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CANTON
CANTON

Fine Arts Exhibition winners selected by juror

Winners in the 29th Annual reviewed by juror Jeff Cancelosi,
Canton Fine Arts Exhibition who is an artist, curator, and pho-
include Debbie Grifka who was tographer who is widely recog-
awarded best of show for her nized for his ongoing creation of
work, Chaos and Calm. Second photographic portraits of artists --
prize went to Ava Doyle for 'Ludo' national, regional, and local --
while third prize was awarded to working or showing work in
Lidia Natanail for 'The southeast Michigan. His artworks
Importance of Being Yourself'. have been juried into shows
Honorable mentions were award- across the United States by cura-
ed to Loralei Byatt for 'Neima' tors from the Whitney Museum of
and Alex Gilford for 'Tugboats American Art, the Detroit
near Zug Island', Merit award Institute of Arts, the Solomon R.
winners were Robert du Nord for Guggenheim Museum, the DIA
'The White Robe', Michael Morelli Art Foundation of New York, the
for 'Jesus in the Storm on the Sea Berkeley Art Museum, and Best of Show by Debbie Grifka Second Place by Ava Doyle Third Place by Lidia Natanail
of Galilee’, Lori Ann Zurvalec for Cranbrook Academy of Art. Chaos and Calm Ludo The Importance Of Being Yourself
'Ancient Bur Oak No.2' and Larry Cancelosi is also an adjunct facul-
Hoxey for 'Radiant Portal'. ty member at the College for Christina Czaja, Jennifer Davis, Lori Ann Zurvalec. The free exhibit is open from
“This annual exhibition con- Creative Studies in Detroit. He Ava Doyle, Alex Gilford, Rarroon, The Canton Fine Arts 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday and
tinues to gain a great reputation earned a B.F.A. degree in graphic Debbie Grifka, Bryan Grose, Exhibition began in 1993 as an Wednesday and from 4 until 8
for featuring some of the best- design from the University of Marcia Hales, Tina Hotchkiss, activity of Canton Project ARTS, a p.m. Thursday and Friday, during
emerging artists in Michigan,” Cincinnati School of Design, Art, Larry Hoxey, Jenn Kesler, Linda cultural programming body that public performances at the the-
said Elli Fassois, The Gallery at Architecture, and Planning, as Klenczar, Margaret Larson, John provided various arts-related ater and by appointment by call-
Cherry Hill coordinator. “We're well as a B.A. in radio/television, Middlestead, Michael Morelli, events and activities to the com- ing (734) 394-5308. The gallery,
hoping that as many people as with a minor in photography, from Lidia Natanail, Robert du Nord, munity. In 2004, Canton Project located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road
possible stop in before the exhibi- Southern Methodist University. Robert Piatek, Kelly Potter, James ARTS was absorbed by Canton in Canton, is closed on holidays.
tion closes on Oct. 29, to select Featured artists this year Rodriguez, Jeffery Schofield, Leisure Services and is currently For more information about this
their favorite and vote for the included: Jean-Paul Aboudib, Claudia Selene, Nicole guided by the Canton latest exhibition, call (734) 394-
People's Choice Award.” Susan Aitken, Loralei R. Byatt, Szymanski, Alicia Vasseli, Nancy Commission for Culture, Arts, and 5308 or visit www.cantonvillageth-
This year 150 pieces were Nancy Coumoundouros, Wanchik, Michele Wyatt Friss and Heritage. eater.org.

Calm and cool

Public safety officials from both the police and fire
department in Canton Township recently honored
third-grade student Rylynn Hill. Rylynn was laud-
ed in front of her fellow students for her quick
thinking and action during a medical emergency
at her home. When her mother experienced a
severe medical emergency, Rylynn immediately
called 9-1-1 and remained calm as she directed
emergency personnel to her home. She provided
her address, unlocked the door for faster access
by responders and ensured that the family dogs
were caged so as not to interfere with getting help
for her mother. “We encourage the community to
use this experience as a teachable moment and
encourage you to take the time to help teach your
young members of the community the importance
of learning their address and phone numbers in
case they ever have an emergency,” officials said
in a prepared statement.