adriving simulator and see what it's likewhen a driver is drunk, on drugs or texting.

Romulus Police Capt. Joshua Montesaid data from the Traffic Bureau “revealsa large uptick of traffic crashes over thepast two years, with the proximate causebeing operators of motor vehicles driving

in a matter where their attention is not onthe operation of their motor vehicle.”

He said the secondary violation of “dis-tracted driving” includes, but is not limitedto attending to personal hygiene, eating ordrinking, reading, using a cellular phoneor computer, physically attending to a pas-senger or pet or observing a video displaywhile operating a motor vehicle.

The simulator involves students wear-ing special glasses that distort their visionas if they were driving under the influenceof drugs or alcohol. Another experimentshows what it's like to text while driving.

City Treasurer Stacy Paige, who alsoserves as treasurer of the Drug Task Force,said hundreds of students participated ayear ago. She said she was amazed howimpactful the simulator was when shetried it herself.

“I think the students were really inter-ested in it and enjoyed it,” Paige said. “Itwas definitely an eye opener. It was a chal-lenge. It was difficult to keep the vehicleon the road.”

The goal of the Drug Task Force is toprevent the use of illegal drugs and alco-holic beverages. The funds raised go

toward awareness and college scholar-ships.

Moore said West Side Beer Distributingemphasizes the importance of safe drivingand has made an annual donation to Savea Life because the program is impactful.

“At West Side Beer, we strongly believein giving back to the communities we callhome,” Moore said. “Our employees live inand around Romulus and have children

that go to Romulus schools and nearby dis-tricts. We care about their safety and well-being, and that of their friends and class-mates. We strongly hope students whoobserve the Save a Life Tour in action takethe lessons learned to heart and makegood choices before and after they getbehind the wheel.”

For more information on the program,visit www.facebook.com/savealifetour.

West Side Beer Distributing Vice President Human Resources Rob Moore, center, pres-ents a sponsorship check to Romulus Drug Task Force President the Rev. Arthur Willis,second from left. On hand were Drug Task Force Treasurer and City Treasurer StacyPaige (left), and Task Force members Tanya Cofield and the Rev. William Kren. Photo by

Roger Kadau

Romulus BeautificationCommittee members will acceptnominations for the 2018 exteriorhome decorating contest throughthe month of July. To recommenda home or homes or a business,contact committee ChairpersonChris Dunn by e-mail atcdunn@romulusgov.com or call(734) 955-4556.

Last year, the city awarded 158beautification award certificates,bringing the total to more than 250in the last three years of the pro-gram. This year, businesses willparticipate in the contest andcommittee members said they

expect entries to surpass thatnumber.

At the April 17 BeautificationCommittee meeting, Mike Gubaci,president and general manager ofTwo Men and A LawnmowerProfessional Lawn Care Company,was the guest speaker. He instruct-ed the group on how to produce ahealthy and beautiful lawn.

Gubaci listed 10 steps essentialto effective lawn care:

• In early spring, repair anydamage caused to the lawn bygrubs, moles or small rodents.

• Rake the lawn to removeleaves and debris and to stimulate

the grass root system.• Fertilize the lawn with a mix-

ture to include active ingredientsfor crab grass prevention.

• Water the lawn regularly. Ifthe grass goes into a drought situa-tion, it will be more susceptible todiseases. Always water in theearly morning before the sunrises.

• Prep the lawnmower accord-ing to the manufacturer instruc-tions. Sharpen the blades, changethe oil, spark plugs, fuel and air fil-ters.

• Cut to a height of 3-inches as ageneral rule. Cutting the lawn too

low will make it more susceptibleto drought and turning yellow.

• Every other week, alternatethe cut patterns while mowing.

• Rake after mowing to stimu-late the grass or mulch cut for sev-eral weeks after fertilizing toavoid bagging up the fertilizerrecently put down.

• In the fall, thatch and feed thelawn.

• In the late fall, just beforewinter, seed the lawn.

For the best grass feeding andnutritional results, Gubaci said,hire a professional fertilizing com-pany, or homeowners can pur-

chase the product and follow thedirection provided by the manu-facturer themselves.

Two Men and a Lawn Mowerhas been based in Romulus since1998. Gubaci, who lives inRomulus and is a former Romulusfirefighter, said the firm provideslawn maintenance, fertilizing,shrub trimming, mulch, sod,shrubs, retaining walls, brickpavers and other landscapingwork.

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Resident is namedas a ‘shining star’

Chocolate Walk set for Saturday throughout Wayne

A representative forSecretary of State Ruth Johnsonrecently presented Shelly Morellof Westland with a Shining StarAward. Shining Stars are givento groups or individuals whoshow exceptional dedication,outstanding support, novel part-nerships or extraordinary effortsin the area of organ, tissue andeye donor awareness.

