Homecoming T-Shirts

Kids T-Shirt in Lime Green, available in youth sizes M or L

Adult T-Shirt available in yellow, and limited white - Sizes M-3XL.

Get your 2009 Deckeritaville t-shirts! The Deckerville Homecoming is fast approaching and a shipment of this year’s official Deckeritaville T-shirts has arrived. The colorful shirts are currently available for sale at the Deckerville Recorder office and the Silver Tavern where the shirts are on display. Shirts can also be ordered by mail (see the form in this issue of the Recorder). Adult shirts are available in bright yellow or white and feature colorful designs on both sides. On the back, there are three partying parrotts with the slogan “What Happens Here Stays Here!”. On the front of the shirt is a “Summer Daze in Deckerville” design on the left crest. Shirts are available in sizes M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL. Children’s shirts are available in lime green in sizes M or L. The shirts are imprinted on the front with three fun frogs and the theme “Summer Daze in Deckeritaville”. Shirts cost $15. Adult XXL and XXXL are $2 extra. Proceeds from the t-shirts helps fund the annual Deckeritaville festival which is held the first full weekend of August every year. This year’s dates are Aug. 7-8-9.

To order shirt by mail please mail us your name, address, phone number, size of shirt, color and quantity. Mail to Deckeritaville Shirts PO BOX 519 Deckerville, MI 48427. You will need to add $6 on to your total for shipping costs.

DECKERVILLE HOMECOMING

August 7, 8 & 9, 2009

“Summer Daze in Deckeritaville"

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

• Deckerville Public Library BOOK SALE - held inside library, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• GARAGE SALES throughout the town - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• American Legion BEER TENT at Wilson Park - 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
• Eastern Michigan Bank COLORING CONTEST, ages 12 & under, entry deadline at 5:00 p.m.
• HORSESHOE QUALIFYING MATCHES at Wilson Park - all evening
• “Special Old Timers Doubles" HORSESHOE TOURNEY at Wilson Park - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• TTPA TRACTOR PULL at Wilson Park, sponsored by Homecoming Committee - starts at 5:00p.m.
• BECHLER'S ICE CREAM TRAILER and Fun Food Concessions at Wilson Park - starts at 5:00 p.m.
• JOSEPHINE'S MEXICAN FOOD BOOTH at Wilson Park - starts at 5:00 p.m.
• Thumb’s Up Snowmobile Club FOOD BOOTH at Wilson Park - starts at 5:00 p.m.
• Thumb Area Churches FOOD DRIVE, donations of food & money accepted, all proceeds to Deckerville Food Pantry
• Various FOOD BOOTHS at Wilson Park - all evening
• Palms Catholic Church FOOD BOOTH at Wilson Park - starts at 5:00 p.m.
• DECKERVILLE PTO CONCESSION STAND at the school - prior to fireworks
• FIREWORKS, behind Deckerville Schools at dusk (rain date is Saturday, Aug. 8th at dusk), concessions available on site.
• SANILAC TRANSPORTATION BUS, available at Wilson Park - from 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
  

