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CROSWELL EVENTS

AUGUST 28  from 2 – 5 p.m.:   Black River Stocking Project, Fishing Contest, Longest legal fish wins cash prize up to $500, Contest to be held at Croswell Riverbend Park, “Home of the Famous Swinging Bridge”, Proceeds will be used to buy smallmouth bass to stock in the Black River in the Croswell Area.

NOVEMBER  26^TH AT 5:30 PM:  Croswell’s Christmas Parade

 

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Croswell Black River Car Race
Sunday August 8, at 4 p.m. (during Swinging Bridge Festival)

Rules and Regulations for the Cars

Car Specifications:
Maximum overall length:  60 inches                     Overall Weight of Car:  75 lbs
Maximum wheelbase:  50 inches
Minimum wheel track width:  28 inches               Maximum wheel track width:  32 inches

Wheels:    Maximum wheel diameter is 12 inches      All wheels must have solid rubber tires
Wheels shall have plain sleeves or bushings only…. No ball bearings, roller bearings, needle bearings, etc will be allowed.  Race teams may be requested to remove wheels on race day so that the bushings may be inspected.  Axles must be fastened securely to axle support…Axles must be fixed and must not turn or rotate.

Each car must have a seat and braced backrest allowing the driver to sit upright with feet forward.

A safety belt must securely restrain driver and be securely attached to car frame.

The car frame must be constructed from quality 2x6 wood and the axle supports from quality 2x4 wood (or equivalent material and design to provide strength and safety for the drivers)  Car body can be made from wood, cardboard, or other suitable material. 

Steering will be done with the feet and/or with the hands holding a rope or mechanical steering device attached securely to the front axle support.

(OPTIONAL) Two 2x4 steering limiters (or equivalent) may be installed on the front axle support…The limiters may be fastened1/8 inch maximum from the frame to safely limit turning radius (straight line racing requires only minor steering correction).

An effective brake must be installed on the car, and must be easily operated while steering the car….Brakes that drag on the road surface shall be faced with rubber (old tire tread works great).

No modifications are allowed after the entry has been inspected…Modifications after inspection, including addition of weight will result in disqualification.

Seat belts and helmets are required (motorcycle, football, and bike helmets are okay).

No car may be driven by more than one driver and can only be entered in one division…

Gravity race only.   NO pushing off, no power or power drive assisted devices allowed….

Racers will race against other racers.  (Double elimination)   One or two trial runs will be allowed on race day before inspection so adjustments can be made.

Decisions of race officials are final.  Cars must be in the pit area by 2 p.m. on race day.  Please put a name on both sides of your car.

Register your car by calling Kim Hartman 810-679-3904

 

 

Date: Saturday, august 7th

Time: 11:00 to 1:00

Where: Louise Street

Contestant entry fee:  $2.00
(proceeds go to Fire Department)
   
Sponsored by:  Croswell police  department


                 

 

Event takes place during Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival

THUMB AREA LONGEST CANOE RACE

 

 

Wanted:  Canoeist that can go the distance (more than 5 miles).  This grueling race will     
                show just what these participants are made of.  The canoes and paddles will be
                provided.

Where:     Riverbend Park, Home of the Famous Swinging Bridge

When:       Saturday, August 7th

Time:        10 a.m.

Cost:         No Entry Fee

Registration:  Call Kim Hartman 679-3904

LAUNCHING THE SUGAR….

Catapult/Slingshot Contest

Sunday, August 8th at 1:00 (during Swinging Bridge Festival)

Wanted:  Catapults and slingshots to throw weights of various sizes (up to 10 pounds) and shape.  Catapults and slingshots can be any size.  Participants can use weights, ropes, elastic bands, springs, or a combination of these items.

The contest will take place at the end of Maple Street, near the famous Swinging Bridge.

Awards for the longest distance!

Information and registration by calling Kim Hartman at (810) 679-3904.

 

Come join the fun at the Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival!

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CRAFT and BOOTH  Application & Rules

August 6th, 7th, & 8th

Note:  Food Vendors must contact Karen Biskey directly!

TYPE OF CRAFT:  ______________________________________________________

ARE YOUR DISPLAY PIECES HANDMADE BY YOU:    _____ YES            ______  NO

IF YOU ARE A RETAIL VENDOR, PLEASE LIST YOUR STATE SALES TAX ID #:

 

I/we the applicant, do expressly release the Croswell Commercial Club and those operating the show on their behalf from any and all liability for any damage, injury or loss to any person, business or property which may arise from the exhibition and occupation of the exhibit space by the applicants and agree to hold and save the Croswell Commercial Club and their representatives harmless of any damage, injury or loss by reason thereof.  I/we understand that if this application should not be accepted, all fees will be returned by mail.  If accepted, I give permission to use by name and business name, item descriptions and prices, videotape and images taken of me or my items for any and all purposes.

