H-E-L-P
is here! Volunteer Income
Tax Assistance
at
Department of Human Services County Road 681
Hartford MI (269) 621-2800
Thru April 15th
(Monday-Friday)
10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
Spanish translation at this site
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Tuesday-Friday)
at HIS Place
24 W. Main St
Hartford MI
February 27, March 6, April 3 (Saturdays)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Who qualifies?
►Certified tax preparers are available to file tax
forms free of charge for low-to-moderate income taxpayers,
especially those who may not be required to file tax returns.
►By submitting a shortened form, renters, seniors receiving Social
Security, veterans, and those on disability and unemployment can
take advantage of Michigan tax credits that may result in refunds
to these filers.
Bring the following items with you when you
visit one of the tax preparation sites:
● Valid picture ID, such as a
Driver’s License or Michigan State ID
● A copy of last
year’s tax return (2008), if you have one
● Social Security
numbers of everyone listed on the return. Social Security cards are necessary
to ensure the information is copied correctly onto the tax return
● W-2 forms from
all 2009 jobs
● All 1099 forms
for you or anyone in your household who received unemployment insurance
benefits or bank account interest, or other forms of income not included in
your W-2
● Any statements
received from a mortgage company during 2009, or name and address of your
landlord and the amount of rent paid
● Property tax
receipts or bills of taxes paid in 2009
● IRS notices or
letters sent to you or someone in your household during 2009
● For the Home
Heating Tax Credit Heating bills for 2009; or contact your utility provider
for amount spent in 2009
● If you have an
Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), bring your ITIN card sent to you
by the IRS
● If you are
claiming a First Time Homebuyers Credit or a Long-Time Resident Credit, bring
a copy of your closing statement to be filed with your return
● If you are
claiming a Residential energy credit for work done on your home, bring your
invoices
● If you are
claiming a New Motor Vehicle credit, please bring your invoice to prove that
it was purchased after February 16, 2009
● If you are a
divorced or separated parent, and you are the non-custodial parent of an
eligible child who is a dependent, please bring a Form 8332 signed by the
custodial parent
● Routing number
and account number from your bank for your refund to be directly and quickly
deposited in your account. If you don’t have a bank account at this time, a
representative of a local bank at some of the sites that will assist you to
open an account for this purpose
● If you have
received assistance from the Department of Human Services in 2008, bring your
annual Department of Human Services statement
● Receipts for
child care expenses
Hartford United Methodist Church
425 E. Main St
Hartford MI
Mar 20
Saturday
Annual
Charity Dinner-Auction Gala
at Hartford High School
6:30 p.m.
Focusing on the
rich history of the
Hartford Bands
Enjoy the evening with
A Silent Auction and Live Bidding to win an array of prizes
► A delicious Prime Rib Dinner
► Entertainment by the Hartford High School Jazz
Band
Dinner seating limited to first 150 patrons.
Advance tickets - $30
available at the
Hartford High School Central Office and
all Foundation Trustees and
School Board members.
Sponsored by: The Hartford Public Schools Foundation for Continuing Education,
a 501c3 non-profit corporation dedicated to the support of educational
programs in
the Hartford School District through student scholarships and grants to
special projects.
Gifts to the Endowment Fund receive significant tax deductions at both the
State and Federal level.
Since its inception in 1999, the Foundation has
returned more than $50,000 of financial support within the community.
Mar 22 to
Apr 19
Need help
figuring out the Census stuff?
u-h-h-h-h, well . . . yes!
A Census worker will be in Hartford
to assist with the census questionnaire
at the Hartford Public Library
15
Franklin St.
Hartford MI
Upstairs in the
ballroom
►
Monday from 1pm to 7pm
►
Wednesday from 1pm to 6pm
►
Saturday from 10am to 2pm
Mar 24
Wednesday 12-week course
Education Program
FREE
12 week course
Covers
information about schizophrenia, mood disorders (bipolar disorder and major
depression), panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder; coping skills
(handling crisis and relapse), basic information about medications, listening
and communication techniques, problem-solving skills, recovery and
rehabilitation, self-care around worry and stress.
