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July 2017

In This Edition 10 Mile/Napier Road Closure……………… Page 1 Board of Review……………………………. Page 1 Kite Festival Recap………………………… Page 2 OIS Lyon Ride and Picnic in the Park……. Page 3 Watering Restrictions……………………… Page 3 New Ichiban Sushi and Chinese Bistro….. Page 4 Big Adirondack Chair………………………. Page 5 Road Commission Maintenance………….. Page 5 Motorcycle Ride and Color Run…………… Page 6 Annual Photo Contest Accepting Entries… Page 7 Free Health Clinic Information…………….. Page 7 Lyon Township Public Library Events……. Page 8 Summer Storm Safety……………………... Page 9 Fireworks Safety……………………………. Pg 10 Fire Marshal Don Collick Retires………….. Pg 11

Township Calendar Independence Day……….. Jul 3, 4 – Twp Closed Board of Trustees………… Jul 5 – 7:00 p.m. OIS Motorcycle Ride……… Jul 8 – 11:00 a.m. Planning Commission……. Jul 10 – 7:00 p.m. DDA………………………… Jul 11 – 7:00 p.m. Board of Review…………... Jul 18 – 10:00 a.m. Parks and Rec Board….…. Jul 18 – 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission……. Jul 24 – 7:00 p.m. Board of Trustees………… Aug 7 – 7:00 p.m. DDA………………………… Aug 8 – 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission……. Aug 14 – 7:00 p.m. Parks and Rec Board…….. Aug 15 – 7:00 p.m. ZBA………………………… Aug 21 – 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission……. Aug 28 – 7:00 p.m.

All meetings are held at:

Lyon Township 58000 Grand River Avenue

New Hudson, MI 48165 Phone: 248-437-2240

Fax: 248-437-2336

http://www.lyontwp.org

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10 Mile/Napier Road Closure Starting July 5th, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) will begin work at 10 Mile and Napier Road. Starting July 17th, they will be closing 10 Mile Road from Copperwood Drive to Nepavine Drive (west and east of Napier Road). This closure is necessary to reconstruct the

intersection to a roundabout, cut the hill on 10 Mile road west of Napier Road, and reconstruct 10 Mile Road from Copperwood Drive to Nepavine Drive. The posted detour will be Griswold Road to 8 Mile Road to Novi Road back to 10 Mile Road, and vice versa. This detour is suggested for through traffic and trucks; individuals may seek alternate routes. An access route will be available to all homes and businesses in the area at all times. The first phase of the project is expected to conclude mid-November; however, the road should fully reopen approximately mid-October. The paving of Napier Road from 9 Mile to 10 Mile Road is expected to begin in the spring of 2018. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the RCOC: http://www.rcocweb.org.

Board of Review The Board of Review will meet at the Lyon Township Municipal Center (58000 Grand River Avenue, New Hudson, MI 48165) on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. The meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. until completed.

Honoring Yesterday.

Building Tomorrow.

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Kite Festival Recap

The 9th Annual Lyon Township Kite Festival hosted by the Lyon Event Organization (LEO) was a huge success! The beautiful weather and steady wind provided the perfect combination for kite flying. A big thank you goes out to all of the generous sponsors for their financial and in-kind donations. Check out http://www.lyonevents.org/sponsors page and be sure to let them know how much you appreciate their support of our community. Also thank you to the dedicated volunteers whose help makes this event possible and of

course to the community for bringing your family and friends to this unique and special event. LEO has big plans for next year’s event to celebrate the 10th annual anniversary. Friday will be added to the schedule to provide even more kite flying and fun activities. Save the date for the 10th Annual Lyon Township Kite Festival on June 1, 2 & 3, 2018!

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11th Annual Operation Injured Soldiers Lyon Ride The 11th Annual Operation Injured Soldiers Lyon Ride and Picnic in the Park will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at James F. Atchison Memorial Park (58000 Grand River Avenue, New Hudson). The registration fee to participate in the motorcycle ride is $20 per rider or passenger. The registration fee includes entrance, the ride, lunch, and an event t-shirt (while supplies last). http://www.injuredsoldiers.org

Watering Restrictions

Due to summer water system demands, Lyon Township prohibits irrigation with automatic sprinklers during 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., which are the peak usage times.

The Township appreciates the residents’ help with this, which will lessen the amount of iron in the drinking water.

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New Ichiban Sushi and Chinese Bistro

On June 22, 2017, The Lyon Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA), in cooperation with the Kensington Valley Chamber of Commerce, welcomed a new restaurant to Lyon Township in the New Hudson commercial district. The Ichiban Sushi and Chinese Bistro is located at 30763 Milford Road in the Lyon Oaks Plaza west of Milford Road and north of Lyon Center Drive West. The bistro is family owned and operated with a New York-trained sushi chef that serves dishes like a work of art. The menu offers a wide variety of Sushi, Japanese and Chinese cuisine in a modern styled dining space, or for carry-out or delivery. The website (which includes their menu) can be found at http://www.ichibansushichinese.com. “We are pleased that Lin and Rachel decided to invest in our community”, said Tina Archer, Lyon Township Downtown and Economic Development Coordinator. “People frequently state they would like to see more restaurants with a variety of food offerings as well as a nice place for a “date night” and Ichiban Sushi and Chinese Bistro offers that nice experience”. Owners Rachel and Lin received a “Welcome to Lyon Township” certificate as well as a historical framed photo of the old New Hudson Depot to put on display at their new restaurant. The photo embraces the Township’s motto of “Honoring Yesterday.Building Tomorrow.”