All items being sold MUST meet governement health & safety guidelines!!!

Please sign and return this application with the following: 

$15 fee if returned by July 1st.  Fee of $20 if received after that.  Checks payable to: 

Questions may be referred to McEy Neaves @ (810) 679-4298. 

 

SIGNATURE:    _____________________________  DATE:  __________________
(by signing above, applicant verifies that they have received a copy of rules)

Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival

BOOTH RULES & CONDITIONS

August 6th, 7th, & 8th

 

AND:

        HEALTH GUIDELINES!

Questions may be referred to McEy Neaves @ (810) 679-4298.

 

SET UP MAY BEGIN AT 7:30 AM.  SPACES WILL BE LOCATED ON SIDEWALKS IN DOWNTOWN CROSWELL.

 

Visit:  www.croswellswingingbridgefestival.com for additional information and application forms.

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CROSWELL SWINGING BRIDGE FESTIVAL
CARDBOARD BOAT RACES

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2010

 

RULES AND DIVISIONS

Your cardboard boat can be displayed to the public on Friday, August 6, at 5 p.m. in the alley by Ben Franklin.  Call Kim Hartman (810-679-3904) to reserve a spot.

Race time:  Under 14 years old division starts at 1:00 p.m.

                    14 years old and older division starts at 3:00 p.m.

Note:  Additional divisions may be added after registration is completed.                        

There is no fees to enter this event
All boats and all aspects of the boat (except the paddles) must be made from cardboard.  Any kind of paint and tape can be used on the boats.
All boats need to have their name paint on both sides in letters 6 inches or bigger
No flotation devices can be used
Once races start boats may not be adjusted or reinforced
The area for passengers within the boat must not be enclosed.  Race officials have the final decision to have any boat altered for safety reasons before the boat is entered into a race
Boats will be powered by the passengers in the boat. 
All participants must provide and wear an approved life jacket and bring their own paddles
Boats that run into other boats on purpose will be immediately disqualified and removed from the race
All heats will have strict time limits enforced to keep the races moving along
Racers not available at the time of the official start of their race will have their boat disqualified

Awards:  First, Second, and Third Place Winners, Best Decorated Boats, Titanic Awards

INFORMATION:  Call Kim Hartman 810- 679-3904

Registration Forms:  www.croswellswingingbridgefestival.com

This is a NON-SANCTION EVENT.  FUN WILL BE ENCOURAGED!!

 

CROSWELL SWINGING BRIDGE FESTIVAL
CARDBOARD BOAT RACES
REGISTRATION FORM (2010)

 

BOAT NAME: ________________________________________________________________

PERSONS WHO CONSTRUCTED THE BOAT:

 

CONTACT PERSON:_______________________________________

ADDRESS __________________________________________

CITY: ___________________________ STATE: _____ ZIP: _______________

PHONE NUMBER:____________________________________

 

DIVISION:       Under 14 years old      &     14 years old and older

NAMES OF SAILORS

 

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 CROSWELL FISHING CONTEST

LONGEST LEGAL FISH  

(WIN UP TO $500)

Sat., August 28, 2010

2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (RAIN OR SHINE)

 Location:  Croswell Riverbend Park; Home of the Famous Swinging Bridge

Pre-registration forms:   Pick up at BAGLIO’S/CUTLER’S BARBER SHOP, WESTBROOK HARDWARE, KELLER APPLIANCES

Pre-registration fees: $10 one rod and two hooks or $20 to fish up to 3 rodsFamily Rate is $50

On site registration fees:  $15 per rod   (Maximum 150 fishermen) Family Rate is $75

Prize money:  Up to $500 (based on 100 entries) and up to $25 for the longest legal fish caught in the following categories: Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Carp, Sucker, and Catfish.

