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Caro Chamber of Commerce
October 8 - COLUMBUS DAY
October - 17 - Chamber Board Meeting - 8:00 a.m. - Municipal Building
October 18 - After Hours - Cancelled
November 4 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
November 11 - VETERAN’S DAY
November 17 - Chamber Board Meeting - 8:00 a.m. - Rolka Building
November 18 - After Hours - Consumers Energy
November 22 - THANKSGIVING DAY
September/October 2012
429 North State Street, Suite 101,Caro, MI 48723
John Deere XUV 825i
Make boredom eat dust! This
heavy-duty Crossover Utility
Vehicle will never let you live life
in idle. It has true on-demand
4WD, electronic fuel injected
engine with 50 HP, 44 MPH,
operator protective structure with
3 point seatbelts, a 1400# payload
capacity and a 1500# towing
capacity.
There are just a few more days left
to get your raffle tickets for this
2012 Crossover Utility Vehicle. You may see this vehicle at any of the Chamber After Hours, Farmers
Market, sitting in front of the Chamber office (429 North State Street) or at Tri-County Equipment at 415
Bielel Road (M-24). The drawing is to be held after the Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival Grand Parade on
Sunday, October 7, 2012, at 5 p.m. on the Court House lawn. You do not need to be present to win. You
may purchase your ticket(s) at the Chamber office or from any of our directors listed on page 2. (If 1600
tickets are not sold, the drawing will revert to a 50/50 raffle.) Get your tickets soon!
The
32nd
Annual Tuscola
C o u n t y
P u m p k i n
Festival begins
Wednesday,
October 3 at 5
p.m.
with
a
Tailgate
Party
celebrating
all
upcoming football teams (high school
and college) and continues through the
Grand Parade on Sunday, October 7,
2012. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m.
New this year is a Pumpkin Pie Eating
Contest between schools, nitro-car
show with cacklefests at noon and 2
p.m. on Saturday, and most all
children’s activities will be held at
Schall School. See the orange insert for
a schedule of all the events for the
Festival.
Road Rally
Solve the clues to complete a
scavenger hunt!!
Theme: Fairy Tales
Saturday, October 20, 2012
3 p.m.
Caro Pool & Supply
121 North State Street, Caro
Prizes - Dinner - Fun - Festivities
Purchase advance tickets by October
18th for $10 per person at the Chamber
office and Caro Veterinary Clinic for
$12 at the door on Rally Day.
Go to www.carochamber.org or call
989-673-5211 for more information.
Plans are underway for the 2012
Gingerbread Village
- an old
fashioned holiday . . . where true
happiness is homemade! A
Sponsorship Commitment Form
should arrive soon if you haven’t
already received it. Most of the
activities we enjoy will be back: Taste
of Caro, Tea Time Delight, Home
Tours, Art Walk, façade decorating
contest, gingerbread house
competitions, workshops and more.
The Gingerbread Family - Fred,
Ginger, Cookie and Snap is excited
and looking forward to the event again
this year. Mark your calendar and plan
to join them for the fun and activities.
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429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
“Growing …to serve
you better”
Caro Chamber of Commerce
429 North State Street, Suite 101
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5211
FAX: (989) 673-2517
E-MAIL:
[email protected]
WEB: www.carochamber.org
2012-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Susan Rickwalt-Holder
Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems
VICE PRESIDENT
Mark Strzelewicz
Caro Veterinary Clinic
TREASURER
Tony Budreau
Independent Bank
SECRETARY
Sandra “Sam” Gutierrez
Happy Feet Floor Gallery
DIRECTORS
Steve Erickson
Tuscola County Economic Development Corp.
Danielle Folino
Signature Bank
Wendy Jacot
Human Development Commission
Olena “Len” Jensen
Thumb Cellular
Meggen Jensen
The Advertiser
Brent Morgan
City of Caro
Leianne Nichols
Caro Pool & Supply
Mark Ransford
Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services/
Ransford - Wasik
Christine Trisch
Heritage Hill
CHAMBER STAFF
Brenda Caruthers
Chamber Administrator
INTERN
Stephanie McLoskey
Delta College
DISCLAIMER - The fliers and other
advertisements included with this publication are
provided by COC as a general service to our
members and the community.
