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Thursday, May 31st through Sunday, June 3rd, 2012
Swartz Creek Hometown Days Directors: Larry Bush - General Chairman Daneen Fick - Secretary Dave Moore, CPA - Finance Nicole Krascell - Logistics/Assistant Expo Mark Kietzman - Grounds Andy & Paula Sparr - Entertainment (Not Pictured) DeAnna Krascell - Expo/Food Services Nelson Porter - Car Show Wanda Cummings - Parade Brenda Huyck - Vice Chairperson/Community Tent Susie Kietzman - Volunteers Theresa Seitz - Kidszone (Not Pictured)
Where Everyone Feels At Home! The Swartz Creek Hometown Days (SCHTD) is a celebration of community. It truly takes thousands of man hours to organize and host this festival. Plus thousands of dollars in generous donations from local businesses and individuals are used to make it happen. The time, energy and money is well invested as you will see as the entire community comes together to play. The Carnival will be set up and ready for fun on Thursday and that evening the SCHTD committee is hosting a kickoff dinner where the King and Queen of Hometown Days will be crowned. Right after the dinner you can head over to the Entertainment Tent to watch the Bubba’s Got Talent Finals. Our main attractions this year are the Vicenta’s White Tigers and High Flying Pages Aerial & Animal Thrill Show. They will be performing Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Entertainment tent hosts a number of acts. On Saturday night
Green Bottle Fly and Sunday Crush will appear. There are a great number of FREE things to do and see during the festival. Even the Carnival rides will be FREE from 6:00 am. till 8:00 a.m. Friday morning! Don’t miss the Benefit Concert on the football field Friday night! We will be giving the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan all non-perishable
food donations, Carriage Town Ministries all toiletry item donations and collecting cash donations at the gate. Enjoy the music of Thicker Than Water and then the Jason Eaton Band. Parking is at Sports Creek Raceway with MTA shuttle buses running Friday, 5:00 pm to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, Noon to 6:00 p.m.
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Entertainment Tonight and Every Night By Yvonne Sova
Every year the Swartz Creek Hometown Days Festival is presented in a different theme so the entertainment varies in keeping with the current theme. There is something in every way, shape and form for every age group. Sights, sounds, tastes and feelings stimulate every sensory perception. Boring is not an option. The Directors search for the best local talent to support our community. Groups that keep the audience tapping their feet, singing along and clapping in appreciation; the kind of music that soothes the soul.
Updated information can be found at www.hometowndays.org. Here are the Entertainment Tent hours and featured events: • Thursday: 7:00 p.m. to Midnight Bubba’s Got Talent Final • Friday: 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Surviving Justin • Saturday: Noon to 1:00 a.m. Green Bottle Fly was a hit last year and will return this year from 8:00 p.m. to midnight on Saturday
Bubba O’Mally’s Motorcycle Poker Run to benefit Camp Quality, a local camp for children with cancer, will wrap up about 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Entertainment Tent. Thanks to veteran volunteers, Andy and Paula Sparr for organizing the Entertainment Tent. They have worked diligently for the past eight years to organize the entertainment and keep everything running smoothly. For the last three years they were assistant directors and this year are directors of the entertainment tent.
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Local Businesses Featured in Expo Tent Hometown Days is upon us already. Excitement is brewing, preparation is taking place and above all, the community of Swartz Creek is coming together once again to make sure that EVERYONE feels welcome here! To advertise what at amazing local businesses es we have, the Expo tent this his year is sure to shine. The Expo Tent will be visited by many people ple who wish to learn more re about what Swartz Creek has to offer. What a great way to advertise your business for practically no cost! You can showcase all that your company has to offer while supporting your local community. This year is our fourth annual silent auction event
being held right in the Expo tent. This will take place all weekend from June 1st thru June 3rd and give all area businesses the opportunity to advertise and display current products and services and to allow everyone to see what you have to offer. If yyou are unable to obtain booth this year, please feel a bo an auction item to free to donate d a presence in the fesstill have h tival as well as to advertise tiv your business. yo If you would like to rent a space in the Expo tent for this year’s Swartz Creek Hometown Days festival or donate a silent auction item, please contact Deanna Krascell at (810)635-4574. Hope to see you there!