Provides caregivers with
communication and problem-solving techniques, coping mechanisms,
self-care skills needed to deal with their loved one's mental illness and its
impact on the family.
Course is designed specifically for parents, siblings,
spouses, and significant others of adult persons with severe and persistent
mental illness. The course is not appropriate for individuals who
themselves suffer from one of the major mental illnesses.
Taught by trained NAMI family members who have relatives
with mental illness. Follows structured format covering issues
frequently faced by families dealing with mental illness
at
Hartford Seventh Day Adventist Church
57825 65 1/2 St
Hartford MI
Sponsored by the Van Buren Sportsmen's Club &
Auxiliary
Apr 5 - 9
Spring Break
at the
Hartford Public
Library
5 Franklin St.
Hartford MI
April 5
- Monday at
12:00 NOON -
Planet 51
4:00 p.m.
-
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
April 6 - Tuesday
at 1:00 p.m. -
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
April 7 -
Wednesday
at 12:00 NOON - Where
the Wild Things Are
4:00 p.m.
- The Tale of Despereaux
April 8 - Thursday
at 1:00 p.m. - The
Princess and the Frog
April 9 -
Friday
at 1:00 p.m. - The Fantastic
Mr. Fox
Questions:
Hartford Public Library
(269) 621-3408 or
email www.hartford-library.org
Hartford Motor Speedway presents
Modpalooza III,
by
Dart.
General Admission $12.00, kids 10 and under free with paid adult. Gates
open at 6 pm, hot laps for UMP Late Models, UMP Modified, Stock cars and
Pure Stocks, racing begins at 8 pm.
Track located at 301 Bowie Street, Hartford MI. View our full track
schedule at
www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net.
269-621-4482.
May 8
Saturday
Annual
Mother's Day
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
at the
Hartford Public Library
15 Franklin Street
Hartford MI
A wonderful assortment of perennials,
annuals, herbs,
and hanging baskets will be available for purchase.
All proceeds will be
used to support our
Children's Summer Reading Program at the library.
sponsored by The Friends of the Hartford Library
Questions: 269-621-3408
May 14
Friday
Hartford Motor Speedway presents
Double
Down Twin Feature Night.
Allegan County Night - show drivers license and get $2.00 off general
admission. Kids 10 and under free with paid adult. General admission
$10.00 gates open at 6 pm, hot laps for UMP Late Models, UMP Modified, Stock
cars and Pure Stocks, racing begins at 8 pm. Track located at 301 Bowie
Street, Hartford MI. View our full track schedule at
www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net.
269-621-4482.
May 15
Saturday
Free
Children’s Fingerprinting & Photo
Hosted
at the
Hartford Public Library 15 Franklin St
Hartford MI
Sponsored by the Hartford Band Boosters Organization
Salad, spaghetti with meatballs, and garlic bread
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
followed by the FREE
Annual Spring Band Concert
with performances by Hartford Public Schools
6th Grade Band, Jr. Band, Jazz Band, and Senior Band
Under the direction of John Murphy
at the
Hartford Middle School
Hartford Michigan
Pre-dinner tickets available at Hartford High School or Middle
School office or call
Michelle (269) 621-6320 or Cynthia (269) 621-5182
Tickets available at the Door
$6.00
Proceeds will be used to purchase
new rain coats (gumbys) for the band
May 21
Friday
Blood Drive
at the Hartford Federated Church 65418 E. Red Arrow Hwy
Hartford MI
12:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Questions:
(269) 621-4521
Church Office
May 21
Friday
Join us for a memorable
evening of fun!
at the
Hartford High School Cafeteria
Hartford, Michigan
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Theme Classic Hollywood
(Dress up if you wish, but not required)
All members of our community are welcomed to attend.
Music - Dancing - Games - Refreshments
FREE
Hosted by the
Hartford High School Student
Council
Questions:
Lindsey VanLierop
(269) 621-5313
May 22
Saturday
Strawberry Festival Talent
Show Auditions
12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
In Ely Park
Hartford Michigan
Click
here for a Talent Show details and application.
Questions: Sarah Briley (269) 605-7400
or by email.
May 28
Friday
Hartford Motor Speedway
presents
IRA Sprint Cars.