“Shelly Morell's dedication toimproving and saving lives isimmeasurable, and so is theimpact she has had on Michiganresidents,” Johnson said. “I'm sopleased to recognize her contin-ued advocacy for transplanta-tion.”

Morell began volunteering forGift of Life Michigan shortlyafter both her mother and heraunt received life-saving trans-plants. She also founded SecondChance at Life, which providesfinancial assistance to transplantpatients who are waiting for orwho have received a transplant.Her organization has con-tributed over $4,000 to Eversight,the state eye bank, and hasgranted $105,000 to fiveMichigan transplant hospitalsand the Gift of Life Foundation.

Johnson's East Michigan liai-son Jennifer Helmer presentedMorell with the award at Gift ofLife Michigan in Ann Arbor. She

was joined by representatives ofGift of Life Michigan andEversight. Eversight nominatedMorell for this award.

“Shelly always goes out of herway to help the transplant com-munity,” said Alex Teska,Eversight associate director ofphilanthropy. “She is known asone of the hardest workers inthis community. She pours herblood, sweat and tears into allthings involving donation.”

At the beginning of SecretaryJohnson's tenure in 2011, only 27percent of Michigan residentshad signed up to give the life-altering gift of an organ, tissue oreye donation. Today, 63 percentof residents have signed up.

Anyone can join the MichiganOrgan Donor Registry by visitingwww.Michigan.gov/organdona-tion or any Secretary of Stateoffice. Those who sign upreceive a heart emblem for theirdriver's license that indicatestheir decision to be an organdonor. People will receive aheart-logo sticker when peoplejoin the registry at a Secretary ofState office or online. A newcard with a permanent heartemblem is issued at renewaltime. One person can transformthe lives of up to 75 peoplethrough organ, tissue and eyedonation, officials said.

The Third Annual Wayne MainStreet Chocolate Walk will takeplace in downtown Wayne form 10a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12.

Tickets for the event last yearsold out, officials said, so early pur-chase is recommended as a largecrowd is expected again this year.More than 150 people are expect-ed to attend and downtown busi-nesses including AnnAzimmerman Massage; Dairy

Queen; EVCLabs and VaporLounge; Goody's Pet Supply;Helium Studio, Karma Coffee andKitchen; Knights of Columbus-Notre Dame Lounge; Leo'sJewelry; Mean Ink Tattoo; PowersWoodcrafts; Puffer Reds; Tried &True Thrift Store and VillageDental have already committed toparticipating. Many of the partici-pating businesses will be havingspecial sales. Helium Studio will

be providing coupons for 20 per-cent off one item and Leo's Jewelrywill be hosting a Vera BradleyGiveaway.

The Chocolate Walk will beginat 10 a.m. at the Wayne HistoricalMuseum located at 1 Town Square.Each participant will be providedan empty chocolate box and a mapof participating businesses.Participants will then be invited toexplore the historic downtown and

pick up their individual chocolatesat the participating businesses.

“This event is important to ourdowntown, it encourages commu-nity members and folks from sur-rounding communities to shop andexplore downtown Wayne's uniqueofferings” said Wayne Main StreetBoard of Directors member CindySchofield

Tickets are priced at $12 if pur-chased in advance and $15 at regis-

tration (if available) and can bepurchased at downtownwayne.orgor on Eventbrite(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-annual-chocolate-walk-tickets-44373939648).

Proceeds from this event bene-fit Wayne Main Street programsand services. The event is beingsponsored by the WayneDowntown DevelopmentAuthority.

to working in Westland, Whiteserved on the Detroit PoliceDepartment for five years,served one year of active duty inthe United States Army andserved 6.5 years in the ArmyReserve/National Guard.

He has been a member of thetactical response unit (TRU)since 2001 where he was trainedboth as an entry team member

and a sniper. He has been incharge of TRU snipers since2013. He has also been a mem-ber of the Honor Guard since2009 and the Honor GuardCommander since 2013.

White also served as a fieldtraining officer, range officerand driving instructor. White'sretirement allows for the promo-tion of Brassfield.

“The Westland PoliceDepartment has a 50-year, longtradition based on hard workand professionalism that hasbeen demonstrated by Sergeant

White during his nearly 20 yearsof service,” commented PoliceChief Jeff Jedrusik. “I am cer-tain that both SergeantBrassfield and OfficerKumeisha will be great addi-tions to our agency and will con-tinue to uphold our tradition.