 Information:  Call Kim Hartman 679-3904  

Note: Participants fishing before the 2 p.m. start time will be disqualified from this contest.
(No refund will be given)

PROCEEDS TO BUY FISH TO STOCK IN THE BLACK RIVER

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Registration Form for Croswell Fishing Contest

Name:  ___________________________  Phone:  ________________

Please enclose a check  made payable to Kim Hartman for $10 for one rod,  $20 if you will be fishing up to three rods, or $50/Family (list all family members that will be fishing)  Send to Kim Hartman

142 Wells Street, Croswell, Michigan, 48422

DUNK TANK

WANTED:  A FEW BRAVE PEOPLE

If you are interested, please contact Phil Baglio at the barber shop.

We are especially interested in community organizations or groups!

LIGHT ‘EM UP CROSWELL!

Join us on Friday night (August 6^thth) during the Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival for a LIGHTED BOAT PARADE.  The parade will start near the Harrington Road bridge at dusk.  AND…..since we know how the people in Croswell like to bring out the Christmas lights in December, wouldn’t it be neat to LIGHT UP THE RIVERBANKS as well?  Feel free to come on down and decorate a picnic table or area on Friday night as well.  You must provide your own generator or use battery powered lights!  Prizes will be awarded.  This is YOUR chance to SHINE so please get involved and be a part of the fun!  Questions can be referred to Karen at 679-2742 or Kim at 679-3904.

                       

Princess Tea Party

Hear Ye, Hear Ye:  All young princes and princesses are cordially invited to join us for a spot of tea on Friday, August 6^th from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.  This event will take place during Croswell’s Swinging Bridge Festival in the downtown area.  Along with tea, there will be many other activities including a visiting Princess who likes to sing, glam opportunities courtesy of Heather Gordon Hair Salon, tiara or crown making, etc.. 

Contact Karen at 679-2742 with questions or visit the festival web site at:  www.croswellswingingbridgefestival.com

 

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THROW MAMA FROM THE TRAIN?????

 

NO….BUT HOW ABOUT TOSSING YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW FROM THE SWINGING BRIDGE? 
ALL IN FUN AND WITH A SUBSTITUTE OF COURSE! 

 

Your Assignment:

1.  Create a likeness of your Mother-In-Law . 

2.  See who can toss the likeness the furthest from the center

     of the Swinging Bridge.

 

Rules:

1. We know you wouldn’t consider this but just in case:  No cement blocks can be attached!  (we

have to pick up this precious cargo and we don’t want to have to bring in the dive team to do it!)

      2.  Points will be awarded based on:    

           A)  The likeness (so bring your lady or a picture).

           B)  Technique

           C)  Distance of throw

           D)  Overall “comic” factor (remember this is all in fun!)

 

Event will take place on Sunday, August 8^th (during Swinging Bridge
Festival) right after the Rubber Duck Raffle which starts at 3:30.  Entries
must be submitted at the gazebo near the Swinging Bridge by 3:00.

 

And most of all:  BE GOOD TO YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW!

 

 

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2010

Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival

“Pit Crew Rally Contest”

Sponsored By: Franzel Auto Truck & Equipment Repair, Inc.

Think you have what it takes to be the Best Mechanic in Town!

Qualifications:

1. Quality Service.
2. Fast and Friendly.

Materials:

Car

A Jack

Two Impacts

Extra Set of Wiper Blades

Extra Air Filter

Stop Watch

Prizes

Sponsorship Banners

Object: Timed: A Two man crew will need to Jack one side of the vehicle up, Rotate the tires on that side, lower the vehicle, move the Jack to the other side of the vehicle, Jack it up and Rotate the tires on that side, lower it down. Next they will have to Replace the Wiper Blades with a new set. Lastly they will have to open the hood and Replace the Air Filter Close the Hood and the clock stops. From there official Certified Mechanics from Franzel Auto will check over the work. Making sure everything is safe and correctly done! The Best Quality and Fastest time will Win this Competition.

Prizes to be Rewarded:

First Place: Possible Gift Certificate From Snap-on and/or Mac Tools/Napa?

Each also Receiving a Custom T-Shirt.

Second Place: Franzel Auto Repair T-Shirt.

Third Place: Franzel Auto Repair Hat.

(The Car may be Sponsored thru “Cros-Lex Recycling”)

They will be able to advertize their Business in town as well.

Organizers for this Event: Dawn and Tony Franzel and Kim Hartman.

Looking for: Two Man Teams, No Tools Required!

Brief Overview of Contest:

Two Men

1. Jack one side of the Car at a time Rotating the tires from front to back or back to front.
2. Replace Wiper Blades with New Correctly
3. Open Hood and Replace Air Filter with New Correctly.
4. Close Hood Clock stops.

This is just a Sample to get you thinking about what we can do!!

