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The intergovernmentalagreement between theWayne and Westland firedepartments ended Feb. 1,four months ahead of thecontractual expiration date.

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A large group of parents isexpected to descend onNorthville High School thisSaturday to hear a panel ofadmission representativesfrom colleges and universi-ties.

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More than 200 residentsfilled the Romulus AthleticCenter Jan. 19 to hear MayorLeRoy D. Burcroff presenthis annual State of the Cityaddress.

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The Westland OrdinanceDepartment has beenrenamed the Department ofNeighborhood Services andwill be now be led by HassanSaab.

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The B.L.O.C.K. Youth &Teen Center now has a fully-functional computer labavailable to teens at the facil-ity thanks to a donation fromthe Canton library.

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Inkster Mayor ByronNolen presented his annualState of the City address lastThursday before a capacitycrowd at the Booker DozierRecreation Center.

See page 3.

Abraham Lincoln and hiswife, Mary Todd Lincoln, willcelebrate the former presi-dent's birthday with a lunchat the Plymouth HistoricalMuseum this Sunday.

See page 5.

Belleville officials willhave no lack of approvedcandidates for the one full-time and two part-time posi-tions open on the policedepartment.

See page 2.

Candidates for the CantonTownship Board of Review andthe Building Board of Appealsare currently being sought byofficials.

Recently, members of theboard of trustees failed toapprove the appointments ofSupervisor Pat Williams for thetwo boards, commenting that awider selection of candidates forthe positions was needed.

The board members whovoted against approvingWilliams' nominated appointeessaid that they were not question-ing the abilities of those nomi-nated, but rather wanted tochoose from a larger field ofcandidates from the community.

Board members failed toapprove the reappointment ofCarol Richardson, AnthonyRosati and James Malinowski to2-year terms on the CantonBoard of Review by a 5-2 vote.

Trustees Steven Sneideman,Sommer Foster and Anne MarieGraham-Hudak, Treasurer DianSlavens and Clerk MichaelSiegrist voted against theappointment, while TrusteeJohn Anthony and Williams castthe yes votes.

The same 5-2 vote rejectedthe appointment of DarianMoore, who was unsuccessful inhis bid for a term on the boardlast November. Moore was sug-gested by Williams as an alter-nate to the Board of Review.

The trustees also rejected theappointment of Gianfranco

"John" Palazzolo to a 2-year termon the Building Board ofAppeals. Williams, Anthony andSneideman were in favor of theappointment while Siegrist,Slavens, Foster and Graham-Hudak cast no votes.

The appointment of SueDodson to the Commission forCulture, Arts and Heritage wasapproved with Sneideman andGraham-Hudak casting no votes.

The only unanimous vote onsuggested appointments camein favor of naming Foster as thetownship representative to theCommission for Culture, Arts

and Heritage.Williams suggested that if the

board members were not infavor of his chosen candidatesfor the appointments, theyshould help find others to fill thevacancies. Williams suggestedthat the rejection of the candi-dates whom he referred to as"excellent" would require imme-diate board action as the Boardof Review which hears appealsof property tax assessmentsbegins work next month.

The divided voting appearedto coincide along political partylines with Williams and Anthonythe only remaining Republicanson the board which has aDemocratic majority since theNovember election.

Township residents willing orinterested in serving on theboards are asked to send aresume to Amy Hughesdon atamy.hughesdon@canton-mi.org.

Funeral services took placelast week for well-known, long-time local businessman JohnE. “Jack” Demmer.

Mr. Demmer, 93, died peace-fully in his home surroundedby his loved ones Jan. 31, 2017after a year-long battle withlymphoma. Mr. Demmer wasthe founder and ChiefExecutive Officer of theDemmer Automotive Group,which includes the iconic Forddealership in Wayne, locatedon Michigan Avenue West,almost directly across from theFord manufacturing facility.The automotive group alsoincludes a Lincoln dealershipand collision shop inDearborn.

Mr. Demmer's sons, Bill andJim, followed him into theautomotive sales business, ashe followed his own father,Charles Joseph Demmer. Mr.

Demmer's granddaughter,Jackie Demmer, now managesthe Dearborn Lincoln dealer-ship.

Mr. Demmer's dealershipsare among the largest automo-tive sellers in the nation anduntil just a few weeks beforehis death, he was on site, work-ing, according to his family.

Mr. Demmer sold his firstcar at the age of 16 working onhis father's used car lot onLivernois in Detroit. His fatheropened the car lot in 1938 afterselling used cars from the fami-ly home on 14th Street for sev-eral years. While at that fledg-ling enterprise, the Demmers,father and son, would drain theradiators of the cars for salebeginning in October becausethere was so little businessduring the winter months.

When his father opened theLivernois lot, Mr. Demmer, an

only child, would work thereafter attending school, havingbeen working with cars sincehe was 13. He did whateverjobs needed to be done aroundthe lot, and often said he wasproud to be able to change aset of tires between two cars,and lube the cars in under ahalf hour, without power toolsor a hoist.

He sold his first car from hisfather's lot, a 1935 Ford Coupe,for $135 which resulted in aprofit of $7.50.

For some time, Mr. Demmerand the bookkeeper were theonly salespeople at the lot andone of his strongest memoriescame on Feb. 14, 1939, whenthe lot actually sold out of cars.

Mr. Demmer enlisted in theUnited States Navy duringWorld War II. When hereturned from military service,he resumed his career at his

father's used car lot while heattended Wayne StateUniversity.

While in college, Mr.Demmer met his future wife,Margaret, whom he married in1948. In 1951, the couple

Area mourns death of Jack Demmer

John E. “Jack” Demmer

See Demmer, page 4

Williams suggested that if the board members

were not in favor of his chosen

candidates for the appointments, they

should help find others to fill the vacancies.

”Trustees reject supervisor’s appointments

Taking the LEADRomulus team participates in national business workshop

Nia Pittman joined an elitegroup of students last summerand came away with somepretty specialized information.

Pittman, a senior atRomulus High School, partici-pated in the LEAD(LEADership, Education andDevelopment) business classesat Fuqua School of Business atDuke University in Durham,NC. Pittman was among thehighly selective class of 30 11thgrade students from 14 statesselected to participate in theprogram. Pittman was the onlystudent from Michigan select-ed.

The LEAD program haspartnered with leading U.S.corporations, universities andgovernment agencies to men-tor and influence high-poten-tial students from diverse back-grounds to pursue careers inbusiness since 1980. To date,more than 10,000 scholars haveparticipated in summer pro-grams at universities acrossthe country including theUniversity of Michigan,Northwestern, University of

Pennsylvania, Duke University,Emory University, New YorkUniversity and LehighUniversity.