“Congratulations to all threemembers of the Westland PoliceDepartment who are being hon-ored tonight,” commentedMayor William R. Wild. “I wishyou all the best of luck on thenext chapter of your respectivejourneys.”

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Clean sweepMore than 150 volunteers gathered in downtown Wayne to participate in the Annual Clean-Up DayApril 21. Volunteers were divided into teams and positioned throughout downtown, tasked withpicking up trash and removing debris that had built up from this past winter. Volunteers focused onsweeping streets and cleaning up the islands and parking lots throughout downtown. Friends ofthe Rouge also led a team of volunteers in efforts to clean up the Wayne portion of the Rouge Riverand downtown trail system. More than 100 bags of trash were collected during the event. Groupsproviding support included; Friends of the Rouge, Healthy Wayne, Interact Club, Rouge-a-Palooza,the Wayne Chamber of Commerce, City of Wayne Department of Public Works, Wayne MemorialHigh School JROTC and the Wayne Rotary Club. Professional Insurance Associates and Tubby's-Wayne provided refreshments for volunteers. “When we work together, we can make Wayne aneven greater community to live, work and grow together,” said Wayne Main Street ExecutiveDirector Maxwell Cameron.

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Community Action Day is set for this Saturday

Northville offering School of Choice enrollment

Annual Garden Club Walk is planned in Northville

NORTHVILLE - PLYMOUTH

This Saturday, more than1,500 volunteers will gather at thePlymouth Arts and RecreationComplex (PARC) in downtownPlymouth to package 250,000meals. The meals feed peopleboth locally and internationallythrough the Kids CoalitionAgainst Hunger (KCAH) as wellas several local food banks.

“We have a lot of faith in thisgroup,” said KCAH ExecutiveDirector, noting it's the third yearof the Greater Plymouth Service

Project working against hunger.Checks are welcome and

should be payable and mailed to:Community Foundation ofPlymouth-GPSP, P.O. Box 700866,Plymouth, MI 48170. The founda-tion is a 501 c(3) nonprofit entity,gifts may be tax-deductible.

Donations are also encour-aged online atwww.cfplymouth.org/May 12.

“It looks like we're going tohave our funding in order,” saidChairman Nick Schultz. Some$72,925 has been pledged, andmost of that funding has beenreceived. In addition to KCAH

funds, some $15,000 beyond thegoal is going to the SiegristMemorial Youth Fund in memo-ry of former chairman DaveSiegrist, who passed away.

Schultz praised the work inparticular of committee memberJim Jabara, a longtime Kiwanianamong service club and churchmembers heading up the anti-hunger effort in which volun-teers prepare packaged meals inthe PARC gym.

“He's made a lot of calls,” saidSchultz. “Jim has been workingreal hard.” He also had words ofappreciation for Siegrist and his

efforts.“God bless Dave, for sure.”Teams and individuals of vol-

unteers are needed on May 12,with shifts at 8:30-11 a.m., 10:30a.m. to 1 p.m., and 12:30-3 p.m.Lines of volunteers gather in thegym to assemble the ingredientsfor the food packages, whichhave a three-year shelf life.

Volunteer online at www.cfply-mouth.org/May 12, or contactDoug Wallace via the PlymouthCommunity Chamber ofCommerce at (734) 453-1540.

One package of food providessix adult or 12 children's meals

for $1.68. The packets deliver ahighly nutritious meal developedby food scientists to provide easi-ly digestible protein, carbohy-drates and vitamins.

The food provides all nine ofthe essential amino acids forcomplete nutrition. It requiresonly six cups of boiling water tomake a meal, and can be modi-fied with herbs and spices to suittastes.

In addition to service clubsand churches, a number of busi-nesses and other organizationsare also contributing to the May12 event.

Northville Public Schoolswill accept limited applicationsfrom out-of-district residents toattend classes as part of theSchools of Choice program.

Applications for the 2018-2019 school year will be accept-ed beginning May 14 and con-clude at 4 p.m. June 8.

The availability is limited tofive openings in theInternational Baccalaureate(IB) Diploma Program atNorthville High School. Thisapplication process is limited toincoming juniors who are apply-ing for the full IB Diploma

Program. In accordance with the legis-

lated requirements, and inorder to support the district goalof excellence and equity for allstudents, a review of eachprospective student applicant'seligibility for the DiplomaProgram is required using thesame criteria applied toprospective resident DiplomaProgram students.

The Northville PublicSchools Section 105 and 105c(Non-Resident) Schools ofChoice Application is availablethrough the Office of Human

Resources. Completed applica-tions, including all forms andrecommendations must bemailed or hand delivered to theNorthville Public SchoolsHuman Resources Department,501 West Main St., Northville,Michigan, 48167, no later than 4p.m. June 8. The district isunable to accept electronicapplications.