TUSCOLA AREA AIRPORT
Address:
1750 Speirs Drive
Caro, MI 48723
Phone:
989-673-4301
Employs: 2
The Tuscola Area
Airport is a public use
airport located 3
nautical miles southwest of Caro. It is
identified as CFS by
the Federal Aviation
Administration, but by the people of our surrounding area, it is identified as a hidden
treasure.
The Tuscola Area Airport covers an area of 260 acres at an elevation of 701 feet
above mean sea level. It has two runways - 5/23 is 4,300 by 75 feet with an asphalt
pavement and 12/30 is 2,300 by 110 feet with a turf surface.
The Airport Authority was formed in 1993 and is made up of all the towns and
townships in Tuscola County, the City of Caro, Cass City, and Elkland Township.
The Tuscola Area Airport continues to be a gateway to the world for Tuscola
County. Pilots of planes, both big and small, are served for business and pleasure
flights, agricultural use, and Wings of Mercy flights. A special thanks goes to the
pilots and the service they provide to those in need.
Jets, props, helicopters, seaplanes, crop dusters, and historic planes make use of the
airport. Planes are brought to the airport to be repaired and for their annual
certification. While many of these planes come and go, the airport is a permanent
home to over 40 planes.
For people flying in for business or pleasure there is a welcome center that can assist
in planning flights and plotting weather conditions. Fuel is available for purchase
and ground transportation is available to the pilots and passengers in the form of a
courtesy van that was donated by Moore Motors for the use of the guests.
A new piece of equipment (pictured above) was recently added to keep the snow off
the runway and the grass mowed. It is a New Holland TV 6070 155hp tractor with a
big snow blower and loader. This was purchased in part with donations from local
citizens.
Other public uses of the Airport include Boy Scout camp outs, the Annual Kiwanis
Fly-In, and the staging area for Thunder Across the Thumb.
Our Mission: “The mission of the Caro Chamber of Commerce is to
create a positive and productive environment where business can
grow and prosper, while enhancing the quality of life in the Caro
area.”
This Newsletter may also be viewed on our website: www.CaroChamber.org
429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723
The Chris Barrios
Agency, a State
Far m
I nsurance
provider, opened its
doors for business
on
September 1st.
Their new office is
conveniently located
at 1230 Cleaver
Road (North M-24)
in the former Team One Credit Union Office.
Convenient, hassle free parking and extended office hours
are a bonus that the Chris Barrios Agency is excited to
offer its customers. “Our office is open Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to meet the business needs of
our busy customers. We have plenty of parking space and
you don’t have to fight the traffic to get in or out of our
office. I couldn’t be more pleased with our location.”
Chris is a 2003 graduate of North Branch High School, a
Thumb Meet of Champions medal winner, and a 2009
graduate of Saginaw Valley State University, where he
received a BS in Kiniesiology and minor in Coaching.
While attending SVSU, Chris was a sprinter on the SVSU
Track and Field Team, where he earned GLIAC
All-Conference recognition. Prior to opening his own
agency, Chris worked for the Rollie Stephens State Farm
Agency in Flushing, and he completed his internship with
the Andy Wilder Agency in Yale, MI.
Chris currently lives in Cass City and is the very proud
father of Rodney Christopher (Hot Rod). Chris is the
youngest son of David and Nancy Barrios of Cass City,
formerly of North Branch.
Chris’ office staff includes Silena Rogers of North Branch
and Amanda Light of Munger. Their Grand Opening is
scheduled for Saturday, October 6th. Hot dogs and
refreshments will be served. While you’re up town touring
the pumpkin decorating contests and picking up your fresh
pumpkin pie, stop by our office for refreshments and a free
quote. We have Auto, Home, Life and Health Insurance as
well as a variety of financial and investment products to
serve your needs.