During the 2-3 week pro-gram, students receive hands-on instruction in business andhave an opportunity to interactwith executives at top corpora-tions. Pittman was immersedin campus life during the class-es and was able to participatein a variety of cultural activi-ties.

Highlights for Pittman, shesaid, included meeting world-renowned Duke Universitybasketball coach, “Coach K”,Mike Krzyzewski, at CameronIndoor Stadium and participat-ing in a business competitionduring which her team tied forfirst place, for their businessplan to launch new product,“Last Resort”, wearable tech-nology in the form of a safetybracelet, watch and necklacefor teens. She said the team-building at Triangle TrainingCenter in Pittsboro, NC wasalso a favorite activity.

“What I liked the most about

LEAD was the experienceitself, the diversity, and therelationships. I went to LEADexpecting to stay to myself forthree weeks but I made friend-ships that I know will last forthe rest of my life.

“I learned so much aboutbusiness and entrepreneur-ship. We got the chance to lis-ten to many different speakerswho gave us very valuableinformation that I can take anduse for the rest of my career,”Pittman said.

Pittman said she was proudof her business team's winningbusiness idea and successfulpresentation.

“I learned what it was liketo really work with a team on aplan where everyone had dif-ferent ideas, positions and

roles but we had to cometogether to finish our plan andbe successful,” she said.

As for meeting the famousbasketball coach?

“It was very nice to meetCoach K. He gave us advice onwhat it's like to work as a teamand how during one particularseason the team was at its low-est point and was able to over-come and take the victory. Hewas able to tie that back intoreal life and what we weregoing to face working as a teamwhile we were at LEAD.”

Pittman learned aboutLEAD from Linda Denham,Romulus High School liaisonfor Junior Achievement ofSoutheastern Michigan and

See Student, page 6

Romulus senior Nia Pittman displays her LEAD trophy, awardedfor her participation in a national business workshop for stu-dents.

ASSOCIATED NEWSPAPERS OF MICHIGANPAGE 2 February 9, 2017

BELLEVILLE - CANTON

Service commissioners approve 7 police applicants

CITY OF ROMULUSBOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARINGBenlee Inc.

30383 EcorseWEDNESDAY March 1, 2017

Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. onWednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road for the purpose of con-sidering a variance request for BZA-2017-003, Benlee Inc.

The following variances from the Zoning Ordinance are requested:

1. A variance from Section 11.17(b), Accessory Uses to allow the amount of outdoor storage toexceed 125% in the M-1, Light Industrial District, and

2. In accordance with Section 20.04(a), Nonconforming Uses, a variance to allow the expansionof a nonconforming use.

The subject property is located at 30383 Ecorse. DP#: 80 041 99 0007 003.

Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours whichare 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are encouraged to attend andwill be given an opportunity to comment on said request. Written comments may be submitted andshould be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road,Romulus, MI 48174-1485.

Ellen Craig-Bragg, City ClerkCity of Romulus, Michigan

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CITY OF ROMULUSPUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Romulus City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday,February 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Romulus City Hall Council Chambers, 11111 Wayne Road,Romulus, Michigan 48174 to consider a new Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate pursuant toP.A. 198 of 1974, as amended for Daehan Solutions Georgia LLC, 10401 Harrison Road,Romulus, MI 48174.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Land in the City of Romulus, Wayne County, MichiganParcel: 80 052 99 0001 702 Property Address: 10401 Harrison RoadPT OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC 13 T3S R9E DES AS BEG AT THE E 1/4 COR OF SEC 13 AND PRO-CEEDING TH N 89D 45M 45S W 1366.95 FT ALONG THE E AND W 1/4 SEC LINE TH S 0D32M 49S W 690.07 FT TO POB TH S 0D 32M 49S W 609.52 FT TH N 89D 46M 39S W 1367.87FT TH N 0D 35M 14S E 609.52 FT TH S 89D 46M 39S E 1367.44 FT TO THE POB 19.14 ACRESTHIS IS AN OPEN MEETING! All interested citizens are invited to attend, and will be given anopportunity to comment on the proposal. Written comments may be forwarded no later thanFebruary 27, 2017 at 12 o'clock noon, Prevailing Eastern Time to the attention of:

City of Romulus, Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, City Clerk11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174

734-942-7540THIS IS AN OPEN MEETING

This notice is posted in compliance with PA 167 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act), MCLA41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (ADA).Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should contact the City of Romulus Clerk'soffice by writing or calling the following:Ellen L. Craig-Bragg, Clerk, 11111 Wayne Road, Romulus, MI 48174, 734-942-7540.A copy of this notice is on file in the office of the clerk. Publish: 02-09-17 RM0137 - 020917 2.5 x 4.258

CITY OF ROMULUSBOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARINGMarriott Hotel

30559 FlynnWEDNESDAY March 1, 2017

Notice is hereby given that the City of Romulus will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. onWednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Romulus City Hall, 11111 Wayne Road for the purpose of con-sidering a variance request for BZA-2017-002, Marriott Hotel.

A variance from Section 7.04, Area, Height, and Placement Requirements of the ZoningOrdinance to allow a front setback along I-94 of 46 feet 2 inches is requested. In the RC, RegionalCenter District, the front setback requirement is 50 feet. The applicant is proposing the additionof a fitness center.

The subject property is located at 30559 Flynn. DP#: 80-043-99-0008-704.

Copies of the application are available for review at City Hall during regular business hours whichare 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are encouraged to attend andwill be given an opportunity to comment on said request. Written comments may be submitted andshould be addressed to Carol Maise, City Planner, Planning Department, 11111 Wayne Road,Romulus, MI 48174-1485.

Ellen Craig-Bragg, City ClerkCity of Romulus, Michigan

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***On February 1, 2017, the Civil Service Commission approved extending the deadline in which toapply for Civil Service Testing for Laborer/Outside Classified Positions.