Applicants found to be ineli-gible for the Diploma Programwill be notified on or beforeJune 22. Should the number ofapplications approved by theDiploma Program Review Team

exceed the five openings speci-fied for Section 105 and 105cSchools of Choice students, theschool district will use a randomdraw (lottery) to select the appli-cants who will be offered enroll-ment. If necessary, the lotterywill take place at 8:30 a.m. onJune 20 at the Northville PublicSchools Board of Educationoffices, also located at 501 WestMain St., Northville. Familiesapplying for limited Schools ofChoice are welcome to attendthe lottery drawing. Selectedstudents will be informedregarding placement no later

than June 22.Details regarding the lottery

procedures, the Schools ofChoice application, andanswers to frequently askedquestions about the Section 105and 105c Schools of Choiceoption are available on the dis-trict website atwww.northvilleschools.org.

Once a student is accepted toopen enroll under Section 105or 105c, he or she may continueto be enrolled in NorthvillePublic Schools until graduationor until he or she withdrawsfrom the program.

The Country Garden Club ofNorthville, a branch of theWoman's National Farm &Garden Association, will hostthe Silver Anniversary GardenWalk this year.

The 25th annual Garden

Walk is planned from 9 a.m.until 4 p.m. July 11 and will fea-ture six private gardens inNorthville and NorthvilleTownship.

Centered in the historic 19thcentury Mill Race Village in

Northville will be additionalattractions for ticket holdersincluding a garden market, livemusic on the green and compli-mentary refreshments madeand served in historic Cady Inn.Proceeds from this fund raising

event support local and nationalorganizations, civic beautifica-tion and scholarships that pro-mote environmental and horti-cultural causes.

Tickets are priced at $12 andare available in advance at

Gardenviews Garden Gallery117 E. Main St, Northville, (248)380-8881 or $15 at the gate ofMill Race Village, 215 GriswoldAve, Northville on July 11.

For more information, con-tact (734) 788-9935.

Julie BrownSpecial Writer

Register for golf outingThe Westland Chamber of Commerce

and The Westland Community Foundationare now accepting registrations for the GolfClassic set for May 22 at Salem Hills GolfClub in Northville.

The event is co sponsored by MichiganChiropractic Specialists and WCAAssessing and usually sells out.

There will be a shotgun start at 9 a.m.and a scramble format. There are rates forsingle players and foursomes availablewhich include breakfast; 18 holes of golfwith a cart; lunch; beer and pop on thecourse; dinner with an open bar and a $20gift certificate at Salem Hills, along withmultiple cash prizes.

Sponsorships are also available. To reg-ister, call (734) 595-7727.

Library hosts book saleThe “Mother of all Book Sales” is

planned for 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday, May11 and Saturday, May 12 at the WilliamFaust Library. Saturday will also be BagDay when a full bag of books is $4.

Everything at the sale will be priced at25 cents in recognition of Mother's Day.

The sale is sponsored by the Friends ofthe Westland Library. The library is locatedat 6123 Central City Parkway in Westland.

For more information, call (734) 326-6123.

Bowling aids animal shelterThe 9-Pin No Tap Tournament bowling

fundraiser for the Romulus Animal Shelterwill begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 at

Romulus Lanes.Registration for the 14th annual event

will begin at 6:30 p.m. The $25 per person fee includes ladies

and men's mystery games, snacks and cashprizes. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Space is limited and only 72 registra-tions will be available.

For more information, call RomulusLanes at (734) 941-1640, Councilman BillWadsworth, (734) 941-0616 or Joe Ozog, (734)941-3466.

Church hosts Spring BazaarSt. John's Episcopal Church in Westland

will host the annual Spring Bazaar fromnoon until 5 p.m. Saturday, May 12.

There will be arts, crafts, baked goodsand flowers for sale and lunch will beavailable.

The church is located at 555 SouthWayne Road between Cherry Hill andPalmer.

For more information, call (734) 721-5023 between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday.

Representative meets publicState Rep. Jeff Noble will host an open

office hour from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday,May 14 at the Plymouth District Librarylocated at 223 S. Main St. in Plymouth.

“Hosting regular office hours is one ofmy top priorities,” Noble said.“Connecting with community membersand listening to their concerns is an impor-tant part of being a state representative.”

No appointment is necessary. Those

unable to attend may contact Noble at (517)373-3816 or via email atJeffNoble@house.mi.gov.