Pictured above at the Caro Chamber’s First Dollar
Presentation are Amanda Light, Silena Rogers, Chris
Barrios, and Chamber Directors Brenda Caruthers, Susan
Rickwalt-Holder of Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems,
Danielle Folino of Signature Bank and Steve Erickson of
Tuscola County EDC.
Save-A-Lot, located at 1253 East Caro Road, is under new
ownership and management. The store was going to close
and three generations of grocers Tim, Tom and Paul Freeman of Freeman Family Enterprise decided to buy
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the store and keep
it open in Caro.
After closing for a
fe w
d a ys
to
remodel, the store
has a new, clean
and appealing look
for its shoppers.
Save-A-Lot is open
from 8 a.m. - 8
p.m. Monday - Saturday and 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Jason Lemanski is the manager of the Caro store. He may
be contacted at 989-673-2224.
Pictured above at the First Dollar Presentation are (left to
right) Jim McLoskey of Senator Mike Green’s office, Dr.
Mark Strzelewicz of Caro Veterinary Clinic, Save-A-Lot
Manager Jason Lemanski, Steve Erickson of EDC,
employee Jessica Southworth, Meggen Jensen of The Advertiser, Assistant Manager Kristina Hartman, and
employees Anthany Bommarito and Lance Medbery. Stop
in and meet these people who are ready to serve you!
ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
McDonald’s had a
Ribbon
Cutting
ceremony at their
Grand Re-Opening
on
Monday,
August 13, in their
beautifully
remodeled Caro
restaurant.
They
have more seating
and outlets for
computer use. Many Caro officials and citizens turned out
to help them celebrate. McDonald’s is a family-owned
and operated business with restaurants in Caro and Cass
City. During the ceremony they made donations to the
Caro Area District Library and The Fowler Center. The
Luths are very appreciative of their employees and
customers.
Family members, from left to right, are Greg
Hollingsworth, Jimmy Luth, Trish Hollingsworth, Jim
Luth and Cheryl Luth.
McDonald’s is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Their
contact number is 989-673-6628.
Our Vision: “Our vision is to be the foremost voice for
area businesses and organizations. We exist to provide
leadership and to serve and represent our members. We
maintain a strong presence in the community by
organizing or assisting in activities that benefit the
citizens and the business sector. The Chamber actively
engages our members to be involved in the community
and provides opportunities to socialize, exchange ideas
and network.”
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429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723
individuals each week in 22 counties
including Saginaw, Bay, Huron,
Tuscola, Sanilac, and Genesee.
Anchor Cove Outreach Church
opened its doors with the first service
on February 27, 2011, across from
Wal-Mart. It is a church plant of Old
Town Christian Outreach Center in
Saginaw. They have provided a nondenominational, spirit-filled church
with contemporary praise and worship.
They have been blessed with growth by
leaps and bounds and have recently
purchased property at 201 East Sanilac
Road (just east of the M-46 and M-24
intersections). They have remodeled the
building on the property and have lots
of room to build and expand.
The church continues “to remain a
casually dressed, come-as-you-are,
disciple-oriented congregation with a
heart for outreach in our local
community,” as Pastor Dave
Wilczynski described it when the
church was first started.
A Grand Opening Celebration at their
new building will take place on October
28, 2012, at 5 p.m. For more
information contact Pastor Dave at 989672-2262.
Team One Credit Union Raises
Money for the Food Bank of
Eastern Michigan
Team One recently participated in the
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s third
annual Caring Community Credit
Unions fundraising drive. With the
theme of “Hunger Does Not Take A
Vacation,” the credit union sold
“passport stamps” with a $1 donation
representing the equivalent of 6 meals
that the Food Bank can provide to those
in need. Five dollars equaled 30 meals
and $10 provided 60 meals.
Through the generosity of members
and staff, Team One raised over $1,050
during the event which will help the
Food Bank provide food to over 50,000
“Team One’s donation will make a
significant difference in the lives of
thousands,” states William Kerr,
President of the Food Bank. “We
appreciate their continued commitment
to alleviate hunger in our
community.” Team One also participates in the Food Bank’s Backpack
program which provides children who
are at-risk of hunger nutritious food
every weekend throughout the school
year.