General Admission $20.00 kids 10 and under free with paid adult. General
admission gates open at 6 pm, hot laps for UMP Late Models, and Pure Stocks,
racing begins at 8 pm. Track located at 301 Bowie Street, Hartford MI.
View our full track schedule at
www.hartfordmotorspeedway.net.
269-621-4482
▪ 10:00 a.m.
Parade Lineup at Hartford High School
▪ 10:30 a.m.
Hartford Parade through town to Ely Park
▪ 11:00 a.m. Ceremony in Ely Park - immediately following parade. ▪
12:00 p.m.
Keeler Parade - starts at corner light and on to
Keeler Cemetery.
▪ 12:30 p.m. Memorial observance at Keeler Cemetery immediately
following parade.
1861
« Civil War »
1865
In honor of
Henry Hartman
In service
8-19-1864 to 6-5-1865
Age 15 +
Contracted
disease-illness-disability during service
Took part in Sherman's March
to the Sea and witnessed
the capture of Jefferson Davis. At the end of the war, he marched
in the Grand Review at Alexandria VA.
Henry came to Covert to visit his sister in 1870. In 1875, he married
Catherine Beal of Covert. They lived on a farm east of Hartford where
all
their children were born. He lived on Shepard St. in Hartford for 33
years
at the time of his death.
Henry Hartman was Hartford's last Civil War Veteran.
Information and photo submitted 7-29-2003 by his
Great-Great Granddaughter, Diane Taylor Pawling. Henry is the
Great-Grandfather of Verl
A. Taylor, who served during the Korean War,
and Frances Hartman Cade of Hartford.
Union Army
21st Ohio Infantry
Company B b 8-24-1848 d 2-4-1939
Stark Co. OH Fenton MI
Age 90y, 5m, 12d
Buried in Maple Hill Cemetery
Hartford MI
The photo above is of Henry Hartman with is wife,
Catherine Beal Hartman, circa 1890.
The
weatherman is promising a beautiful, sunny day Thursday, so come out and
enjoy the concert!!
TheSouthwestern Michigan College Brass Band
The day before the Strawberry Festival, the
SMCBB will return to
entertain. The band was founded in January, 1992 by the current
director, Dr. Jonathan Korzun, Director of Bands at SMC. It is composed
of area band directors, community members and SMC students. The
British-style ensemble is modeled after brass bands popular throughout
Europe. The Brass Band gives regular performances on and off-campus,
including concerts at the John E.N. Howard Band Shell in St. Joseph and
the Niles Riverfront Amphitheater. We are thrilled to welcome back this
great brass band to Hartford.
Click on the underlined links for more information
Tentative Schedule - events will be
updated as 2010 schedules are set - much more to come! Friday, June 11th - Kid's
Day -Opening Day ►
12:00 p.m. - A&A Amusements
- Inflatable blowups & kiddie games
► 5:30 p.m. - Lineup for Kiddies Parade at Red Arrow
Elementary School
► 6:00 p.m. - Kiddies Parade through downtown Hartford -
Prince, Princess, and Sweetest Strawberry Baby
will ride FREE on the Little Smilin' Choo Choo
train in Friday and Saturday parades.
Rides at
other times, $1.00 per person throughout the Strawberry Festival.
► 6:30 p.m. - Crowning of Prince-Princess and Sweetest
Strawberry Baby
► 7:00 p.m. -
John Dudley, Magician and Author - a favorite,
delightful show for young and old.
You will be kept laughing and wondering how John performs his funny magic.
► 8:00 p.m. - Drawing for 4 bicycles after Magic Show.
► 8:00 p.m. -
Compassion Gymnastics Performance Teamdemonstrations.
Click on the underlined links for more information
Saturday, June 12th ►
7:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Annual Pancake Breakfast at the High School Cafeteria -
sponsored by Hartford Band Boosters.
► 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. -
Strawberry Run- Sponsored by
Hartford Lions Club.
Click here for 2010 Strawberry Run
registration form.
Obtain runner packets and late registrations at high school
►
8:30 a.m. - Start of 5km walk, 5K Run,10km Run at high school
►
8:45 a.m. - Start of 1 mile Family Walk at high school.
