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CANTON - WESTLAND
CANTON - WESTLAND

Museum masterpieces on display in Westland

Some of the greatest artists of ings, Westland City Hall and Westland Library at 6123 Central
all time have come to visit some Westland parks as incredi- ” City Parkway; residents can see
Westland. ble display locations for this cele- The exhibits remain in place The Piazza San Marco by
The Detroit Institute of Arts bration of art,” commented Canaletto in the grass near
has completed the installation of Mayor William R. Wild. “We are through October and are available Octagon House in Westland
reproductions of museum mas- thrilled to see this program usually 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Historic Village Park at 857 S.
terpieces throughout the city as return to our community.” Wayne Road and Amedo
part of the Inside Out program. The City of Westland is one of Modgliani's A Woman is on dis-
The program, now in the 12th 27 communities spread across play at the front entrance of the
year, has brought six weather- Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Jan Van Eyck is displayed at city at Tattan Park at 1901 N. Carlson Jefferson Barns Community
resistant reproductions of mas- counties each with timeless hall at 36300 Warren Road; St. on the wall on the side of the Vitality Center at 32150 Dorsey.
terpieces from DIA collection to pieces from the DIA Inside Out Claude Monet's Rounded Flower concessions stand; Love Flight of The exhibits remain in place
the Westland community. Program. For more information Bed can be seen at the Senior a Pink Candy Heart by Florine through October, museum offi-
“The City of Westland is proud on DIA in Westland visit Friendship Center at 1119 N. Stettheimer is mounted on a wall cials said and are available usu-
to accept these six pieces and www.cityofwestland.com Newburgh Road; Fourteenth near the picnic area at the ally 24 hours a day, seven days a
have chosen community build- Saint Jerome in his Study by Street by John Sloan is on exhibit William P Faust Memorial week.
Township celebrates with family picnic Sept. 24

There will be festive food, live great local eats and drinks, and cer fields on the north side of and more others. A Beer and A convenient Uber, Lyft, par-
music and fireworks at the then sit back and enjoy some the park. The Amphitheater Wine Garden will also be avail- ent drop-off/pick-off spot has
Canton Township Picnic in the amazing fireworks,” stated Jon Stage performance will feature able within the amphitheater been designated on Civic Center
Park set for Friday, Sept. 24. LaFever, Canton Leisure Packin Heat Band from 5 until area on the south side of Boulevard in front of the Canton
The event will take place Services deputy director. 6:30 p.m.; Killer Flamingos from Heritage Park for individuals 21 Public Library main entrance.
from 5 until 9 p.m. in Heritage “Canton has a well-respected 7 until 8 p.m. and an encore per- and older. All event welcome booths will
Park and include food choices tradition for its fireworks, and formance by Killer Flamingos Picnic in the Park partici- also feature children's wrist-
from area restaurants and food although this event is much following the fireworks. Live pants will be expected to follow bands that can be filled out to
trucks, popular music artists more low-key than our previous music will also be performed on Centers for Disease Control include their parents' contact
performing on two stages, before Liberty Fests, we hope that area the Canton LIVE Stage, with (CDC) and Michigan details, in case parties become
the fireworks extravaganza residents will enjoy this type of Motor City Sensation from 5 Department of Health and separated during the event.
scheduled to begin at dusk. casual fall event that culminates until 6:30; CrasherZ Band from 7 Human Services (MDHHS) Event-goers are also reminded
“We're hoping friends and with some of the best fireworks until 8 p.m. and an encore per- guidelines that may be in place that all bikes must be parked in
neighbors grab their big blan- around,” LaFever said. formance by CrasherZ following at the time of this event. park bike corrals.
kets and head over Heritage Featured entertainment will the fireworks. Spectators are also encouraged There is no admission fee to
Park, where they'll be able to include performances at the Participating food trucks and to bring blankets and lawn attend this outdoor event and
pick a spot for their picnic and Amphitheater, as well as on the area restaurants include: Great chairs to ensure that every guest parking is also free. For more
watch our live music perform- Canton LIVE Stage, which is Lakes Confections; Impasto; can enjoy this outdoor commu- information, visit www.canton-
ances, choose from a variety of located at the Heritage Park soc- Maraschinos Pub; PizzaPazza nity celebration. fun.org or call (734) 394-5460.
Canton Fire Department is awarded federal grant

Members of the Canton Board physicals and cancer screenings various hazards and harmful car- tion, blood panel, EKG stress test,
of Trustees formally accepted a ” for firefighters, during a two-year cinogens, we are being proactive chest X-ray, bladder cancer
Federal Emergency The total amount of period. in providing these advanced screening, audiometric and visu-
Management Agency (FEMA) $142,080 will cover "The health and safety of our physical and screening opportu- al test, ultrasound, tuberculosis
Assistance to Firefighters Grant firefighters is at the forefront of nities to alert firefighters of any screen, hepatitis panel, fit test for
The grant was awarded to the enhanced physicals. many enhancements being made unknown medical conditions masks, prostate and testicular or
Canton Township Fire in the organization," said Fire that may exist," Stoecklein ovarian exam and colorectal
Department in the amount of Chief Chris Stoecklein. "Knowing added. stool screening to ensure the
$129,163.64, with a 10 percent ment. The total amount of this profession has the potential The enhanced medical care health of all firefighters in the
match of $12,916.36 by the depart- $142,080 will cover enhanced for employees to be exposed to will include a physical examina- Canton department.