Community Corner

5 Things You Need to Know Today — July 30, 2012

Here's what you need to know in Plymouth and Canton today.

Trivia: Allison Schmitt set a new U.S. record Sunday for fastest time for an American in the 400-meter freestyle (individual) . Who held the previous record?

Yesterday's trivia answer: "Allison Schmitt is a University of Georgia student majoring in psychology."

- as answered correctly by Patch reader Tom Dusbiber

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5. Schmitty Watch: Keep tabs on Allison Schmitt's Olympic journey in London

In addition to checking up on Plymouth-Canton Patch regularly for updates, you also can keep tabs on Allison Schmitt's Olympic events and results on NBC Sports' Olympic profile for Schmitt. You also can follow Schmitt on Twitter at @arschmitt.

4. Plymouth Township Concerned Citizens meet Tuesday at Plymouth District Library

The Plymouth Township Concerned Citizens group at , 233 S. Main St. Topics include:

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  • The Five Mile Road Water Tower
  • Grant for new pavillion in the Township Park
  • Plymouth Twp. declining net worth of government funds
  • Township Supervisor, Clerk and Treasurer salary update
  • League of Women Voters Candidates Forum
  • Fire/EMS status

3. Are you following us yet?

When Plymouth Patch and Canton Patch merged, our social media sites followed suit, and both now are using the previous Plymouth Patch Facebook and Twitter accounts. You can "Like" us at facebook.com/PlymouthCantonPatch and follow up on Twitter at @PlymouthPatch. If you haven't made the switch from our Canton pages yet, please do so!

2. Readers' Choice 2012: Vote for your favorite Plymouth-Canton businesses

Help Patch determine the best of the best by voting for your favorites in our 22 Readers' Choice categories.

Click on the links under each category and vote in the poll attached to each article.

Cast your vote by Aug. 17 and help us decide who's best. Whichever business gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner.

1. Submit your Concours d'Elegance photos on Patch

We hope you enjoyed the Concours d'Elegance festivities this weekend at . Just remember: You can add photos from the event to our photo gallery.


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