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FREE RIDES FOR ALL! Thanks to Randy Wise! They come by the hundreds! Kids at 6:00 a.m. are enthusiastic and motivated! What’s the draw? Carnival food and FREE rides! Thanks to the generosity of the Randy Wise Auto Mall for sponsoring the free morning rides. Bringing families together in a fun and relaxing environment is just part of the vision for Randy Wise. As sponsor of the Free Rides Morning at Swartz Creek Hometown Days, Randy Wise brings that opportunity to every family! Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. all of the Carnival Rides are FREE!
This is the third year in a row that the Randy Wise Auto Team has sponsored the free rides, but the tradition of giving by Randy Wise goes much farther back. Over 35 charities have received over $500,000 thanks to their generosity. The Randy Wise Team is the #1 contributor to United Way in Michigan. In recognition of their motivation to help local communities, Randy Wise was nominated as Time Dealer of the Year as well as being voted Best of Genesee by Flint Journal readers in 2011. There are five Randy Wise Team locations throughout Southeastern
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Veterans Memorial: Downtown Focal Point By Edith Campbell
As guests enjoy this year’s Hometown Days festivities they are but a stone’s throw away from one of the community’s proud accomplishments….the Veterans Memorial. In fact, it is a short walk from the Kickoff Dinner, the Homecoming Parade and the cluster of midway attractions. One can see the proud flag flying over the Civic Center on Fortino Drive, a lighted flag pole, embedded granite star and a memorial wall containing past war veterans’ names. Rising above the shiny floor are bronze statues representing the
country’s armed forces. visitors, including groups of school The Master Gardeners of Genesee children who come to learn about County design and install the flower veterans and patriotism. Its value is both esthetical and educational. The public has purchased bricks to pave the memorial and there is still a 30-foot portion left to sell. Bricks can be purchased in honor or memory of someone in increments of $50, $125 and $275 and there is a box of order forms in front of the Swartz Creek Post Office. Additional information about beds and maintain the site all sea- the Veterans Memorial project can sons to keep it weed free and looking be obtained by Calling Rick Henry its best. Its beauty is enjoyed by many (810) 635-7509.
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What is the Michigan Vietnam Veteran Traveling Memorial? What is the Michigan Vietnam Veteran Traveling Memorial? It is a Memorial to the Men and Women from Michigan who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. It’s a message saying “We Will Not Forget” those who did not come home from Southeast Asia and are listed as a Prisoner of War or Missing in Action. It is a place for those who have served to come together in remembrance of their fellow Soldier, Marine, Seaman, Airman, and Coast Guardsman. It is a place to honor those who have received the Flag as the words “on behalf of a proud and grateful nation,” have been spoken. Whatever it may mean to you,
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Sparking Business Swartz Creek Chamber of Commerce Swartz Creek is fortunate to have an active and involved business community. Stop by the Expo Tent to visit with local business – the spark plugs of our economy. A big part of the success of local entrepreneurs is the involvement and support of the Swartz Creek Chamber of Commerce. The Swartz Creek Chamber Board of Directors and Ambassadors are all volunteers committed to helping member businesses. The chamber is led by a motivated entrepreneur, Debra Hackett of American
Solutions for Business. In the Expo Tent you will find games, prizes, Patriot balloons and a major raffle hosted by the Swartz Creek Chamber. The Swartz Creek Area Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of businesses that promotes economic prosperity; community involvement and development; and serves as an interactive tool for business growth. Memberships are open to businesses that maintain voluntary annual dues. The membership includes net-
working opportunities, community involvement, image enhancement, information access, numerous discounts/benefits, and heightened credibility. Each month a member business hosts a luncheon where visitors and members can network and learn. On May 22nd their lunch is hosted by Vanessa Nelson of Expert Human Resources at AmericInn on Hill Road. Visit www.swartzcreekchamber.org for more information and to view their event schedule.