For over 75 years, Team One Credit
Union has been a proud member of the
community. Services are open to
anyone living or working in Saginaw,
Bay, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, Genesee,
Shiawassee and Lapeer counties. For
more information, visit
www.teamonecu.org.
The following Chamber
member businesses have celebrated
special days recently:
Chemical Bank - 95th Anniversary celebrated with refreshments, drawings
and give away items.
The Lighthouse - 25th Anniversary celebrated with an all-day event
including the annual picnic, dinner,
client program, games & activities,
supper and a celebration with Ronnie
Hinson who wrote “The Lighthouse”
song, Ventriloquist Comedian Taylor
Mason and the Wilson Singers.
Country Carriage Floral - 25th
Anniversary - celebrated with hot dogs,
drawings, Daisy the Clown and Balloon
Twister, prizes, puppet show, and 25%
off everything all day.
Poet Biorefining - 10th Anniversary
ChrioFit - Open House in their new
building
TEAM ONE
DONATES TO
THE
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Team One Credit Union held its
annual Donald Pilon Commemorative
Golf Outing benefiting the American
Cancer Society on July 20th. This year,
golfers and volunteers at the event
helped Team One raise $2,274 for the
American Cancer Society in its quest to
cure cancer.
Jocelyn Hall, Community
Representative for the American
Cancer Society, attended the event and
accepted the donation on behalf of the
American Cancer Society. “All
throughout the year, Team One staff
and members help raise funds for the
fight against cancer,” states Jocelyn,
“and we really couldn’t be doing what
we’re doing as far as research dollars,
programs and services that we make
available to the community without
people like them. In addition to the golf
outing, Team One has been part of a
number of different fundraising
opportunities for the American Cancer
Society including the Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer Walk, Relay For
Life events, and our Daffodil Days
fundraisers.”
For over 75 years, Team One Credit
Union has been a proud member of the
community, providing the financial
products and services local families and
businesses need. Services are open to
anyone living or working in Saginaw,
Bay, Tuscola, Huron, Sanilac, Genesee,
Shiawassee and Lapeer counties. Team
One has 7 branches throughout
Mid-Michigan located in Saginaw, Bad
Axe, Sandusky, Bay City and Caro. For
more information, visit
www.teamonecu.org.
HOW TO BUILD A COMMUNITY
Turn off your TV
Leave your house
Know your neighbors
Look up when you are walking
Greet people
Plant flowers
Use your library
Play together
Buy from local merchants
Share what you have
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Garden together
Support neighborhood schools
Fix it even if you didn’t break it
Honor elders
Pick up liter
Talk to the mail carrier
Listen to the birds
Barter for you goods
Start a tradition
Ask a question
Hire young people for odd jobs
Organize a block party
Bake extra and share
Ask for help when you need it
Share your skills
Listen before you react to anger
Turn up the music
Turn down the music
Mediate a conflict
Seek to understand
Learn from new and
uncomfortable angles
I’m sure you can think of more ways!
CARO CHAMBER
IS MOVED!
On August 31 the
Chamber office moved to
its beautiful new office at 429 North
State Street across from the Tuscola
County Court House. If you come in the
front door we are the first door on the
right. The office isn’t quite complete
and we are still in the process of getting
things “just where we want them” to
function efficiently. But, we are open
and we want you to feel free to stop in
and say “hello” and see our new home.
We will be having an Open House when
the building is completely remodeled
and all the businesses moved in. Thanks
for your patience if you have
experienced any interruption in service.
A BIG thank you to those who helped
with the last Roadside Pick-Up for
2012 - Dr. Mark Strzelewicz and
family, staff and clients from Betsy’s
Place and Leianne Nichols of Caro
Pool and Supply. The Chamber
appreciates having our roadsides clean
especially for upcoming events such
as the Tuscola County Pumpkin
Festival.