The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2017.***

CITY OF WESTLANDNOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE TESTING

LABORER POSITIONS

Notice is given that the City of Westland shall conduct Civil Service testing to create a list of qualified applicants for filling futurelaborer positions. Qualified individuals must complete a job application and submit a resume to determine eligibility; only thoseindividuals who fulfill minimum requirements will be tested. Minimum requirements: Commercial Driver's License with Aendorsement preferred or obtained within six (6) months from date of hire, High School diploma or GED equivalency, Certificate(25-48 credit hours resulting in certificate), or Associate's degree in any skilled trades preferred; or the equivalent educationand/or work experience. Work is performed primarily outdoors and in all types of weather. Must be able to work overtime,including weekends and holidays. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. For placement on Civil ServiceEligibility List, applicant must successfully pass all testing. The City will limit Civil Service testing to the first fifty (50) appli-cants, based on date of submission of application and resume, who meet the minimum requirements. Your completed applica-tion, a resume including five (5) references will be accepted through 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Office ofPersonnel, City Hall, City of Westland, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185; after which time no applications shall beaccepted. Application for employment may be found on City website www.cityofwestland.com. EOE WL0005 - 020917 2.5 x 2.487

CITY OF WESTLAND2017 Animal Licenses

Licenses must be obtained on or before Tuesday, March 1, 2017 for all animals age four (4) months or older. A statement of rabiesvaccination must be presented upon applying for an animal license. Beginning Thursday, March 2, 2017, a $5.00 penalty willbe assessed. (Westland Code of Ordinances; as amended: Chapter 18; Section 9) Licenses may be purchased at the:

Westland City Clerk's Office, 36300 Warren Road, Westlandor

Michigan Humane Society, 900 Newburgh Road, Westland

Richard LeBlancWestland City Clerk

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The B.L.O.C.K. Youth & Teen Centernow has a fully functional computer labavailable to teens at the facility.

The Canton Public Library recentlydonated the computers for the lab whichis actively utilized by area teens.

“We are beyond grateful to the CantonPublic Library for their donation of DellOptiplex computers,” said RecreationSpecialist Laura Mortier. “The kids arethrilled to have more up-to-date technol-ogy on which to do their homework,research information and play games.The kindness of the library spread suchpositive morale throughout the entirefacility.”

The donation came about as a resultof a tour of The B.L.O.C.K. facility takenby Marian Nicholson, Canton PublicLibrary department head of business

services, as part of the Canton TownshipLeadership program, which takes placeannually in an effort to educate areabusiness leaders about township opera-tions and services. While on tour,Nicholson realized the need for newequipment at the B.L.O.C.K. and reachedout to Leo Papa, Canton Public Libraryinformation technology departmenthead, to inquire about the possibility ofthe library donating several old comput-ers slated to be replaced with new mod-els.

“Sure enough, months later Leo Papacontacted me and was able to replace thewhole lab,” said Mortier. “We went from amixed-match of computers to a fully-functional computer lab.”

The B.L.O.C.K. Youth & Teen Center,which stands for Building Leaders Out of

Canton's Kids, is a 3,000 square foot cen-ter which provides a fun, teen-friendlyenvironment where students from ages11-17 can participant in supervised afterschool programs, social events, and activ-

ities. The center is located on the thirdfloor of the Canton AdministrationBuilding at 1150 S. Canton Center Road.For more information, visit www.canton-fun.org or call (734) 398-5570.

Belleville Police Chief Hall Berrimanand City Manager Diana Kollmeyer willhave no lack of approved candidates forthe three open positions on the policedepartment.

Currently, there are one full-time andtwo part-time vacancies to be filled.

Members of the Belleville Civil ServiceCommission have approved seven candi-dates for the positions.

Suggested for hire, in alphabeticalorder, were:

Alan Benson, a reserve officer with theGrosse Ile Police Department and arecent graduate of Schoolcraft CollegePolice Academy. He also has a bachelorsdegree in hotel management and an asso-ciates degree in culinary arts.

Tyler Bielecki, who graduated third inhis class last December from MottCommunity College Police Academy.

Bielecki is a resident of BrownstownTownship and earned his four-year crimi-nal justice degree in two years at theUniversity of Michigan and served a 6-month internship with the U.S. Marshall'sOffice in Detroit.

Sarah Dzagulones, a Southgate resi-dent who earned her bachelors degree incommunications and English and an asso-ciates degree in criminal justice atSchoolcraft Community College in 2013.She worked at the Madison Heights PoliceDepartment for 14 months prior to leavingthat department last year.

Stephen Koren, a 2003 graduate ofBelleville High School who lives in VanBuren Township. Koren is currently apart-time officer with the Carleton PoliceDepartment . He was employed with theHamtramck and Ypsilanti police depart-ments and is a veteran of the U.S. Marine

Corps. He is also a member of the Armyreserves. He earned his associates degreein criminal justice in 2012 fromWashtenaw Community College and hascompleted police academy training.

Ahmed Kassem, also a graduate of thepolice academy at Schoolcraft CommunityCollege who also has an associates degreein criminal justice. He is now a member ofthe Army Reserves and served in the U.S.military.

Glenn Morrison, a retired DetroitPolice officer and Belleville resident.Morrison has 39 years of police experi-

ence and also served in the U.S. Navy. Healso retired from Oakland CommunityCollege last year.

Michael Randall served as a commis-sioner on the Livingston County Board ofCommissioners for two terms and servedas an assistant fire chief in Howell. Healso served as a sergeant in the PinckneyPolice Department.

Members of the Civil ServiceCommission include Chairman DouglasDalton, Monique Gary and JacquelineSchank-Ulch. Ulch was absent from theevaluation interviews.

Makayla Webb tackles her homework at The B.L.O.C.K. Youth & Teen Center on acomputer donated by the Canton Public Library.

Plugged in Library donates computers to B.L.O.C.K.

Inkster Mayor Byron Nolen presentedhis annual State of the City address lastThursday before a capacity crowd at theBooker Dozier Recreation Center.

While Nolen addressed a myriad ofissues in the city, he stressed public safetyas his main priority and had good newsfor residents concerned about crime inthe community.

He lauded new Police Chief WilliamRiley's programs for concentration onpublic service and employee training andnoted that a new scholarship programallowed Inkster to send two individualsto the police academy at no cost to thecity, thanks to Riley and local businessowner Imam Pasha, who helped fund theprogram.

Nolen noted that the police depart-ment purchased 35 body cameras andhas increased training in sensitivity, cul-tural awareness and first aid.

The city received three state grantstotaling $782,328 to help increase staffingand replace equipment and vehicles inaddition to the two new patrol SUVs, thefirst new police vehicles purchased bythe city in more than 6 years.

He said that while some increases incrime were reported, overall crime in thecity has been reduced by 12 percent.

He noted that new zoning ordinanceshave been proposed to require business-es to have high definition cameras out-side their businesses to help deter crime.

“If you commit a crime in Inkster, youwill get caught and you will pay theprice,” he told the crowd.

The responsibility for ordinanceenforcement has been returned to thepolice department, Nolen said, one of hisfirst executive decisions since votersapproved the new, strong mayor form ofgovernment last November. Nolen is nowthe full-time mayor and Chief ExecutiveOfficer, replacing the former city manag-er form of government by charter revi-sion.