► 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rod Knockers Car and
Motorcycle Show.Click
here for more
information.
► 10:00 a.m.
- A&A Amusements - Inflatableblowups & kiddie games.
► 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Basketball
Shooting Contest.
► 10:30 a.m. -
Horseshoe Tournament Registration.
► 11:00 a.m. - Hula
Hoop Contest (endurance and creativity) - all ages invited to compete; hoops
provided
► 11:00 a.m. - Horseshoe Tournament - 1st heat -
sponsored by Hartford Federated Church.
► 11:30 a.m. - Frozen T-shirt Contest in Ely Park - sponsored by the
Hartford Lions Club.
► 12:30 p.m. - Parade lineup at Hartford High School
.
► 1:00 p.m. - Strawberry Parade through downtown
Hartford Take a peek at a few special parades entries:
- Surry Carriage to
carry our 2010 Prince, Princess, & Strawberry Baby
- Little Smilin' Choo Choo Train - Prince,
Princess, and Strawberry Baby contestants ride
FREE during Friday and Saturday parades. Rides at other times, $1.00 per
person
throughout the Strawberry Festival.
► 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Kids fingerprinting with photo
sponsored by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Dept.
► 1:30 p.m. -
Live Entertainment -
Hartford Emerald Vanguard Band.
► 2:30 p.m. - Strawberry Pie
Eating Contest for all ages -
g-u-a-r-a-n-t-e-e-d messy and FUN!
► 2:30
p.m. - Rod Knockers Car and Motorcycle Show Awards. ► 2:30 p.m. - Horseshoe Tournament - 2nd heat - Championship round
► 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Talent Show. Click
here for details & application. ► 6:00 p.m. - Live Entertainment
-
Levi Riggs
click here for a live concert video or play a
sample.
Other fun
events: Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Pop Ring Toss . . . lots more!
Click on the underlined links for more information
Questions, registration forms, more information.
Click on underlined links below for more
information:
(
Current version of Adobe Reader
required to view downloadable .pdf forms - available FREE at
www.adobe.com) 2011 Arts and Crafts Vendors. Click
here for 2011 Arts-Crafts registration form Click here to
see who's coming. 2011Food Vendors Click
here for 2011 Food Vendor registration form.
VB Co. Health Department
Guidelines.
Food Vendors, please call first
before sending in your registration. 2010Strawberry Run on Saturday -
Click here for
2010 Strawberry Run registration form 2010 Kiddie's Parade on Friday
- EVERYONE is invited to participate, no matter where you are from. Come on out and see what
great kids we have in Hartford! 2010Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday. Click
here for 2010
Kiddie & Saturday Parade registration form 2010 Talent Show application.Click
here for details & application. 2010Prince-Princess-Sweetest Strawberry Baby contest - crowning
on Friday after Kiddie's Parade.
Prince-Princess
and
Sweetest Strawberry Baby candidate pictures are here!
Voting boxes are at Hardings and RiteAid
Pharmacy.
Click on these links to
pick your favorite or download a mail-in voting ballot if you live outside of
the Hartford area. 2010Car Show and
Motorcycle Show -click
here for
registration form. Strawberry Festival
Sponsorship Form - sponsors needed to help make the Strawberry
Festival a success!
Geoff Akins has entertained and educated
children for over 25 years. Performing over 300 times a year, Akins travels
all over the world as
a motivational speaker, author and edu-trainer.
His Bubble Wonders Show
broke all attendance records at science museums in both Hong Kong, Israel,
and in the United States. Geoff has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC and
Comcast Cable TV.
at
Red Arrow Elementary School Gym 15 East St
Hartford MI
2:00 p.m.
This is the first program in the
Hartford Public Library
Summer Programs for children.
A full schedule of events is
available at the library or
online at www.hartford-library.org.
Questions:
Stephanie Daniels, Librarian
269-621-3408 or by
email
Hartford Public Library
15 Franklin St
Hartford MI 49057
Jun 17
Thursday
2010 Summer Programs
at
Hartford Public Library
15 Franklin St
Hartford MI
Movie Day
12:00 NOON
Join us for a free hot dog lunch
and great movies!