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CARO FARMERS MARKET
The Farmers Market has had a good year
with 30 different vendors attending.
2012 vendors include:
Wanda Anthony - Lawn Ornaments
Byers Farms - Produce/Plants
Tristen Dennis - Produce
Richard Emmons - Produce
Roxanne Endert - Crafts
Gila Valley Pecans - Organic Pecans
Hudson Farms - Produce
Tonya Forster - Sunglasses/Gifts
Diane Hill - Yard Art
Frank Johnson - Produce
Krabbe Farm - Produce/Plants
Margaret Martin - Crafts
Myers Farm - Produce/Plants/Crafts/
Jams & Jellies
Audra Moore - Honey/Beeswax
candles
Emanuel Mullet - Bakery
David Nordquist - Produce
Diane Nusz - Soy Candles/Herbs
Sandy Nuncio - Bakery
Tricia Phillips - Bakery
Kitty Remes - Bakery/Jewelry
Rick Rokata - Produce
Jan Shelito - Home Décor
Team Friends (Relay for Life) Fundraiser
Trish Orchard - Fruit
Tuscola Technology Center - Produce/
Plants
Larry Umbras - Produce
Dacota Vennery - Honey
Karen Varney - Plants
Char Wright - Lawn Ornaments
Paul Yoder - Bakery
Entertainment this year included:
Triple Threat Band - Music
Cindy’s Creations - Balloon Twisting
Caro Police Department - Local Heroes
Caro Fire Department - Local Heroes
MMR - Local Heroes
Not Ashamed - Gospel Music
Benjamin Arnett - Juggler
Caro High School Jazz Band - Music
Car Seat Safety Check - Sponsored by
Consumers Energy and Team One
Credit Union
The Caro Farmers Market Committee is
made up of:
Hal Hudson
Margie Sylvester
Mike & Cindy Parker
Brenda Caruthers
Susan Rickwalt-Holder
The Committee is looking forward to
next year and is planning ahead. They
are looking into providing Bridge
Cards, WIC Project Fresh food
assistance program and Market Fresh
food assistance for seniors and other
possibilities to “grow” the Market.
We thank each one who has helped
make the Market a success this year vendors, individuals and groups who
h a v e p r o v i d e d e n t e r t a i n me n t ,
customers, Market Manager Todd
Dennis, the Market Committee, and
others who are interested in the Market
and plans for next year - Kim Wasik,
Olivia Wasik Steve Erickson and Mark
Ransford. We also want to again thank
the Tuscola County Community
Foundation for the $900 grant from the
William A. and Ruth Janks Fund to
help advertise the Farmers Market.
Saturday, October 6, will be the last
day for the Caro Farmers Market this
season. This is during the Tuscola
County Pumpkin Festival and the
Market location will be moved to
Trudeau Square (157 North State
Street) instead of the Court House
lawn. Next year the Market will
continue to be on the Court House
lawn. It is just moved the last Saturday
because of the festival. Hope you stop
by!
POSTCARDS
Just a reminder that the Chamber has
postcards in their office. There are
cards of our festivals and of buildings
and scenic views around the City of
Caro. They are 75 cents each or 3 for
$2. We will be selling them during the
Pumpkin Festival in front of the Rolka
Building.
BUY LOCAL
Keep Dollars in Caro!
“I have not failed,
I’ve just found
10,000 ways that
won’t work.”
--Thomas A. Edison
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$$ MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNTS $$
BELL-WASIK, INC.
