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CANTON
CANTON

Such a character

Disney Ice Show performer trained in Canton

While area audiences may skated in both regional and sec- ing “kids dressed up, singing, I portrayed my first role,” she
not recognize her in the various tional competitions and has dancing and waving,” it is diffi- said.
costumes she wears while completed both Senior Free cult not being home for the hol- Her phone, DeLuca said, is
bringing Disney characters to Skate and Senior Moves-in the idays. her lifeline to her family in
life on ice, Madison DeLuca is a Field ratings. “It can be tough not being Livonia, with whom she
familiar face at Arctic Edge ice Since joining the Disney per- with family but knowing when Facetimes every day.
rink in Canton Township. formers in 2014, she has trav- you perform over the holidays Before joining the ice show,
DeLuca, now 27, trained at eled to 39 countries. The best that a ticket is some kid's pres- DeLuca was a competitive
the ice rink for several years thing about living on the road, ent, and seeing their face light skater, she said. Her advice to
during her competitive skating she said, is traveling to so many up, it's so rewarding,” she said. any young people looking for a
career before joining the per- different cultures. “The worst DeLuca hopes to one day skating career is to put in the
formers in Disney On Ice pres- thing about living on the road is become a performance director work.
ents Find Your Hero which definitely my packing skills, I with Disney while she is cur- “I would say to work hard to Madison DeLuca
opens at 7 p.m. tonight, Sept. 21 want to bring everything,” she rently a line captain “and I love achieve that goal. I believe in
at Little Caesars Arena. said. it.” them, so they should believe in from Sept. 21-24 at Little
DeLuca began her skating While she said she loves the One of her fondest memo- themselves too.” Caesars Arena. For ticket
career at the age of 3, following traveling performances and ries, she said, is “when my fam- Disney On Ice presents Find prices and to purchase tickets
her older sister. She eventually hearing the applause and see- ily came to see me the first time Your Hero skates into Detroit visit www.DisneyOnIce.com.
Cherry Hill Village to

celebrate ‘ARTober’

ARTober is being celebrated at the businesses can purchase a bag of chalk
Village Arts Factory and the Village with a designated sidewalk square for a
Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton town- nominal fee to create their own work of
ship. street art.
The one-day arts festival will take In addition, local chalk artists Tim
place from noon until 5 p.m. Sept. 30 Cory and Nick Bair will be on hand
throughout Cherry Hill Village. showcasing their talents as they create
The Village Arts Factory, located at vibrant works of chalk art.
50755 Cherry Hill Road, will host a Festival-goers will also be able to
Youth Art Fair featuring the work of view the 29th annual Canton Fine Arts
artists ages 8 to 18. Exhibition, on display through Oct. 28,
In addition to these promising stu- in the Gallery at Cherry Hill inside the
Hot tempered dent artists, the event will also feature Village Theater, which showcases a
broad range of artistic styles and inter-
resident artisans from the Village Arts
Factory, who will also be on site selling pretations in a variety of mediums from
Canton Police are seeking the identity of the driver of an SUV in connection with their original works providing festival- emerging and well-established
an attack on an employee at Tim Horton's on Ford Road near Canton Center
Road. The male driver of the vehicle, possibly a Chevy Trailblazer, was a patron goers with a chance to peruse and buy Michigan artists.
at the drive through window of the restaurant at about 6:30 a.m. Sept. 1. one-of-a-kind creations. Additional activities include a range
According to police reports, after receiving his order, the driver became upset Food trucks will also be onsite of engaging fall-themed activities tai-
and threw hot coffee on an employee standing inside the building at the drive- between the Village Arts Factory and lored specifically for children, along
through window. Witnesses described the driver as a white male approximately the Village Theater, located at 50400 with refreshments such as cider and
60 to 70 years of age with disheveled white hair, and a white goatee. Anyone Cherry Hill Road. In addition, a Chalk donuts. Entry to ARToberfest is free.
with information regarding the incident or the identity of the driver is asked to Art Festival will connect the two facili- For more additional information,
phone Canton Police Det. Kelley at (734) 394-5431. ties. visit www.cantonvillagetheater.org or
Individuals of all ages, families, and call (734) 394-5300 ext.1305.