The weatherman is promising a beautiful, sunny day, so come out and
enjoy the concert!!
The Skeletones R & B, Soul, and Motown music with a style and
purpose that makes them a group to watch. The Skeletones began playing Blues
and R & B back in the late 1980’s and have been a regular on the Michigan live
music scene ever since. The nucleus of the group, drummer Timson Taliaferro,
along with rhythm guitarist Bobby Wilson and bass guitarist Melvin English
provide a total of 80 years of experience in the perfection of their individual
talents, with individual involvement in performances with Willie Woods of Jr.
Walker and the All-Stars band, Rare Earth, Lilla’Ed and the Imperials, the
Coasters, The Platters, and Gospel groups like the Gospel Lites of Chicago.
www.the-skeletones.com
Reservations
are being taken for the Van Buren County household hazardous waste
collection in Paw Paw on June 19, organizers said.
Residents of participating governmental units can bring up to 75 pounds
of waste for free and pay $1.10 per pound over that amount.
Examples of the waste being collected include
solvents, paints, chemicals, fertilizers, batteries and fluorescent light
bulbs. Residents who live in governmental units not participating
will be charged $1.10 for every pound of waste.
The participating governmental units are the city of South Haven, the
village of Paw Paw, and the townships of Almena, Bangor, Columbia, Covert,
Decatur, Geneva, Hartford, Keeler,
Lawrence, Pine Grove and South Haven.
A second collection this year will take place in South Haven on Sept.
18.
To make a reservation, or if you have any questions
about other hazardous waste that will be accepted, call Melissa at
269-657-8213.
Jun 19
Saturday
3rd Annual
Mark Olds Memorial
Athletic Scholarship Golf Outing
Lake Cora Hills Golf Club
56640 C R 671
Paw Paw, MI 49079
3 Player Scramble
Net proceeds go to
Mark Olds Memorial Scholarship Fund
1st
Place Prize - $300
7:00 a.m. Check-in
8:00 a.m. shotgun start
Longest Drive, Straightest
Drive, Closest to the Pin
Door Prizes
Greens fee, cart, breakfast,
lunch & refreshments included
Small Town Son’s songs are all about the people, be they grass roots blue
collar folks trying to pay the mortgage, or the young men and women who are
still out there looking for answers, it’s the songs that make us all. The
sound is country rock, a mix of southern rockers like Jason Aldean and ZZ-Top,
with honest country in the style of Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, and Toby
Keith. But the life’s blood of Small Town Son is in the honest, every man’s
songwriting and melodies that any person can relate to.
Saturday July 17, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. All
Still Judging 12:00 p.m. - Dog Show 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Enter Cavies 4:00 p.m. - Cavies
Exhibitor's Meeting 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Enter Rabbits, Poultry 5:30 p.m. - Rabbits Exhibitor's Meeting
Sunday July 18, 2010 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Enter all Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Swine 8:00 a.m. - Noon - Enter Diary Goats 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Enter Equines - Draft Horses 12:00 p.m. -
Rabbit Judging in Small Animal Area 1:00 p.m. - Goat Exhibitor's Meeting at Goat Barn 5:00 p.m. - Horse Exhibitor's Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Livestock Exhibitor's Meeting 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
- MLE Participants Enter Livestock
Monday July 19, 2010 6:00 p.m. -Midway opens (Gate admission plus pay one price of
$20 to ride from 6 p.m. to close) 8:00 a.m. - Poultry Judging
9:00 a.m. - Swine Judging 10:00 a.m. - Dairy Goat Judging in Small Animal Arena 4:00 p.m. - Cat Show 5:00 p.m. - Booth Judging, Youth Building 7:00 p.m. - Youth Talent Show 7:00 p.m. - Unique Motor Sports presents
Off Road Derby Big & Small & Quad/ATV Obstacle
Course $3.00
Tuesday July 20, 2010
1:00 p.m. - Midway Opens (Gate
admission plus pay one price of $20 to ride all day) 9:00 a.m. - Beef Judging at Livestock Arena 9:00 a.m. - Horse Fitting & Showing at Horse Arena 10:00 a.m. - Cavy Judging at Small Market Animal Arena 12:00 p.m. - Michigan Lightweight Horse Pull at Draft Horse
Arena 7:00 p.m. - Hartford NTPA Nationals - Super Farm,
2-wheel Drive, and Modifieds $3.00 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Live music - Community Tent Barn on Fire,
featuring epic rock with country twist
Wednesday July 21, 2010 Midway opens at 12 noon (Gate
admission plus pay one price of $15 to ride until closing) Kid’s Day (18 years and under free until
6:00 p.m.)