1014 E. Dayton Road, Caro, MI
989-673-6126
10% Discount on Service
RUMMEL INSURANCE AGENCY
1018 E. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-673-4169
Up to 15 % Discounts
BER-WA-GA-NA CAMPGROUND
2601 West Sanilac Road, Vassar, MI
989-673-7125
10% Discount
S & B AUTO REPAIR
176 Columbia Street, Caro, MI
989-673-3808
10% Discount on total bill except for
oil changes
BULLET AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE CENTER
403 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-672-CARS (2277)
15% Discount, except for oil changes
CARO CHIROFIT
765 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-5559
10% Discount on 60 minute massage
CARO DRUGS
1525 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-672-1080
20% Discount
CARTER LUMBER COMPANY
1250 Carter Drive, Caro, MI
989-672-3108
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CURVES
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989-673-4888
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989-550-7648
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H & R BLOCK
1184 Cleaver Road, Suite 300, Caro, MI
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HAPPY FEET FLOOR GALLERY
526 S. State Street, Caro, MI
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1184 Cleaver Road, Suite 300, Caro, MI
989-673-3257
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989-673-5295
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989-673-7387
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751 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-6263
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989-673-7680
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160 N. State Street, Caro, MI
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2560 Mertz Road, Caro, MI
989-673-8733
10% off Hall Rental
THE OVEN
875 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-2285
10% Discount - Dine-in only
THUMB AREA
TOURISM COUNCIL
9281 Lane Road, Millington, MI
810-569-6856
15% Discount on Membership Fee
THUMB COOLING & HEATING
837 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-4948
5% Discount
THUMB OFFICE SUPPLY
779 S. Van Dyke Road, Bad Axe, MI
989-269-8122
10% Discount (excluding sale items)
THUMBS UP DIRECTORY
9545 W. Fairgrove Road, Reese, MI
989-220-5920
20% Discount
Vaughan’s RV Center
2104 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-672-4100
10% Discount on Parts and Service
WILL’S GREENHOUSE
3605 Apache Road, Vassar, MI
989-673-6451
Will pay Sales Tax on Purchases
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4730 Main Street, Millington, MI
989-871-2101
10% Discount
*Employees of your business may need to show I.D.
*Other stipulations may apply; please check with each member.
Offering special discounts or money-saving packages to other members brings new business
through your door, increases word-of-mouth advertising, and establishes a business-to-business
connection with other Chamber members. Contact the Chamber office to register your Memberto-Member Discount benefit and we’ll promote it for you! The Chamber number is 989-6735211, and our e-mail is [email protected].
Chamber Member Opportunities
Anyone Interested
► in having an After Hours Event? - Now scheduling for 2013 and 2014
► in putting an insert in our newsletter? - $10 cost
► in buying Chamber Bucks? - Purchase at banks or the Chamber office at face
value. Promote shopping in Caro!
► in providing coupons/fliers at Farmers Market? - Market begins in May
and the Chamber will have a table each Saturday morning. We don’t
want the Market to compete with your business but to enhance it by bringing
people to Caro. We encourage you to provide coupons or sale fliers to us, and
we will display them on the table each Saturday free of charge for you.
► in getting information regarding events to other Chamber members? - E-mail
us your prepared information and once a week we will send it on to members.
If you are able to be a part of any of the opportunities above, please contact us at
989-673-5211 or e-mail us at [email protected].
CARO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AFTER HOURS
Don’t miss these evenings of fun,
refreshments, and networking with other businesses in the area!
August After Hours was held at the Tuscola Behavior Health
Systems’ Personal Independence Center building. The staff of
Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems (TBHS) provides
effective, comprehensive, quality treatment to help with
struggles, whether related to mental illness, developmental
disability, or co-existing substance use disorder. TBHS
works together with individuals and families to help build
necessary partnerships to meet needs openly with care and
respect. Many of their programs take place in the PIC
building. We thank them for hosting the After Hours and
informing Chamber members of the services available.
In September, a delightful After Hours was held at
Maple Grove Veterinary Clinic. Tours were given of
their beautiful building, kennel and the newly opened
Pet ReTREAT where doggies can stay during the day
while their owners are away from home. Their motto is
“Live, Love, Play.” They may be reached at 989-6737529 (PLAY). And as always, networking was at its
best.
UPCOMING AFTER HOURS
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Cancelled
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Consumers Energy
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Chemical Bank
If you would like to host an After
Hours or need someone to partner
with, please contact Brenda at the
Chamber office. We still have a couple
openings for 2013 and have already
starting scheduling for 2014!