Nolen said cleaning up the communityis as much a priority for him as it is formany citizens concerned about the illegaldumping in the city. He said violators willbe prosecuted to the fullest extent of thelaw, which could include the seizure ofthe violator's vehicle and equipment.

Nolen cited the many accomplish-ments of the fire department during thelast year, including the maintaining of 12

e m p l o y e e sfunded bygrants. Thedepartmentalso procureda new fire res-cue truck anda reservetruck toensure serviceto the citizens.He noted theefforts of thefirefighters,under new Chief Chuck Hubbard, to helpclean up the city.

He noted that tentative negotiationswith the City of Wayne were under wayregarding a fire authority with that com-munity.

He spoke of the improved Youth andParks and Recreation services and notedthat the city was hoping for a state grantto continue to provide services to the res-idents.

The mayor reminded the crowd thatlast year, he had addressed various goalsfor the city and included accountability ofpublic officials among those.

He detailed a number of staffing anddepartmental changes he has implement-ed since Dec. 12 which have alreadyshown benefits to the community. Heannounced, too, that the city was initiat-ing a new program to better utilize tech-nology to cut costs and improve city serv-ices. He said city meetings could soon betelevised on a city channel, along withpublic service announcements and com-munity events.

He said the return of some formerInkster School District property to thecity was significant and that he was nego-tiating for the return of more property tobenefit taxpayers.

He detailed plans for a new entertain-ment district along Michigan Avenue andadded services for senior citizens.

“Our vision is simply to rebuild ourcommercial and residential areas. Torebrand our city with all of the positiveenergy and change that reflects the newera that we are in. To continue to reshapeour government, to improve the way wedeliver services to our residents andbusinesses owners. This is what changelooks like. And as always, we have onelove, one cause, one city.”

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ROMULUS - INKSTER

Romulus is poised for growth Inkster changes are positiveMayors report on the ‘State of City’

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 Board Proceedings – January 31, 2017A regular study session meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Canton was held Tuesday, January 31, 2017at 1150 Canton Center S., Canton, Michigan. Supervisor Williams called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Pledge ofAllegiance to the Flag. Roll Call Members Present: Anthony, Foster, Graham-Hudak, Siegrist, Slavens, Sneideman, WilliamsMembers Absent: None Staff Present: Director Meier, Deputy Chief Stoecklein, Deputy Chief Baugh, Barb Caruso, Kristin KolbAdoption of Agenda Motion by Siegrist, supported by Anthony to amend the agenda to move Citizen Comments to the first topicof the meeting. Motion carried by all members present. Citizen’s Non-Agenda Item Comments: Karra Thomas, Detroit WayneMental Health Authority, Prevention Services Manager - Substance Use Disorder Programs presented a Certificate of Appreciationfor 2016 to the township. Supervisor Williams and the Director of Public Meier accepted on the behalf of the township. Dr. TomPoirier, 2806 Denton, commented to the board that he is against having the large bins for automated recycling. He feels the binsare too large and unmanageable. He is leery that large regular trash bins will be next. He feels the current system works very well.Kathy and Walt Filas, residents, spoke against the automated recycling program. They feel it would only benefit the company. Intheir subdivision, 56% of the residents placed recycle bins out today. Large bins would go not go out as often as smaller bins result-ing in the company having less bins to pick up on a weekly basis. Less work to do and less employees required to do the pickupresult in less expenses and more profit for the trash collection company. They offered the board research documents on Rizzo. Theywould like the board to await the results of the investigation into the Rizzo business dealings before voting to extend or alter theexisting contract. STUDY SESSION: TOPIC 1: Open Meetings Act. (Legal) 1. Introduction/Critical Definitions “Meeting”“Decisions” 2. Basics Purpose and intent of the Open Meetings Act Notice requirements for public meetings. Voting requirementsfor public bodies Parliamentary Procedure/Motion making Closed Sessions Procedural concerns Lawful bases for closed sessionsMinutes Penalties for Violation Important Case Law 10. Miscellaneous/cautionary tales. A complete outline of the presentation isavailable in the Township Clerk’s Office, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188 during regular business hours or by call-ing 734-394-5120. TOPCI 2: Citizen Complaint and Discipline Process. (PSD) Public Safety will present an overview of thedepartment’s Citizen Complaint Policy, and it’s Employee Discipline Process. The department will also touch on the recent track-ing of citizen compliments toward employees. A complete copy of the PowerPoint presentation is available in the Township Clerk’sOffice, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton MI 48188 during regular business hours or by calling 734-394-5120. ADJOURN:Meeting adjourned by unanimous decision at 8:52 p.m. Michael A. Siegrist, Clerk 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 and can also be accessed through our web sitewww.canton-mi.org after Board Approval. CN1437 - 020917 2.5 x 3.331

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, March 9, 2017 for the following:

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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.

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CITY OF WESTLANDNOTICE OF CIVIL SERVICE TESTING

EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS

Notice is given that the City of Westland shall conduct Civil Service testing to create a list of qualified applicants for filling futureemergency dispatcher positions. Qualified individuals must complete a job application, submit a resume and meet minimumqualifications. Minimum qualifications: successful completion of the 40-hour Basic Telecommunications course (Module 1)and/or Emergency Fire Dispatch training as approved by the State of Michigan preferred but not required, or prior experience asan Emergency Services Dispatcher or similar position; high school diploma or GED, type 35 wpm, speak and write English.Applicants must be able to multi-task, work in a high stress environment, work varying shifts, extended hours, overtime, week-ends, nights and holidays. Convicted felons are prohibited from operation of LEIN system or systems that interface with theLEIN system. The City will limit Civil Service testing to the first fifty (50) applicants, based on date of submission of applica-tion and resume, who meet the minimum requirements. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package. Testing shallassess written and skills abilities. Application and resume along with 5 references accepted beginning 10:00 a.m. (EST), Monday,February 6, 2017 at the Office of Personnel, City Hall, City of Westland, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185. The appli-cation process shall run from 10:00 a.m., February 6, 2017 through 4:00 p.m. (EST), Friday, February 24, 2017 after which timeno applications shall be accepted. Application on City website, www.cityofwestland.com. EOE WL0004 - 020917 2.5 x 2.102

More than 200 residents filled theRomulus Athletic Center Jan. 19 to hearMayor LeRoy D. Burcroff present hisannual State of the City address.

Local business partners, city board andcommission members and leaders fromlocal, county and state government attend-ed the fourth annual address Burcroff haspresented regarding the state of the com-munity. This year, the mayor choseBuilding Community, with city programsand services showing care and compas-sion, as the topic of his presentation.