Contact Tony or I when you’re ready to finalize things!

 

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    “FLAT PAT THE TRAVELING DUCK”    

A SUMMER PROJECT FOR FAMILIES

Goal:  Try to get “Flat Pat the Traveling Duck” to visit as many places as possibly from 05/01/10 – 07/31/10. 

Project:  “Flat Pat the Traveling Duck’s” visits must be dated and logged in a journal (notebook) and accompanied by photos of him visiting various locations.  Photos may be arranged on a posterboard accompanied by the journal or pictures could be in an album with journal information included next to the picture.  Journal information should include dates, how Flat Pat ended up at the location, and who accompanied Flat Pat on the trip.  Flat Pat’s Adventures will be displayed during the Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival (August 6-8).

Reward:   Winner will be announced during Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival and winner will receive 4 half-day passes to Zehnder’s Splash Village in Frankenmuth.  Runner-Up prizes will also be available. 

Judging:  Points will be received based on number of places Flat Pat visited, the number of “hosts” (who he stayed with), distance traveled (bonuses will be awarded for out of state and out of country visits), quality of journal, and presentation.  You can also score extra points if Flat Pat is photographed with a celebrity, if he shows up in a newspaper (copy must be included), brings back a free souvenir from his trip, etc.  You can also gain points by having your Flat Pat “visit” the Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival’s Facebook page.

Who is “Flat Pat”?  Flat Pat is this year’s spokesperson for the Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival.  His goal is to go out and encourage everyone to visit Croswell’s famous Swinging Bridge and enjoy the Festival (August 6-8).

Where do I get my “Flat Pat”?:  Flat Pat the Traveling Duck will be available at Frostick School, City of Croswell office, Eastern Michigan Bank’s main office, or Aitken Memorial Library beginning May 1, 2010. 

Who can adopt a Flat Pat?  Flat Pat can be adopted by a family with “family” being defined as one member being under the age of 18 and one adult age 18 or over.  At least one member of the “family” must live in Croswell OR work in Croswell OR attend Cros-Lex Schools.  A listing of those involved must be included with the journal.

What do I do with Flat Pat?  You must include your name and address on the back and you can decorate the front however you want.  You can mail him or take him wherever you want.  Just be sure to include a cover letter explaining what you are doing and why they need to return him to you promptly along with a picture of him on his adventure.   You should also include the dates for this year’s Swinging Bridge Festival (August 6-8).  Projects can be dropped off at the City of Croswell or the Library between August 1^st & August 4^th.

This contest is sponsored by the Croswell Commercial Club  and Swinging Bridge Festival! 

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CROSWELL SWINGING BRIDGE FESTIVAL

PARADE ENTRY FORM

Saturday, August 7^th @ 6:00 PM

Line up begins at 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 7^th at the fairgrounds on Harrington Road.  Parade ends at Geiger School.  Questions can be referred to Karen Biskey at (810) 679-2742.

Thanks for your participation!

Please return this portion to Croswell Commercial Club, c/o City of Croswell, 100 N. Howard Ave., Croswell, MI  48422. 

 

Group Name:
Contact Name:
Phone Number:
Description of Entry (float, band, participants, sponsor, etc)

 

Donation for political entries greatly appreciated!

Decorated Duck Contest

(takes place during Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival – August 6-8)

RULES/GUIDELINES:

1. This year’s theme is “Small Town USA”.
2. Going with tradition, each entry must be in the shape of a duck OR a duck must at least be visible on the entry.
3. Entries must fit in holders we have used in the past so a good “form” to start out with would be luan.
4. Each entry limited to 4’ x 4’.
5. Blank forms or duck shapes can be purchased for $10.
6. Duck “holders” will be provided.
7. Entries must be presented by 9:00 AM on Friday, August 6^th.  THIS IS A GREAT FORM OFADVERTISING SO FEEL FREE TO DISPLAY YOUR DUCK AT YOUR BUSINESS ANYTIME AFTER JULY 25^TH!!!  If you want, we can find a place to display it for you.
8. Entries will be voted on during the festival and winner will receive the traveling trophy for the year.
9. Business or personal entries welcome!

Last year’s winners:  Westbrook Hardware

If you need a duck (or shape) or have questions can be referred to Karen Biskey at 679-2742.  IT IS ALSO HELPFUL TO KNOW HOW MANY DUCKS TO EXPECT SO PLEASE CALL IF YOU ARE WORKING ON AN ENTRY!