2012 Tuscola County
Pumpkin Festival Sponsors
“THE GRAND
PUMPKIN” Sponsors
Caro Community Hospital
Pat Curtis Chevrolet and Cadillac
PLATINUM PLUS
Sponsors
Kohl Harris & Nolan
Attorneys at Law
SRS Pharmacy Systems
PLATINUM Sponsor
Colwood Motorsports
Consumers Energy
Gold Sponsors
Bell Wasik
Caro Community Hospital
Endowment Foundation
CenturyLink
Community First Title
Gerry’s Distributing
Knights of Columbus
Moore Motors
Strand Theater
Tri County Equipment
Silver/Bronze/Event
Sponsors
Brentwood
Caro Motorsports
Caro Veterinary Clinic
Continental Home Centers
DHT
H & R Block
Heritage Hill
McDonalds Restaurant of Caro
Michigan Sugar
Narayan Rehabilitation Inc.
Northstar Bank
Paramount Enterprises Dairy LLC
Pro Build
Signature Bank
Team One Credit Union
The Lighthouse Inc.
The Wilkinson Corporation
Thumb Cellular
Tuscola County Medical Care
Facility
White Chiropractic Health Care
Parade Sponsors
Abbey, Abbey, & Thomas, PLLC
Amy Grace Gierhart, Attorney
Anderson, Tuckey, Bernhardt &
Doran, P.C.
Brentwood Graphics
Brinkman Excavating, LLC
Caro Big Boy
Caro Centre
Caro Dairy Queen
Caro Moose Family Center
Caro Rental
Chemical Bank
Exchange Club of Caro
Gambles
Holzworth Signs
Independent Bank
Kan Rock Tires Co.
M. Steven Khoury, DPM
Majestic Sky Link
Phoebe Moore, PC
Ransford Collon Funeral Home
Rowe Professional Services
Company
Rummel Agency
Star Vision Center
Stephens Tire Service
Sugar Creek Plaza
Thompson Chevrolet, Inc.
Thumb Office Supply
Trackside
Tuscola County Farm Bureau
Friends of
Pumpkin Festival
Arshad Aquil, MD
Back Alley Fibers
Baker College - Cass City
Brent & Jennifer Morgan
Greenstone Farm Credit Services
Larry Seale, DDS
Lutheran Homes of Michigan
Renee J. Wood
Richard’s TV & Electronics
Starbrite Restaurant
Sue’s School of Dance
Zwerk & Sons Farm
2012 Pumpkin Festival
Board of Directors
Susan Holder
Wendy Jacot
Julie Matuszak
Linda Miller
Brent Moyer
Mike Putnam
Roger Reid
Kristy Tomlinson
www.tuscolapumpkinfest.com • 989-673-2511
32nd Annual
Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival
Schedule of Events
October 3 - October 7, 2012
Pumpkin Festival
429 N. State Street
989-673-5211
www.tuscolapumpkinfest.com
Email: [email protected]
Caro Chamber of Commerce: 989-673-2511
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Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival
Official Photographer:
Taylor Photography
989-529-3578
Sunday, September 30, 2012
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
Free Pumpkin Give Away (Courthouse lawn)
Decorate Downtown Caro
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tailgate Party celebrating all upcoming football teams high school & college! hosted by Caro Exchange Club.
(Trudeau Square, 157 N. State St.)
Thursday, October 4, 2012
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
6:00 pm
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Register pumpkins; Grand Pumpkins; Prince & Princess
(Courthouse lawn)
Pumpkin Pie sales (Sherman St. & State St.)
Food Court (Sherman St. & Lincoln St.)
White Pumpkin 5K Road Race Registration (Highland
Pines School, Cleaver Rd)
White Pumpkin 5K Road Race
(Highland Pines School, Cleaver Rd)
Prince & Princess Crowning (Courthouse Lawn)
Rotary Pancake Supper (Caro High School Cafeteria)
Free Family Movies (McComb School)
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Judge pumpkins (Courthouse lawn)
Food Court (Sherman St. & Lincoln St.)
Pumpkin Pie sales (Sherman St. & State St.)