Organized crime is topicThe Northville Historical Society will

host a program about Early OrganizedCrime in Detroit this month.

The speaker will be Professor JamesBuccellato who spent several yearsresearching his book about the rise oforganized crime in Detroit.

His book, Early Organized Crime inDetroit: Vice, Corruption and the Rise ofthe Mafia, was released in late 2015. Theprogram will take place at 7 p.m. May 15 atthe New School Church at Mill RaceHistorical Village, 215 Griswold St.,Northville.

The program is free although donationsare accepted at the door to help defraycosts.

Romulus library is openThe Romulus Public Library will

remain open during construction of thenew 34th District Court building which willbe built next to the facility.

A portion of the library parking lot hasbeen fenced off and the west entrance tothe campus off of Wayne Road is closed.Entrance to the library is available off ofGoddard Road north and east of thelibrary.

Maps of the construction area are avail-able in the library for patrons and theinformation is available on the library web-site and social media sites. Construction isexpected to be complete around this timenext year and the parking lot will be resur-faced after the building is completed.

The library will be closed Saturday, May26, for online system migration and onMonday, May 28 to observe Memorial Day.

The library is located at 11121 WayneRoad in Romulus.

For more information, call (734) 942-7589.

Historical Museum hosts exhibitThe Plymouth Historical Museum will

host a celebration of students' work andalumni lives from 6-8 p.m. May 16.Plymouth operated various school at 650Church St. from November 1853 throughJune 2015. More than 10,000 students grad-uated during those years.

The museum will display 26 boardshowcasing students' live and contributionsto their communities.

The project was made possible by a

grant from the Wilcox Foundation.The exhibit is free and open to the pub-

lic. The museum is located at 155 SouthMain St. in downtown Plymouth.

City-wide garage sale plannedRomulus will host the annual City-Wide

Garage/Yard Sale this year on Thursday,May 17, Friday, May 18, Saturday, May 19and Sunday, May 20.

To participate, residents must registerin the office of the city clerk.

For more information, call City ClerkEllen Craig-Bragg at (734) 942-7540.

Rain dates will be May 24 through May27.

Recreation Forum scheduledThe Plymouth Arts and Recreation

Complex will host a Recreation Forumfrom 6:30 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17.

Special speakers for the eveninginclude Ted Barker and Buddy Shuh.Doors will open at 6:30 and the presenta-tion will begin at 7 p.m. An optional tour ofthe facility will begin at 8 p.m.

The forum will take place in the theaterat the PARC building, 650 Church St. inPlymouth.

For more information, call (734) 927-4090 or email Plymouthparc@gmail.com.

Relay for Life SaturdayThe Relay for Life of Canton-Plymouth

will take place from noon until 9:30 p.m.Saturday, May 19 at Heritage Park inPlymouth.

Geneva Church will have a tent andteam and begin the celebratory SurvivorWalk at noon followed by a free luncheonfor all survivors and their caregivers

The evening will end with a memorialLuminary Walk.

To sign up with the GenevaPresbyterian Church Team, contact co-cap-tains Ella Bastine (734) 397-0870 or JulieGraunstadt (734) 414-0313 or sign up onlineat acsevents.org/goto/Geneva Church.

Homebuying seminar offeredWayne County Community College

District will offer a free HomebuyingSeminar from 10 a.m. until noon May 19 atthe Ted Scott Campus at 9555 HaggertyRoad in Belleville.

Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.Topics will include credit repair, down pay-ment assistance, available grants and othertopics.

For more information call (734) 697-9511.

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Calendar of events

Merrie Druyor said of the vendors. Shenoted residents like that of Romulus'market, under DDA auspices.

Information on the BellevilleFarmers Market is on the CentralBusiness Community Website atwww.bellevillecbc.org. The Bellevillemarket will be open from 4-7:30 p.m.each Monday during June throughSeptember in downtown BellevilleFourth Street Square.

The Canton Farmers Market willopen from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. May 13 atPreservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road.Mother's Day's opening will feature

entertainment and special activities.The market continues on Sundaysthrough Oct. 14.

The Inkster market is set for 4-7 p.m.Wednesdays, June 20 through Sept. 26,at 2233 Inkster Road. Many food assis-tance programs are accepted. Assistingis the Michigan Farmers MarketAssociation (MIFMA), a member-based,statewide association with a mission toadvance farmers markets to create athriving marketplace for local food andfarm products.

The Northville Chamber ofCommerce Farmers Market runs 8 a.m.through 3 p.m. Thursdays at the north-west corner of Seven Mile and Sheldonroads.

It's now open and will continuethrough Oct. 25. For more information,visit www.northville.org.

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