Highlights of the mayor's addressincluded the partnerships the city hasformed with organizations to leverage rela-tionships and highlight Romulus.Agreements with organizations includingthe Southeast Michigan Council ofGovernments, Downriver UtilityWastewater Authority, the Detroit RegionalChamber and others were cited andBurcroff said working with the MichiganMunicipal League is giving the cityresources for economic development andeducation for citizens regarding municipalfinances.

He stressed the advancements in com-munication in the city regarding programsand events, a consistent theme, he said, ofhis administration. He mentioned the newmobile app. CodeRED, is an emergencynotification system that sends calls to land-lines and cell phones registered in the cityduring emergency events.

Burcroff mentioned the recognition ofthe city as a “Five-Star” communitythrough the University of Michigan-Dearborn eCities survey for the first time,one of only six municipalities to be fea-tured as a “Best Practice Community” forinnovative programs and best practicesgeared toward business development. Alsoin 2016, the city achieved impressive devel-opment numbers; having more than $149million in new investment and 1,150 newjobs created.

Burcroff stressed the importance ofbeing a family-friendly and compassionatecity, demonstrated, he said, by the growthand enhancement of some newer events.The city-sponsored Black History BusTour doubled in size in 2016 from its inau-gural year in 2015. A new Public ArtProject was sponsored by the Arts Counciland Downtown Development Authoritythat gained the attention of artists fromaround the country as well as beautifiedsome of the parks and public spaces.Movies in the Park continue to grow withover 500 people in attendance at the Julymovie night. The Fall Family Fun Festivalwas another success with even morehayrides and stories in the Historical Parkand more than 300 children and familymembers in attendance, he noted. TheScarecrow Contest in the downtown areashowed much more engagement with 57groups and organizations participating.There was a lot of holiday cheer spreadaround the community with some otherprograms highlighted including coatdrives, Adopt-a-Family programs, RomulusGoodfellows: No Child without aChristmas initiative, and the new WreathsAcross America program.

Public safe-ty, Burcroffsaid, is alwaysa priority inthe communityand last year,

Four offi-cers and oned i s p a t c h e rwere hired inthe policedepartmentwhere a newinitiative, CPR,or Community-Police Relations was initiat-ed. During the year, this group met as acommittee to work on building relation-ships between the community, youth andthe public safety department. One out-reach program was a youth roundtableevent that brought high school studentstogether with public safety departmentofficials, and clergy members for fellow-ship, question/answer sessions and brain-storming.

Burcroff also highlighted a new“WRAP” program in partnership with theGreat Lakes Water Authority to assist eligi-ble, low-income residential customers withtheir water bills. He also touted their newstickering and notification process whichbetter alerts residents to shut-off warningsand payment options. By implementingcost-reduction solutions and maintaining astable fund balance, he said he felt confi-dent in the good financial decisions beingmade under his administration.

Assessed values for industrial, residen-tial and commercial properties all showedan increase in 2016. Burcroff invited theaudience members and the public, to acommunity forum beginning at 5:30 p.m.Feb. 23 presented by the MichiganMunicipal League regarding the limita-tions that cities in Michigan face based onthe financial laws of the state. This presen-tation will take place at the RomulusAthletic Center.

Overall, Burcroff said, the city complet-ed 94 percent of “rocks” (top, key projectsassigned each quarter) during 2016, thehighest completion rate during his admin-istration to date.

Looking ahead to 2017, Burcroff gaveupdates on key developments includingthe proposed Outlets of Michigan mall,downtown businesses and the 34th DistrictCourt project. Another goal of his adminis-tration, he said, is becoming certified withthe Michigan Economic DevelopmentCorporation Redevelopment Ready pro-gram. This set of best practices outlined byMEDC helps communities streamlinetheir development process and, once certi-fied, gives assistance in marketing and pro-moting some key redevelopment sites.

Proceeds raised from the State of theCity event, totaling more than $3,000, willbe used to enhance the Sounds inDowntown summer concert series andMovies in the Park programs that takeplace on Fridays in June, July and August.

To view the address in its entirety, visitthe www.youtube.com/CityofRomulus orcontact Burcorff's office to request a DVDcopy at (734) 942-7571.

LeRoy D. Burcroff Byron Nolen

01. Obituaries02. In Memoriam 03. Cards of Thanks04. Monuments

& Cemetery Plots05. Personals/Announcements06. Legal Notices07. Attorneys08. Entertainment09. Lost & Found10. Coming Events30. Help Wanted31. Help Wanted Sales

32. Help Wanted Drivers33. Child Care34. Specialized Services35. Situations Wanted40. Business Opportunity42. Health and Fitness43. Money to Loan44. Music/Art Lessons45. Adult Care46. Private Schools/Instruction47. Riding/Horses/Stables50. Pets & Supplies54. Rummage Sales

55. Estate Sales56. Flea Markets57. Antiques58. Garage and Yard Sales59. Auctions60. Moving Sales61. Misc. Items62. Building Supplies63. Business and

OfficeEquipment64. Lawn & Garden Supplies65. Tree Service66. Landscape / Nurseries

67. Garden Plant / Supplies68. Garden / Produce70. Masonry / Brickwork72. Cleaning Services73. Musical Merchandise74. Sporting Goods75. Boats / Accessories 76. Remodeling & Renovations77. Recreation Vehicles78. Hunting / Fishing82. Wanted to Buy87. Room for Rent88. Duplexes for Rent

89. Apartments for Rent 90. Condos/Townhouses for Rent92. Business Places for Rent93. Banquet Halls94. Farm Land for Rent95. Real Estate96. Houses for Rent97. Cottages for Rent98. Manufactured/Mobile Homes99. Flats for Rent100. Will Share101. Wanted to Rent102. Storage

103. Business Property for Sale104. Farms & Acreage for Sale105. Mobile Homes for Sale106. Houses for Sale107. Condos/Townhouses for Sale108. Lake and Resort109. Income Property110. Lots for Sale111. Out of State Property112. Commercial Lease113. Real Estate Wanted 114. Auto Accessories115. Autos for Sale

116. Antique & Classic Cars 117. Trucks & Vans for Sale118. Freebies119. Auto Repairs 120. Motorcycles121. Autos Wanted

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WAYNE - WESTLANDWestland creates new department, director

Joint fire contract ends

Classified

Velma Louise Franklindied Jan. 25, 2017

Ms. Franklin was born June20, 1928 in Montgomery,AL to the late Clarence andLula Shaw. She attendedthe public schools inMontgomery and graduat-ed from GeorgeWashington Carver HighSchool. Ms. Franklin lovedher family and the church.Family was always impor-tant, especially celebratingthe holidays. By readingthe Bible daily, she waswell prepared to encour-age, to inspire and devoteher life to Jesus Christ. Shewas a talented individualand had indefinite numberof hobbies, interests, andskills. Ms. Franklin workedat Wayne County GeneralHospital for 25 years priorto her retirement in 1983.Among her survivors areher two daughters, Carolynand Rose (Richard Jr.); fourgrandsons; seven great-grandchildre; her nieces,other family members anda host of friends. Intermentwas at Glen EdenCemetery in Livonia. Finalarrangements wereentrusted to the PennFuneral Home in Inkster.