9:00 a.m. - Sheep Judging at Livestock Arena 9:00 a.m. - English Horse & Pony at Horse Arena 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. -
Kids - A Fair Start! (Sponsored by Van Buren ISD
& ICC) 10:00 a.m. - Adult Draft Horse Halter Show at Draft Horse Arena 10:00 a.m. - Farm Stock Tractor Pull 10:30 a.m. - Ronald McDonald Magic Show (Courtesy of Hartford McDonald's) 1:00 p.m. - Dairy Judging- Livestock Arena
1:00 p.m. - Small Animal Buyer Registration
1:30 a.m. - Ronald McDonald Magic Show (Courtesy of Hartford
McDonald's) 2:00 p.m. - Small Market Animal Auction 2:00 p.m. - Youth Draft Horse Show at Draft Horse Arena 2:00 p.m. - Pinewood Derby Exhibitors 6 to 19, 4-H bldg 7:00 p.m. - Street Legal Pickup Truck and Semi
Pulls (Gas and Diesel) $3.00 7:00-8:30 p.m. - Kevin Lockhart-guitar & Bill Bosler-hammer
dulcimer at the Community Tent
Thursday July 22, 2010 Ladies Day-Veterans-Senior Citizens Day.
Free admission for ladies 19 & over, veterans and senior citizens until 3:00
p.m. Midway opens at 1:00 p.m.
(Gate admission plus pay one price of $20 to ride 1:00 p.m. to closing.) 9:00 a.m. - Western Horse & Pony Show at Horse Arena 9:00 a.m. - Livestock Buyer Registration 10:00 a.m. - Youth Livestock Auction 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Ladies Day Program featuring
Deanna House - fun food presentation 1:00 p.m. - Pony Pull - Draft Horse Arena 1:00 p.m. - Senior Citizens Program & Activities
Entertainment by Jeff & Jim 7:00 p.m. - Frankie Ballard - Grandstand show.
Hillside $5, Trackside $10 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. -
The McLains
- Acoustic Country & Blues at Community Tent 10:00 p.m. - Night Magic Fireworks Friday July
23, 2010 Midway
opens at 1:00 p.m.(Gate admission plus pay one price of $20 to ride 1:00 p.m. to closing.) 9:00 a.m. - Trail Show 9:00 a.m. - Small Animal Sweepstakes 12:00 noon - Gymkhana Show at Horse Arena 12:00 noon - Pedal Tractor Pull at Community Tent 2:00 p.m. - Draft Animal Fun Show 7:00 p.m. -
Super Kicker Rodeo Production
$3.00 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. -
Rich Eddy's Rockin' Oldies Band
Saturday July 24, 2010 Midway opens at 12:00 p.m.(Gate admission plus pay one price of $20 to ride 12:00
noon to closing.) 9:00 a.m. - Jr. & Sr.
Showmanship Sweepstakes 10:00 a.m. - Open Draft Horse-Mule-Pony Hitch Show -
Draft Horse Arena 10:00 a.m. - Fun Horse Show; Horse Arena 2:00 p.m. - Cat & Dog Exhibitors Award Program
2:00 p.m. - Draft Horse Barnyard Pull - Draft Horse Arena 3:00 p.m. - Horse Exhibitor Awards Program 4:00 p.m. - Mule Pull at Draft Horse Arena 4:00 p.m. - Small Animal Exhibitor Awards Program (cavies, goats, rabbits &
poultry) - Barn #7 5:30 p.m. - Livestock Exhibition Awards Program -
Livestock Show Arena 6:00 p.m. - Youth Parade 7:00 p.m. - Garden Tractor Demo Derby, Truck Demolition Derby,
Demo Derby - Unique Motor Sports at Grandstand $3.00 8:30 p.m. -Wild
Woodys - Rockabilly music at Community Tent
► Bounce Houses, Face Painting
► Games, Prizes
► Fun for kids - fun for adults
► Music by Praise Bands associated with
Hartford-Keeler area churches.
and
LUNCH
Hot dog basket, chips, brownie, a drink
Join us . . . everyone is
invited, bring a friend
and
it's all FREE!