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Rockín’ 4 Charity Benefit Concert Friday Night
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The Hometown Days festival is always chucked full of fun for all ages in four days that showcase local talent and businesses, and imported entertainment from regional and national sources. This year, a benefit concert Rockín 4 Charityî has been added, which will entertain while giving guests a chance to help two worthy causes, Carriage Town Min-
istries of Flint and the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. On Friday night, the familyfriendly show will begin at 7 p.m. at the Swartz Creek High School. The public can brown bag the admission price with a sack of usable clothing or toiletries for Carriage Town or three cans of non-perishable food for the Food Ban of Eastern Michigan. This will make it a win-win situation for everyone. (Cash donations will be accepted with 50% going to the charities and 50% going to cover the cost of the concert.) It takes a plethora of volunteers to make this celebration possible, says Brenda Huyck, Vice Chair of the Hometown Days Committee. When you add a new activity, it makes you even more appreciative of the personal sacrifice by local people. There
are 12 directors who form their respective committees to oversee the many areas that have to be covered, totaling over one hundred bodies. The benefit concert precedes the annual fireworks display so entire families can settle in for a full evening of fun. The quality entertainment will be familiar to Family Life Radio listeners because some of the performers can be heard on the Midland 99.7 FM radio station. Emcee is Dave Borowsky, announcer from FLR. The agenda includes: Thicker Than Water is nationally known group with a hit song Proclaim and Reach from an album entitled Proclaim. The Jason Eaton Band and Furious Love and Saving Grace. In addition to local Christian music artists, Carriage Town Ministries continued on page 22
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has long been known as a haven for homeless men and as the economy worsens, their services are needed even more. A clothing room, food pantry and residential rehabilitation program is also available for men trying to rebuild their lives. They sponsor a summer children’s camp and seasonable parties for area youth. In recent years, they purchased three nearby homes in which women and children live in a family environment. They are a beacon of hope for the inner-city. Additional information can be obtained on www.carriagetownministries.com. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is a food distribution hub for many churches and agencies that provide food to people in need. All year around they spearhead food drives and fundraisers to finance their food warehousing operation. Donations of non-perishable food from the Hometown Days concert will be delivered to the Food Bank on Lapeer Road in Flint. The Rockín 4 Charity benefit concert in Swartz Creek will be a musical treat prior to a spectacular fireworks show and donations will aid two well-known charitable organizations. For more information on the concert contact Brenda Huyck (810) 922-7756.
into the contest. Learning begins at birth and continues every second of life. As the child grows and the circle of learning expands in preschool, day care, and before we know it they are in kindergarten, parents want to be sure their child receives quality education. This years Baby Contest sponsor is The Swartz Creek Montessori & Child Development Center, Inc., owned and directed by Lisa Sturgess, is dedicated to providing just such a specialized learning environment. The contest is hosted by St. Mary’s Girls Challenge Club. Samantha and Angela Boshaw are the leaders of the 5th - 8th grade girls who volunteer at the contest. They reflect the skills learned from their mother, Cheryl, who accepted the position of Chairman previously held by Patty Edmonds. Even after 4 years of helping with this event they still look forward to participating. Volunteers who love and care about their town are the foundation of the city and the heart that pumps life into Swartz Creek Hometown Days. Whether born here or moved here a short time ago everyone contributes their time and effort. A true reflection of the spirit of America!
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Thursday, May 31st BlueBerry Hill Pony Rides & Petting Zoo (Sponsored by Insulmaster) ...................................................................4:00 pm - Dusk Swartz Creek High School Idol Contest Tryouts ..................................................................................................................... 4:00 pm (Pre-Register by 1:00 pm on May 26th at sponsor SageLink Credit Union or hometowndays.org) Carnival ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Redeem your canned food/pantry donation for a free ride ticket from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. (Limit two ride tickets per person) Pay-One-Price $20 Wristbands ...........................................................................................................................4:00 pm – 11:00 pm Individual Ticket Sales ....................................................................................................................................................................All Day Kick Off Dinner (by Invitation Only) .................................................................................................................................................5:30 pm King & Queen nominees & family meet at Senior Center at 5:00 pm to be shuttled to Kincaid property Bubba’s Got Talent Finals .................................................................................................................................................................7:00 pm Entertainment Tent.............................................................................................................................................................. 7:00 - Midnight
