To celebrate National Fire Prevention Week October 8-14, the Canton Fire Department in conjunction with Canton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Fire Prevention poster contest for elementary school-age children. Children will be asked to draw, paint or color a 12" x 18" picture relating to this year's National Fire Prevention Week theme, "Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch what you heat." Information will be sent home through the Canton elementary schools detailing the poster requirements, or you can obtain detailed information on Canton's newly created web page on fire prevention specifically for children at www.canton-mi.org/fire/kids.asp.

Posters will be judged in two groups by age, with prizes being given out for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each group. Prizes include $50 savings bonds and free passes to Glo Golf and Zap Zone. First place winners will also receive lunch for their classmates along with a couple other surprises. Contest deadline is October 18. For more information, contact Fire Inspector Nichole Hamilton at 394-5459.