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Big Adirondack Chair The Lyon Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) commissioned the construction of a 7 ½ foot tall Adirondack-styled chair to be placed in James F. Atchison Memorial Park and for use at special events. The chair was constructed by local resident Craig Johnson, who has a talent with woodworking. The chair is designed to promote the township and serve as a “selfie” station. The chair was a big hit at the Kite Festival where it was placed on display. The chair is currently located in front of the Township Hall, but it will be relocated to a more permanent location by Pavilion #1 and the kid’s playscape area.

Road Commission Maintenance The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) maintenance crews were out in June to remove brush from the ditches along the roadside. Here they are seen working on the north side of Grand River Avenue, west of Lyon Center Drive.

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Motorcycle Ride and Color Run

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Annual Photo Contest Accepting Entries

Oakland County Parks and Recreation welcomes you to capture and share your park experience in a free photo contest. Submitted photos must fall in into a P.A.R.K.’D. theme: Parks, Artistic, Recreation, Kids, or Dogs. Full category descriptions can be found in the official rules at http://OaklandCountyParks.SmugMug.com. Entries will be accepted from May 29 through September 4, 2017. We are looking for all-season photos, so be sure to peruse your winter and fall collections for submission as well. All photos must be taken at any of the 13 Oakland County Parks. A Best of Show will be awarded, along with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from each P.A.R.K.’D. category. The Best of Show photo will appear on the cover of the 2017 Oakland County Parks Annual Report. All entries will be displayed online at the above website. For more information, please contact ParksPics@oakgov.com.

Free Health Clinic Information

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Lyon Township Public Library Events

Events

Summer Reading Program Make sure to sign up for summer reading, it is for all ages! Visit the library or http://www.lyon.lib.mi.us.

Adult Programs

Books & Brews Book Club – Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00 p.m.

Our next book is My Sunshine Away by M. O. Walsh. We meet at Draught Horse Brewery on Grand River for lively discussion. Pick up your copy at the library today!

Identity Theft – Saturday, July 22nd at 1:00 p.m. Presented by the the State of Michigan. Learn how to protect yourself and what to do if your identity is stolen.

Kids & Teens

Nature’s Mythbusters – Thursday, July 6th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us as we learn the truth about some of nature's myths with a naturalist from an Oakland County Parks Nature Center. Ages 3 and up.

Family Book Club: Mrs. Piggle Wiggle – Saturday, July 8th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pick up a copy of Betty MacDonald’s Mrs. Piggle Wiggle when you RSVP. Read it at home and then join us for some pizza and fun activities that go along with the book.

Animal Architects: Howell Nature Center – Wednesday, July 12th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Learn about Michigan’s ultimate architects through interactive demonstrations and meet some of these architects live and in person! Please RSVP.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover – Thursday, July 16th from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Listen to bedtime stories in your pajamas, then your stuffed animals can spend the night at the library. Pick them up on Friday to see what fun and trouble they got into! Please RSVP.

Kindness Rocks – Wednesday, July 19th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Spread kindness as we decorate rocks with positive message and images to be displayed at the library. Please RSVP.

Dan the Creature Man – Thursday, July 20th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Dan will be bringing a milk snake, python, tarantula, giant bullfrog, chameleon, iguana, tortoise, and parrot to visit the library! Sponsored by Vibe Credit Union.

Lego Block Party – Wednesday, July 26th from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Stop by and build something fun! We'll have Legos, K'nex, even baby blocks! Sponsored by Flagstar Bank.

Indonesian Shadow Puppetry Workshop – Thursday, July 27th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Patrick Elkins will be presenting a shadow puppet show that demonstrates the distinctive mix of movement, light, and sound that makes this unique medium so magical. Then kids, teens and adults will be able to create their own shadow puppets to take home. Please RSVP.

Tech Take Apart – Saturday, July 29th from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside computers and other gadgets? Join us as we take them apart and take a look at what's inside! Everything will be recycled after we're finished. Please RSVP.

Genealogy

Road Trip: Burton Historical Collection – Tuesday, July 18th (leaving the library at 11:00 a.m.) Sign up is required, and drivers are needed.

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Fire Marshal Don Collick Retires Don Collick began his career in the fire service with the Green Oak Township Fire Department. In 1997 Don was hired by the Lyon Township Fire Department as a firefighter. Over the next 20 years, Don rose through the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, and in 2005 was appointed by the Township Board as the Fire Inspector. In 2013, Don was promoted to the position of Fire Marshal, which he held until his retirement. Don has served on numerous committees in Oakland County as well as the Michigan Code Development committee with the Michigan Fire Inspector Society. Don looks forward to spending more time with his wife April of 22 years and their two children Brooke (20) and Tim (15) at their summer cottage.

Don would like to thank the members of the Board for the opportunity to serve the residents and businesses of Lyon Township.

Lyon Township Board of Trustees

John Dolan

Supervisor

Michele Cash

Clerk

Patricia Carcone

Treasurer

Lise Blades

Trustee

Kristofer Enlow

Trustee

John Hicks

Trustee

Sean O’Neil

Trustee