Friday, June 1st Carnival Rides Randy Wise Auto Mall FREE Carnival Rides .................................................................................................... 6:00 am - 8:00 am Pay-One-Price $20 Wristbands .............................................................................................................................4:00pm - 11:00 pm Individual Ticket Sales ....................................................................................................................................................................All Day FREE Coffee & Donuts (Donated by Tim Horton’s & Donna’s Donuts) .............................................................. 9:30 am - 10:30 am Bingo ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Entertainment Tent......................................................................................................................................................... 4:00 pm - 1:00 am BlueBerry Hill Pony Rides & Petting Zoo (Sponsored by M&R Maintenance) ........................................................4:00 pm - Dusk Pet Awareness and Adoption (Sponsored by Swartz Creek Veterinary Hospital)............................................ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Expo Tent (Sponsored by Swartz Creek Area Chamber of Commerce)................................................................. 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Genesee County Master Gardener Coloring Contest Voting ......................................................................... 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Patsy Lou Williamson Auto Group FREE Vicenta’s White Tigers (2 Shows) .................................... 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Financial Plus FREE High Flying Pages Aerial & Animal Thrill Show (2 Shows) ............................. 5:00 pm & 7:00pm Idol Contest Tryouts (Pre-Register by 1:00 pm on May 26th at sponsor SageLink Credit Union or hometowndays.org) Swartz Creek Elementary School Students.......................................................................................................................... 5:00 pm Swartz Creek Middle School Students ...................................................................................................................................7:00 pm FREE Fiddler’s Re Strung (Sponsored by 2011 Silent Auction Funds) ........................................................................................7:30 pm Surviving Justin............................................................................................................................................................. 8:00 pm - Midnight Benefit Concert for Food Bank of Eastern Michigan & Carriage Town Ministries Swartz Creek High School Football Field .....................................................................................................Gate Opens at 7:00 pm Simply bring: Non Perishable Goods, Bag of Clothing, Toiletries or a Cash Donation Thicker Than Water .................................................................................................................................................... 8:15 pm - 8:45 pm Jason Eaton Band .............................................................................................................................................................9:00 pm - Dusk Graff Durand FREE Fireworks Display ........................................................................................................................................Dusk 24 • 2012 Swartz Creek Hometown Days
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Saturday, June 2nd 12th Annual Perennial Plant Exchange ................................................................................................................. 9:30 am - 10:30 am (Located on Civic Drive across from Police Station - rain or shine) FREE Coffee & Donuts (Donated by Tim Horton’s & Donna’s Donuts) ............................................................... 9:30 am - 10:30 am Bingo ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Michigan Vietnam Veteran’s Traveling Memorial (Fortino Drive) ..................................................................10:00 am - 5:00 pm BlueBerry Hill Pony Rides & Petting Zoo (Sponsored by Fick Excavating) ........................................................... 11:00 am - Dusk Pet Awareness and Adoption (Sponsored by Swartz Creek Veterinary Hospital)........................................... 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Carnival ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Expo Tent (Sponsored by Swartz Creek Chamber of Commerce) ........................................................................ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Includes SCHTD Silent Aution Fundraiser & Festival Information Station Sharp Funeral Home Hometown Days FREE Parade ................................................................................................. 12:00 pm (Thanks Swartz Creek United Methodists for cleaning up after the parade) Entertainment Tent.............................................................................................................................................................. Noon - 1:00 am 8th Annual FREE Car Show on Fortino Drive (Sponsored by Woods Collision)......................................................1:00 - 5:00 pm FREE Karate Demonstration ........................................................................................................................................2:00 pm - 2:30 pm FREE Smooth Steps Dance Studio Performance ..........................................................................................................2:30 - 2:45 pm Swartz Creek Idol Contest Open Mic Trials & Finals ............................................................................................................... 3:00 pm (Pre-Register by 1:00 pm on May 26th at sponsor SageLink Credit Union or hometowndays.org) Financial Plus FREE High Flying Pages Aerial & Animal Thrill Show (3 Shows) ..........3:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm Patsy Lou Williamson Auto Group FREE Vicenta’s White Tigers (3 Shows) .................2:00 pm, 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm Swartz Creek Idol Contest Finals Elementary, Middle & High School Students ...........................................................5:30 pm Indian Anishinaabe Kinoomaagewin Presentation ............................................................................................................... 6:00 pm Michigan Scottish Pipes and Drums.............................................................................................................................................6:30 pm Green Bottle Fly ............................................................................................................................................................ 8:00 pm - Midnight