Why are we doing this?
☺To bring together the area churches ☺Introduce
these churches to the public ☺Bring
awareness to the Cooperating Ministries Food Pantry ☺Because,
we'd
like to get to know you! We're
here when you need a little helping hand
Sponsored by the Cooperating Ministries - a cooperative of
churches serving the Hartford-Keeler area for over 25 years.
in the Primary Election
Polls open 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Photo ID
or other documentation is required for voting.
Contact Township or City Clerks for absentee ballots or more information.
Issues On the Ballot:
Hartford Township 61310 County Road 687
Hartford, MI 49057 Ph#
269-621-4658
Local Millage Request: ● Recreation Millage
County Millage Requests: ● Van Buren Co. Public Safety Millage
Renewal ● Van Buren Co. Public Transit Millage
●Van Buren Co. Ambulance ●Senior Citizen Millage
City
of Hartford 19
W. Main St.
Hartford MI 49057 Ph# 269-621-2477
Local Millage Request: ● None
County Millage Requests: ● Van Buren Co. Public Safety Millage
Renewal
● Van Buren Co. Public Transit Millage
● Van Buren Co. Ambulance
● Senior Citizen Millage
Before
the election: click here to
review the election ballots for Hartford Township and City of Hartford. You
must enter your name to view the correct ballot for your voting district.
After
the election: click
here to view election results can be view for Federal, State, Local
Be the difference in Hartford . . . . make it
YOUR priority to
VOTE
Aug 3
Tuesday
2010 Summer Programs
at
Hartford Public Library
15 Franklin St
Hartford MI
Frogs and Turtles
1:00 p.m.
Let's learn about frogs &
turtles, play games and win prizes!
14th
Annual Hartford Old Engine and Tractor Show
Hosting the
Northeast Regional Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association
and the Michigan State International Harvester shows
at Van Buren County Fairgrounds
Red Arrow Hwy & CR 681
Hartford MI
Food on the grounds - kitchen opens at 7:00
a.m.
Camping Available
► Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Threshing, Working
Sawmill, Shingle Mill
► Tractor Pull Weigh-in
► Tractor Games
► Child Pedal Pull (Ages 12 & under)
► Tractor parade through grounds
► Tractor Pull Weigh-in
► Farm Stock Tractor Pull
► Dusk - Lighted Truck Show
Questions:
Wayne Unrath
55670 CR 681
Hartford, MI 49057
PH# (269) 325-3483
email
Sep 10
Friday
12th Annual
KING of MICHIGAN
SOD SPRINT CARS
Cheaters Night for Stock Cars & Pure Stocks
Adult General Admission just $15
Kids 12 & under FREE with paid adult
5:30 - Homecoming Parade
5:30 - Brats Tent at HHS
7:00 - Game at Hartford High School
Join
us for a good game, food, fun, and chattin' with former classmates! (Photo is from 1969 HHS
yearbook. Green color was added so viewers could clearly read the theme .
. . prophetic, ya' think?
(Ask any
1969 classmate - surely, they will have a wise answer for you.)
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Our 43rd Year!
Sponsored by the
Hartford United Methodist Women Hartford Middle School Gym 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fun and something for everyone . . . over 100 booths!
•
Homemade pies and spices
•
Custom-made jewelry
•
Plants
•
Historical photography
•
Woodworking
•
Christmas gifts and decorations
• LOTS MORE!
Homemade
breakfast and lunch served in cafeteria
Admission fee: FREE to the public.