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The Westland OrdinanceDepartment has a new nameand new leadership.

The former ordinance depart-ment will be referred to as theDepartment of NeighborhoodServices and will be led byHassan Saab, WestlandConstruction and MaintenanceSuperintendent for theDepartment of Public Service.

Saab has been with the cityfor two years and has 23 years ofexperience with the WayneCounty Department of Public

Service. He holds a Ph. D instructural engineering and amasters degree in civil engineer-ing.

The new Department ofNeighborhood Services willencompass all services that werepreviously handled under theordinance division, includingcommercial ordinance enforce-ment which was assigned to thefire department in 2009

In 2011, fire department per-sonnel also began to performresidential ordinance enforce-

ment in the city with a mainfocus at that time on vacanthomes. The effort was a move toconcentrate on addressing blightthroughout the city, according toa statement from the mayor'soffice.

Those additional responsibili-ties dramatically increased theordinance workload in the firedepartment and ultimately led tohiring subcontractors to helpperform the required inspec-tions and enforcement. On adaily basis, the Fire Marshal

Division had a “dramaticallyincreased workload taking andreceiving complaints and hand-ing disputes of charges,” accord-ing to the mayor's office.

“This new transition puts thefocus back on critical ordinanceissues, re-branded with a newvision and new processes will gointo effect to streamline opera-tions and promote pro-activity.This will allow the Fire MarshalDivision to focus on the life andsafety of our business ownersand residents,” noted Mayor

William Wild.“The city worked hard to

ensure this transition was seam-less and without interruption ofservices to residents.

“Under Saab's new leader-ship, I am confident that resi-dents will begin to see improvedservices through theDepartment of NeighborhoodServices,” he concluded.

Contact the Department ofNeighborhood Service atwww.cityofwestland.com or call(734) 713-3733.

It was a short-lived marriage butended amicably.

The intergovernmental agreementbetween the Wayne and Westland firedepartments ended without much adoFeb. 1, four months ahead of the contrac-tual expiration date.

Wayne Mayor Susan Rowe said thedecision to end the four-year arrange-ment was mutual and that the split was“amicable.”

“This will not impact fire services ineither community,” she said. “This is anamicable split and will allow us to pursuea fire authority with another community.”

Rowe said that the split would notimpact the dispatch operation which isshared with Westland or impact MutualAid in case of a severe fire emergency.

Staffing will not be impacted in theWayne Fire Department, Rowe said,where a federal SAFER grant has fundedthe hiring of four firefighters, “and wehave posted for three more,” she added.

Westland Fire Chief MichaelStradtner will continue to oversee boththe Wayne and Westland departments,which is a cost-savings for Wayne, Rowesaid.

The change will see only Wayne fire-fighters responding to Wayne calls, unless

the situation necessitates a call forMutual or Automatic Aid. The dispatchassignment map has been realigned tothe former call areas for assignment bydispatchers, that is Wayne firefighterssent to Wayne calls and Westland fire-fighters sent only to Westland calls.Under the joint agreement, which includ-ed a re-labeling of equipment and vehi-cles, Westland firefighters were coveringa portion of Wayne.

Rowe was scheduled to attend aWestland City Council meeting and Wilda Wayne meeting to ensure a completeunderstanding of the early terminationby officials. Both councils voted toapprove the split and both mayors saidthis was an effort to ensure that thechange ended on a positive note for thecommunities.

“This was, financially, the best deci-sion for us,” Rowe said. “We are lookingat other avenues, other alternatives,” sheadded.

In addition to the fire chief, the twocommunities continue to share the serv-ices of Department of Public ServicesDirector Ramzi El-Gharib and have beendiscussing the merger of the two districtcourts, the 18th in Westland and the 29thin Wayne.

moved to Dearborn where Mr. Demmermet Jimmy Spitler while playing baseballon the church men's club team. The twobecame friends and decided to form abusiness partnership.

The men approached their idea for acar dealership to Ford Motor Co.,Chevrolet, Plymouth and Pontiac execu-tives. Finally in the spring of 1957, FordMotor Co. approved the men for an Edseldealership.

They opened Spitler-Demmer Edsel inSeptember of 1957 in a former gas stationwith a one-car showroom, in what wasNankin Township, at the corner ofGlenwood and Wayne Road. The Spitler-Demmer dealership eventually moved to35540 Michigan Ave. West in Wayne,although the Edsel was discontinued in1960. Mr. Demmer acquired the entiredealership in 1975 and eventually movedthe dealership, now called Jack DemmerFord, further west on Michigan Avenue tothe current site, which has been exten-sively remodeled and expanded duringthe years.

Mr. Demmer had also acquired a Ford-Mercury dealership in South Lyon and histwo sons, Bill and Jim, eventually joinedhim in the auto business.

In 1994, he expanded his businessinterests and founded the CommunityBank of Dearborn with board membersfrom the former Dearborn Bank andTrust. He purchased a Lincoln Mercurydealership in Farmington Hills in 1998,

and in 2000 he acquired Krug Lincoln-Mercury in Dearborn, one of the largestLincoln-Mercury dealerships in the coun-try.

His longevity and success did not gounnoticed. When Ford Motor Co. recog-nized Mr. Demmer's 50 years in businessin 2010, he didn't hesitate to remind themthat including his time selling the Edsel,his dealership was actually 53-years-old.

Mr. Demmer was known throughoutthe area for his contributions to the com-munity and his support and involvementin various charities and civic organiza-tions.

“Jack Demmer was a true blue memberof the extended Ford family. And he treat-ed everyone who came to the DemmerFord and Lincoln dealerships as a mem-ber of his own extended family. Jack alsobrought our Ford values to life through hismany contributions to the community,”said Mark LaNeve, vice president, FordMarketing, Sales and Service.