Sunday, June 3rd Beautiful Baby Contest (Prizes sponsored by Swartz Creek Montessori) Pre-Registration: 00 - 06 Months/Noon - 12:15 pm • 07 - 12 Months/12:15 pm - 12:35 pm 13 - 18 Months/12:35 pm - 12:55 pm • 19 - 24 Months/12:55 - 1:15 pm Pet Awareness and Adoption (Sponsored by Swartz Creek Veterinary Hospital)........................................... 11:00 am - 5:00 pm BlueBerry Hill Pony Rides & Petting Zoo (Sponsored by Brenda’s Catering) .......................................................12:00 pm - Dusk Entertainment Tent (Camp Quality Benefit Motorcycle Poker Run Denstination) ..................................................Noon - 4:00 pm Crush .........................................................................................................................................................................................Noon - 4:00 pm Expo Tent (Sponored by Swartz Creek Area Chamber of Commerce) .......................................................................Noon - 5:00 pm SCHTD Silent Auction Fundraiser Ends at 2:00 pm Michigan Child I.D. Program (Sponsored by Swartz Creek Masonic Lodge #458) ...........................................1:00 pm - 4:00pm Financial Plus FREE High Flying Pages Aerial & Animal Thrill Show (2 Shows) ............................ 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Patsy Lou Williamson Auto Group F FREE REE Vicenta’s White Tigers (2 Shows) ................................... 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm
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Performances to Dazzle & Amaze! Vicenta’s White Tigers & High Flying Pages Aerial & Animal Thrill Show By Edith Campbell
When one asks what is new at the 2012 Hometown Days, they may be remembering the outstanding elephant show of last year, the Elephant Encounter. It dazzled everyone, says Larry Bush, Chairman of this year’s festival. It’s been hard to match, but I think we’ve done it with a white tiger act and a world-traveled aerial thrill show. Vincenta’s White Tiger Show
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Performances to Dazzle & Amaze! Vicenta’s White Tigers & High Flying Pages Aerial & Animal Thrill Show continued from page 32
ful act of her own with the white tigers, which she has raised from age 14 months. It is said to be the only show of its kind. The second headliner is the High Flying Pages Family Aerial and Animal Thrill Show consisting of 30 minutes of non-stop height, thrill and laughter. The Pages family will perform a double catch flying trapeze act of flipping, twisting and catching 50 feet in the air, which was named the best flying trapeze act in the US, by winning international gold and silver circus medals. Their Russian Swing act is a giant human swing that catapults one person at a time 40 feet in the air. They are then caught by a canvas on which they slip and slide their way to the ground safely.
The youngest member of the Pages family, Mercedes, is best known for her Ballerina on Horseback act in which she rides and dances on two ponies. This year she is joined by The Riding Donnerts family, masters of equestrian riding and 5th generation circus performers. They will display riding artistry, juggling and comedy all on horseback. Mercedes has become famous with her spinning aluminum hula-hoop act which ends with a finale of several hula-hoops wrapped around her at one time. Each act will perform at least twice each day, with an extra show added for Saturday by the High Flying Pages. View the complete schedule in the center of this publication for details or visit www.hometowndays.org.
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Behind The Scenes When you attend Swartz Creek Hometown Days you are focused on the many activities, food and people. Lots of people are moving around, enjoying themselves with friends and family, within a relatively small area. The planning to keep the event safe, clean, and of course to maximize the fun, begins months in advance. Planning the “grounds” is Mark Kietzman’s job and has been for the last six years. Mark’s business, Insulmaster started in 1979 as an insulation company. Today Mark wears many hats and thrives on the variety. His responsibility for Hometown Days is simply - “Anything that touches the ground.” Tables, chairs, stages, generators and of course the tents and electricity are all supervised by Mark. “It’s like building a city out of nothing,” said Kietzman. The largest tent is 60’ wide and 140’ long on Kincaid Field. A gen-
erator on site supplies power, and thanks to a donation of transformers from a local farmer, the current is stepped down to supply the tents. The eleven acres that Hometown Days takes over is donated by a local farmer as well, the Kincaid Family. Over the six years that Mark has been involved, they have cleared more land each year and expanded the grounds. Mike Cummings of M. R. Maintenance of Swartz Creek is the assistant grounds maintenance director and with Mark they run a crew of about 40 volunteers that set up and maintain the grounds. During the weekend a crew of three rotates through emptying trash cans and replacing plastic bags. About 40 yards of trash is collected over the four day weekend. They do the best they can to recycle some of that. Mark and his wife Susie Kietzman park their trailer on the grounds on Memorial Weekend and live on the
grounds for the week. Susie is the volunteer director, so they are both busy making things happen. “Unfortunately I’ve never had the time to enjoy the rides or the many entertainment opportunities availalable during the Festival,” said Mark. It is a constant whirl of activity to bring it all together. “Amazing how you can bring a whole city together and make it work and have a good time doing it,” said Mark. Mark is proud to be able to take great care of the vendors for Hometown Days. “One call does it all,” said Mark. “Vendors can trust that we will take care of them.” So, with the vendors taken care of, the vendors can focus on making your experience at Hometown Days the best possible. Come check it out!