Exhibitor Information:
Space rental
Full space - 8ft x 4 1/2 ft
Half space available
Setup
· Saturday - 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. -
unload at back door · No selling prior to 9:00 a.m. Saturday
morning · If sold out before end of bazaar, booth table
must remain in place until 3:00 pm · Unload at the back door · Tables, covering. and chairs to be furnished
by exhibitor · Not responsible for anything left over-night · United Methodist Women are NOT responsible
for anything left overnight · Food is to be wrapped to sell. · No salads, cream pies, home canned food,
fresh fruit or vegetables.
Note:
(school policy for exhibitors and public) No eating or drinking in the gym
No smoking in the school building
No raffles
No rummage.
Send exhibitor checks to:
United Methodist Women
Angela Showerman
63892 Fair Hope Dr.
Hartford MI 49057
Questions?
Angie Showerman at (269) 621-3673
United Methodist Church office at (269) 621-4103
Nov 12
Friday
Blood Drive
at Hartford United Methodist Church 425 E. Main St.
Hartford MI
12:00 noon
- 5:45 p.m.
Donors must be:
● at least 17 years old
● weigh 110 lbs
● be in good general health
Nov 13
Saturday
His Place: Hartford Community Center 15 S. Maple St.
Hartford MI Grand Opening
Donors: Harding’s, Sinclair Graphics, Surfari Joes, Hartford Chiropractic,
Dr. Moss Chiropractic, Studio TLC, Keeler Keg, Cheap Shots Photography,
Hartford Athletic Dept., Hartford Outlet, Shell Mart Hartford, Moo's Place,
Village Auto Wash, Sidetrack Café, Cartwright's Soy Candles, Home Town
Flowers, Tom Smith Tractor, Affordable Cleaning, Caroline’s Gifts To Go,
Expressions Hair Salon, Hair Forum, Bangor Quick Tan, Tri-City Record,
Waffle House –Lawrence, and many more!
Visit our
His Place: Hartford Learning Center 24 W. Main St
Hartford MI
Founding Benefactors:
His Place: Cathedral of Faith * Pokagon
Fund * Mann Metal Finishing, Inc.
Questions: Kerri Smith, Director,
email
His Place: Hartford Community Center
269-621-2144
His Place: Hartford Learning Center
269-621-2020
The Hartford Area
Chamber of Commerce
is spending
$1,000.00 at local chamber member businesses for our
drawing items.
Many names will be randomly selected from entries made at local stores
- look for our Christmas box.
4:30
p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Chili Cook-Off entries accepted
(for all ages-individuals
& businesses)
5:00 p.m. -
Chili Cook-Off judging
Best Red or Traditional Chili
Best Green
Chili
Best
Alternative Chili
Judged on
•
aroma
•
color •
consistency •
taste •
aftertaste
5:30 p.m. - Chili Awards
•
Sample your favorite Chili
•
Bake sale, hot dogs, and hot chocolate available 6:00 p.m. - Parade
starts from Hartford High School to Ely Park (click
here for parade registration form - return form by
November 30th)
After Parade
• Santa arrives (free pictures) • Christmas musical entertainment • School contest winners announced • Holiday Extravaganza sponsored by Hartford Chamber
of Commerce
Caroling and special tree lighting ceremony after parade in Ely Park
Hartford Public Library 15
Franklin St.
Hartford MI
FREE PG and G rated movies
to help keep youngsters entertained
while school is out for the Christmas holiday.
All movies start at 1:00 p.m. with snacks provided.
Events are subject to change without notice due
to unforeseen circumstances.
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Blood Drive
A Silent Auction and Live Bidding to win an array of prizes
Talent
Show Auditions
Paperback Books
Pizza
4:00
p.m.
H-E-L-P
is here!
at the 
Easter Egg Hunt
April 5
Friday, June 11th
Strawberry Festival sponsored by the Hartford
Area Chamber of Commerce 
Reservations
are being taken for the Van Buren County household hazardous waste
collection in Paw Paw on June 19, organizers said. 
Baseball 
on Red Arrow Hwy & CR681, Hartford MI
9:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. All
Still Judging
Vacation Bible School
14th
Annual Hartford Old Engine and Tractor Show 
Hartford Community
Yu-Gi-Oh!
4:30
p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Chili Cook-Off entries accepted 
Sponsored by the
Hartford Lions Club 