In addition to his wife of 68 years,Margaret, and sons, Bill (Sharon) and Jim(Linda), Mr. Demmer is survived by hisfour daughters, Patricia (Tom) Groszko,Susan (Bill) Hermann, Marianne (Art)Nelson and Jean (Colin) Zick; 21 grand-children and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daugh-ter-in-law, Shirley, nee Dudek, Demmer.

Mr. Demmer was entombed at HolySepulcher Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent inhis name to the Monsignor Herbert WeierScholarship Charitable Trust, Kelly's KidzFoundation, Penrickton Center for BlindChildren, Starfish Family Services orAngela Hospice.

DemmerFROM PAGE 1

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NORTHVILLE - PLYMOUTHLunch with the LincolnsMuseum event celebrates President’s birthday

School set for ‘Parent Camp’ this Sunday

Concerned Citizens group hosts county commissioner

Abraham Lincoln and his wife, MaryTodd Lincoln, will celebrate the formerpresident's birthday with a luncheon atthe Plymouth Historical Museum thisSunday, Feb. 12.

The Lincolns--portrayed by Fred andBonnie Priebe--will talk about the involve-ment of Michigan in the Civil War andabout mourning customs of 1862, the timeof their son Willie's passing.

The lunch and program will begin atnoon and continue until 2 p.m. The lunch-eon menu includes several of Mr. Lincoln'sfavorite foods.

“We are fortunate to have the largestcollection of exhibited Lincoln memora-bilia in the state,” said Museum ExecutiveDirector Elizabeth Kerstens. “Lincoln'sbirthday seemed a perfect time to invitefolks here to enjoy it.”

Opened in 2002, the Abraham Lincoln

Exhibit at the Plymouth HistoricalMuseum is a result of the lifetime collec-tion amassed by Dr. Weldon Petz.

Highlights of the Weldon Petz LincolnRoom include:Artifacts from Lincoln'syouth;a rare book belonging to Lincoln asa boy; rare family genealogy and photo-graphs; handwritten legal documents andlaw books; life mask of Lincoln made in1860; Civil War art; a lock of Lincoln's hair;artifacts from the Lincoln assassination;Lincoln and Hamlin presidential cam-paign banner that hung on theStarkweather home in Plymouth in 1860and the Lincoln archives containing morethan 1,200 books, photographs, and clipfiles.

Classes and tours of the museum andthe Lincoln collection are available bytrained museum guides and teachers,Kerstens said.

Bill Cottrell, a guide in the museumLincoln Room, said that interest inLincoln and the Civil war remains highmore than 150 years after his death.

“There are several Civil WarRoundtables in the area,” Cottrell said.“Including one here in Plymouth. It's areflection of how people still regardLincoln and his presidency.”

Tickets, $30 for members and $35 fornon-museum members, are available atwww.plymouthhistory.org. Admissionincludes the special exhibit “CelebratingPlymouth -150 Years”, the Lincoln Roomand all other museum areas.

The Plymouth Historical Museum islocated at 155 S. Main St. Plymouth MI48170. The Plymouth Historical Museumalso features a late 19th-century Victorianrecreation of Main Street, tracing thegrowth of the small town from the railroad

depot to the general store. A Timeline ofPlymouth is the newest permanent exhib-it, featuring displays on the Daisy AirRifle, Ford Village Industries, the AlterMotor Car, World War II, communicationhistory, and much more.

A large group of campers isexpected to descend onNorthville High School thisSaturday.

There won't be campfires ands'mores, however, as thesecampers are parents of studentsin the district who will hear apanel of admission representa-tives from colleges and universi-ties throughout the Midwest, and

have access to 30 breakout ses-sions on various topics led by dis-trict educators.

This is the second annualParent Camp and is plannedfrom 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at thehigh school located at 45700 SixMile Road in Northville.Admission is free and no pre-reg-istration is required.

Colleges and universities rep-

resented in the Keynote Sessionwill include Alma College,Eastern Michigan University,Michigan State University,Oberlin College, SchoolcraftCollege and the University ofChicago. The panel will outlinethe college admissions process,as well as share insights into find-ing the “right fit” for students, thechanging world of higher educa-

tion, and how to help studentssuccessfully transition to life onhis or her own. There also will betime for questions from the audi-ence. In addition, representativesfrom the colleges and universitiesparticipating in the KeynoteSession will host individualbreakout sessions.

Registration and refreshmentswill begin at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 11

with the Keynote Session startingat 9 a.m. Breakout sessions willtake place from 10:10--11 a.m.;11:10 a.m.-noon; and 12:30-1:20p.m. There will be a shortrefreshment break from noon-12:30 p.m. All sessions will con-clude by 2 p.m.

For more information aboutParent Camp, contact the office ofinstruction at (248) 344-3520.

Wayne County CommissionerJoe Barone, R-Plymouth, will bethe featured speaker at the Feb.15 meeting of the PlymouthConcerned Citizens at thePlymouth District Library, 223 S.

Main St. Plymouth.Barone, who has a law prac-

tice on Main Street in down-town Plymouth, is serving hisfirst elected two-year term rep-resenting the 10th Wayne

County Commission District.Barone was appointed to fill avacancy in 2015 created whenShannon Price resigned hiscounty commission seat afterbeing appointed Plymouth

Township Supervisor. The 10th District includes

Plymouth and both Plymouthand Canton townships. Baroneand Terry Marecki of Livoniaare the only two Republicans

serving on the 15-member coun-ty commission.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m.and is open to the public. Formore information visit: ply-mouthconcernedcitizens.com.

Fred and Bonnie Priebe

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Calendar of events

Historic calendars for saleThe 2017 Belleville Area Historical

Society calendar is now available and hasbeen discounted to $5.

The calendars can be purchased atseveral tri-community locations includ-ing, Belleville Area Museum, BellevilleArea Chamber of Commerce, BellevilleCity Hall, Garden Fantasy on Main,Sumpter Ace Hardware, SumpterTownship, and the Van Buren TownshipHall Treasurer's office.

The museum is located at 405 Main St.in Belleville.

For more information, contact KatieDallos at (734) 697-1944.

Citizens Academy enrollment openCanton residents who want to learn

more about how their police departmentworks will have that opportunity duringthe upcoming Citizens Police Academy inthe township.

Individuals who attend the academywill have the opportunity to learn thepolicies and operational procedures ofthe department through presentations,demonstrations and hands-on activities

This year, the Citizens Police Academywill take place from 6-9 p.m. onThursdays for eight weeks beginningApril 6 and continuing through May 25.