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The Grand Marshalls for the Hometown Days Parade will be representatives from each branch of the military. Show your support for our troops as they lead the parade. A parade brings out the spirit of the community as you see the dance studios, pom squads, politicians, service clubs, youth organizations and of course the Dragon Marching Band. Everyone has a
favorite in the parade, but they are all cheered on as they make their way from the High School, down Miller Road and up Fredrick Street. Saturday at noon is when you want to have your spot picked out along the parade route. Lineup for the parade is on Cappy Lane at 10:30 a.m. Sharp Funeral Home is the sponsor of the Hometown Days Parade.
Wanda Cummings is the Swartz Creek Hometown Days director that organizes the participants and volunteers make the parade happen. New this year, Swartz Creek United Methodist Church is doing a much needed parade route clean-up immediately following - THANK YOU! See you there.
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PAWS Animal Rescue: Helping Pets and People By Edith Campbell
Each year, the Hometown Parade includes some fourlegged walkers who get lots of smiles from all ages, and in the Pet Awareness & Adoption Tent, you will find pets available for adoption. PAWS volunteers will be walking in the parade on Saturday. They are active in Swartz Creek and pledged to buy food for a year for the Police K-9 Officer, Ike. That’s not the first time the PAWS signature has been seen around the community. Since 1997 they have been rescuing and rehabilitating pets and adopting them into loving homes (at businesses like PetSmart,
PetCo and Family Farm & Home). They adopt out over 300 dogs and cats a year. (formerly called Last Chance Rescue, name changed 2011) Animals come to PAWS from a variety of circumstances and are quarantine at their Swartz Creek farm. From there the animals are fostered in homes of volunteers who care for them until they are adopted. This enables PAWS to get acquainted with the animal and pass on their insight to prospective owners. Their philosophy is to adopt dogs to families to live indoors as a family member. Follow-ups are made following adoptions and a return policy is in place. The area’s economic downturn has meant additional pressure on PAWS, says President Glenda Beatty. Both because of the sheer numbers - and
the fact that animals now come to us with more medical problems. Adoption fees do not cover our expenses and we rely on volunteer help and private donations to stay afloat. Beatty says that rewards come when unwanted animals become part of a loving family or an abused animal is turned around to be a service dog. All animals are spayed/neutered prior to adoption and are micro chipped and up to date on shots and worming. Heartworm cases are also treated. PAWS Animal Rescue has a critical need for volunteer holding homes, funds for their spay/neuter fund and an ongoing need for quality dog food. For additional information leave a message on (810)635-9649 or send donations to PO Box 87, Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Their Web site is www.pawsanimalrescue.net
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Swartz Creek Veterinary Hospital 10010 Miller Rd. • Swartz Creek, MI 48473
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• Jeffrey Pinkston, DVM • Carole Cocagne, DVM • Dennis Pinkston, DVM • Krista Kline, DVM • Nicole Stilson, DVM Swartz Creek Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Swartz Creek. Our professional and courteous staff seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. We strive to offer excellence in veterinary care to Swartz Creek and surrounding areas.
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Pictured above are last year’s winners of the Teen Idol Contest. Join the fun and participate this year! Besides the great fun, you have a chance to earn prize money! Finalists receive prize money, trophies, and bragging rights. There will be 4 Categories: 1) Swartz Creek High School Tryouts: Thursday, May 31st at 4:00 p.m. 2) Swartz Creek Elementary School Tryouts: Friday, June 1st at 5:00 p.m. 3) Swartz Creek Middle School Tryouts: Friday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. Swartz Creek Elementary, Middle,
and High School Finals: Saturday, June 2nd at 5:30 p.m. 4) Open Mike: All in one competition (if not in a category above). Tryouts and finals: Saturday, June 2nd, at 3:00 p.m. Special Instructions: 1) Pre-registration is required electronically online at hometowndays. org or in person at SageLink Credit Union by 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 26th. 2.) You must supply your own karaoke CD or may sing acappella. 3.) Tryouts and competitions will be held during the Swartz Creek Home-
town Days Festival at Kincaid Park in the Idol/KidsZone Tent on the West side of Morrish and South of Miller. (Parking and shuttle service is available at Sports Creek Raceway.) 4.) Please arrive 30 minutes early to sign in. If you have questions please call Theresa or Joe Seitz (810) 635-2390. Paige Cram, pictured on the cover, has competed for the last three years and has placed in her division. (Swartz Creek Idol Contest has no affiliation with American Idol.)
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