Arts & Crafts (State St.)
Car Seat Check - Caro Fire Hall
Caro Road House Musuem Open House (235 E. Congress St.)
Leroy Hayward - Musical Entertainment (Sherman St.)
Caro High School Homecoming Parade (Caro Vs Bridgeport)
Pumpkin Festival Euchre Tournament (Brentwood)
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
11:00 am
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
Friday, October 5, 2012
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
am
am
am
pm
am
-
5:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
12:00 pm
11:00 am
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:00
am - 1:00 pm
am
pm - 4:00 pm
pm - 4:00 pm
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
3:30 pm
After car show - 6:00
4:00 pm
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
8:30 pm - 1:00 am
DUSK
Saturday, October 6, 2012
6:00 am - 6:00 pm
7:30 am - 10:00 am
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
9:00 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
10:00 am - 11:00 am
10:00 am
State St. (M81) Closed (Frank St. to Quinn St.)
Car & Motorcycle Registration
(157 N. State St. &/ 429 N. State St.)
Farmers’ Market (Trudeau Square, 157 N. State St.)
Pumpkin Pie Sales (Sherman St. & State St.)
3 on 3 Basketball sponsored by Caro Athletic Association
(Caro High School Gym)
Soccer Registration - AYSO Field
Baby Contest Registration
(St. Paul Lutheran Church, 503 State St.)
3 on 3 AYSO Soccer Tournament (Caro AYSO Field East
Caro Rd., Ages 4 to Adult)
VG’s Children’s Biathlon Registration
(VG’s Food & Pharmacy)
Food Court (Sherman St. & Lincoln St.)
Arts & Crafts (State St.)
Vintage Dragsters (Courthouse)
Car & Motorcycle Show (State St.)
KCQ Radio Remote (State St.)
Gordon Ross Magic Show - Entertainment tent
(Sherman St.)
Pumpkin Bakeoff/Cookoff
(Registration, Continental Home Center, State St.)
Baby Contest Judging (St. Paul Lutheran Church, 503 State St.)
Pumpkin Carriage Photo Opp
(Take Your Own Pictures, Atwood Park, State St. & Bush St.)
VG’s Children’s Biathlon (VG’s Food & Pharmacy)
Judging Pumpkin Bakeoff/Cookoff
Caro Road House Musuem Open House (235 E. Congress St.)
Children’s Entertainment - All kids activities, inflateables Ect.
(Schall School)
Kiwanis Plane Train (Schall School)
Musical Entertainment (Sherman St.)
Free Children’s Matinee - The Lorax (The Strand Theatre)
Gordon Ross Magic Show (Schall School)
Pumpkin Derby Registration (State St.)
Everyday Heros - Local Police, Fire, Ambulance,
(Schall School)
pm Free Carriage Rides (Atwood Park, State St. & Bush St.)
Pumpkin Derby
Pumpkin Sculptor - Entertainment tent
(Sherman St. & State St.)
Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest - Competition of Schools
Bob Hughes - Musical Entertainment - Sherman St.
Pumpkin Bash (Staged and held at Brentwood, Park Dr.)
Fireworks (Stamats Field - Caro High School Football field)
(Fireworks Rain Date Sunday at Dusk)
Sunday, October 7, 2012
10:00 am
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
1:30 pm
After parade till
5:00 pm
Food Court (Sherman St. & Lincoln St.)
Pumpkin Pie Sales (Sherman St. & State & Congress St.)
Registration Strut A Mutt (Pizza Hut)
Strut A Mutt Pizza Hut to Trudeau Square
(157 N. State St.)
State St. (M-81) will be closed
Grand Parade (Through Downtown Caro (M-81)
Starting at Quinn St.)
Pick Up Pumpkins (Courthouse Lawn)
Parade Winners will be notified by phone the next day or check out
www.tuscolapumpkinfest.com
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE (Check website for updates)
Forms & Flyers on website or at the Caro Chamber Office, 429 N. State St.
WWW.TUSCOLAPUMPKINFEST.COM
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