Class size is limited for this free pro-gram. Applicants are limited to CantonTownship residents who are at least 21years of age. Applicants must have nofelony convictions and no misdemeanorconvictions in the past three years,Applicants will be subject to a back-ground check.

Applications for the academy willaccepting online at www.cantonpublic-safety.org, through Feb. 28 or in person atthe front desk of the Canton PoliceDepartment located at 1150 S. CantonCenter Road.

More information is available by con-tacting Special Services Sgt. Ed Johnsonat (734) 394-5411.

Patriotic volunteers soughtPlymouth Township officials are seek-

ing volunteers to lead the Pledge ofAllegiance at the start of the regularmeetings on the second and fourth

Tuesdays of the month at township hall. Suggested qualifications include being

an active duty or retired military service-man or woman, a member of a service orScouting organization, a retired firstresponder, member of a student govern-ment organization or a patriotic citizen.

Interested residents should contactSue Brams, executive assistant to thesupervisor at sbrams@plymouthtwp.org;or call (734)354-3204.

Congregation meets SundayRedeemer Lutheran Church offers

worship services at 11 a.m. Sunday atTyler Elementary School, 42200 TylerRoad in Belleville.

For more information call (734)740-4230 or access www.redeemerluther-anchurchmi.com.

Legislator hosts coffee hoursState Rep. Kristy Pagan (D-Canton)

will host monthly coffee hours at 7 p.m.the fourth Monday of the month atPanera Bread, 41950 Ford Road inCanton Township.

Pagan has invited residents to join herto discuss their thoughts and ideas abouthow she can best represent and addressthe needs of her constituents.

Raffle benefits children's foundation The Garden City Rotary 200 Club

Raffle to benefit the Jory Children'sFoundation is now under way.

The grand prize is a two-year prepaidlease on a 2017 Ford Focus SE or $4,000;second price is round trip airfare for twofrom Spirit Airlines and third prize is din-ner for to aboard Old Road MurderMystery Dinner Trains.

Complete rules can be found atwww.jorykids.com. Only 200 tickets at $50each will be sold and winners need notbe present at the drawing which isplanned for from 7-11 p.m. March 4 atSkateland West, 37550 Cherry Hill inWestland.

Genealogy class offeredExperienced members of the

Northville Genealogical Society will hostan intermediate class featured new areasof research from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 11 at the Novi Public Library, 45225West Ten Mile Road in Novi.

The class is free but registration isrequired on the Novi Library website orby phone at (248) 349-0720. Attendeesshould bring a lunch or plan a stop at thelibrary café.

Following a noon break, the class willcontinue with hands-on help with indi-vidual research using the library comput-er lab.

For more information, call (248) 349-0720.

Book sale plannedFriends of Westland Library will host a

two-day Bag Book Sale from 10 a.m. until4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 and from noonuntil 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12.

Both days are $4 bag days.The library is located at 6123 Central

City Pkwy. in Westland.For information, call (734) 326-6123.

Hayden's donates to United WayHayden's Grill & Bar of Canton and

Plymouth Community United Way arepartnering to raise funds for communityoutreach programs. Hayden's will bedonating 15 percent of diners' bills toUnited Way from 11 a.m. until midnightFriday, Feb. 10.

Customers will need to present a flyerto their servers to facilitate the donationto Plymouth Community United Way.Flyers can be downloaded directly fromwww.plymouthunitedway.org, or shownon your mobile device.

For more information, call RandiWilliams at (734) 453-6879, ext. 5 or e-mail randi.williams@pcuw.org.

Comedy workshop availableDo you have that knack to be funny?

Are you that type of person that is not arisk taker? Do you like to speak in front ofpeople? Would you like to break out ofyour comfort zone? Then maybe youshould take an Improv Comedy Workshoptaught by instructor John Thiede. Improvcomedy will help you in the everydayworld by teaching you to think on yourfeet and how to react and adapt veryquickly to those unplanned events.

At the end of the class the ensemblewill have a small show for their friendsand family. Course #:ARTC-6005/CRN42080. The class fee is $ 75 and the work-shops will take place from 10 a.m. until12:30 p.m. Feb. 11 through March 25 atWayne County Community CollegeDistrict Western Campus, 9555 HaggertyRoad, Belleville, MI 48111

Free legal advice availableA free legal presentation and assis-

tance is planned for 12:30 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 15 offered by the WayneSenior Services Office, located in theHYPE Recreation Center, 4635 HoweRoad, in Wayne.

Experienced legal staff members willprovide free legal assistance to seniors onmost civil cases including, guardianship,conservatorship, wills, trusts, power ofattorney, nursing homes andMedicare/Medicaid.

Seniors must sign in by 12:30 p.m. andattend the presentation in order toreceive additional assistance.

Register for the presentation byTuesday, Feb. 7 by calling (734-721-7460)or at the Senior Services office. All WayneCounty residents 60 and older are eligiblefor the free service.

The seminar will be presented byElder Law and Advocacy Center ofNeighborhood Legal Services Michigan.

Michigan Ross School of BusinessEnriching Academics and Collaboratingwith High Schools Program (MREACH).Pittman has participated in both pro-grams and in addition to excelling aca-demically is involved in the Alpha KappaAlpha Sorority, Inc., AKA Teens, mentor-ing program and a variety of extracurricu-lar activities at Romulus High Schoolincluding: the National Honor Society,band, softball team, cheerleading and theGear Up Program.

She advised anyone interested in abusiness career to apply to the LEAD pro-

gram.“Do it! Turn in everything on time and

embrace this opportunity with open arms,eyes, and ears. I am so grateful to Ms.Denham for providing me with the infor-mation to apply for LEAD and pushing meto finish the application. This is an experi-ence I will forever be grateful for and I amnot just saying this. I mean this with mywhole heart.

“I still have my group chat with all ofthe LEAD students and RTAs and we canjust talk about anything and support eachother. We make it a mission to visit eachother and stay in communication no mat-ter what state anyone is in,” Pittman said.

More information about LEAD is avail-able at http://www.leadprogram.org/ . Theapplication deadline for summer 2017 isFeb. 15.

StudentFROM PAGE 1

Each year the Plymouth RotaryClub awards scholarships to studentswho reside in the Plymouth Cantonschool district. This year, Rotary willaward two scholarships valued at$10,000 over a four-year period as wellas a number of additional scholar-ships valued at approximately $8,000.

These scholarships are uniquebecause they are based upon well-

rounded individuals who havedemonstrated academic success aswell as leadership qualities andexhibit the characteristics of "Serviceabove Self."

Applications are available in thehigh school counseling office or online at www.plymouthrotary.org.

The deadline for applications isMarch 3.

Scholarship applications available