SATURDAY, AUG. 8

• 3-on-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, sponsored by and proceeds to DHS Boys and Girls Basketball Program, at Wilson Park - starts at 8:00 a.m.
• 3-POINT SHOOT-OUT CONTEST and Free Throw Contest at Wilson Park’s Tennis Courts - starts after parade.
• 5K RUN/WALK starts at school, sponsored by & proceeds to DHS Track Team - starts at 8:00 a.m.
• 5th annual TEST OF STRENGTH CONTEST, sponsored by Deckerville Chiropractic & Fit in Time, cash prizes! At Chiropractic Clinic/Fit in Time offices next to Post Office - starts at 10:00 a.m.
• CRAFT SHOW at the Community Center - from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Trinity Lutheran Church, Forestville, BAKE SALE at Community Center Craft Show - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Deckerville Public Library BOOK SALE, held inside library - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
• “PENNY WALK” at four corners of Deckerville, sponsored by Eastern Michigan Bank, register that day (adult required with a minor) -starts at 9:00 a.m.
• Deckerville Village Market “HOMECOMING COOKOUT”, hotdogs & pop on sale all afternoon Saturday at store, proceeds to Wilson Park
• Deckerville Project Blessing "KIDS DAY SALE" - All infant & Children's Clothes 50% off total purchase - Toys, Children's Books, Childrens's Shows 50% off.
• BECHLER'S ICE CREAM TRAILER & Fun Food Concessions, at Wilson Park - starts at noon
• Various FOOD BOOTHS at Wilson Park - all day and evening
• American Legion BEER TENT at Wilson Park - all day until 1:00 a.m.
• HORSESHOE PITCHING FINALS at Wilson Park - all day
• PRE-PARADE ENTERTAINMENT at Grandstand on Main Street, sponsored by Homecoming Committee, local group “Skyward” to perform - starting at 11:00 a.m.
• “PET PARADE” on Main Street, sponsored by Homecoming Committee - starts at 12:00 noon
• GRAND PARADE, sponsored by DLOW, theme “Summer Daze in Deckeritaville” - starts at noon - Parade led by Deckerville’s Little Prince & Princess and their court

• BABY CONTEST winners announced at grandstand before parade, sponsored by Homecoming Committee
• POP & CANDY STAND at Wilson Park, sponsored by Summer Rec. program - all day
• 5th annual CO-ED MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT, pre-registration required, forms at local businesses, sponsored by Deckerville Homecoming Committee and “The Good Timers” - games start at 7:00 a.m.
• DINNERS AT THE PARK - catered by Corner Cafe - starts after parade at Wilson Park
• Kid’s Entertainment: METRO INFLATABLES, sponsored by DLOW and Homecoming Committee, at Wilson Park - from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• “JEWLS THE CLOWN” comedy show at Wilson Park, sponsored by Deckerville Village Market & Deckerville Men’s Club, starts at 1:00 p.m. & balloon sculpting until 5:00 p.m.
• PETTING ZOO at Wilson Park 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. sponsored by Bob & Lisa Kolar
• PEDAL TRACTOR PULL at Wilson Park, sponsored by Deckerville Homecoming Committee - starts at 2:00 p.m.
• Eastern Michigan Tractor Pull Association TRACTOR PULL at Wilson Park - starts at 5:00 p.m
• Thumbs Up Snowmobile Club FOOD BOOTH, at Wilson Park - starts at 5:00 p.m.
• Thumb Area Churches FOOD DRIVE, donations of food & money accepted - all proceeds to *Deckerville Food Pantry
• JOSEPHINE'S MEXICAN FOOD BOOTH at Wilson Park - starts after parade
• CLASSIC CAR SHOW on Main Street - at 1:00 p.m.; awards at 5:00 p.m.; cruise starts at 5:00 p.m., sponsored by Homecoming Committee and area businesses
• 7th annual DECKERVILLE IDOL Singing Competition in Las Vegas Tent at Wilson Park - cash prizes! Sponsored by Homecoming Committee and area businesses, pre-registration is required - starts at 1:30 p.m.
• KARAOKE CONTEST after Idol Competition - until 5:00 p.m., in Las Vegas Tent at Wilson Park
• ALUMNI FOOTBALL GAME - Deckerville Eagles vs. Sandusky Redskins at DHS football field, starts at 7:00 p.m.
• Palms Catholic Church FOOD BOOTH at Wilson Park - starts at 8:00 p.m.
• LIVE BAND - “FUN TOWN OLDIES”, at Wilson Park - from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., Tennis *Courts open for “Teen Dance”, sponsored by Homecoming Committee and Ameriprise Financial Services
• SANILAC TRANSPORTATION BUS available at Wilson Park - from 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
• DCDC “ALL-AMERICAN SUMMER RAFFLE” drawing at Wilson Park Pavilion - at 12:00 midnight, proceeds to Village Improvements
• HOMECOMING RAFFLE Tickets Drawing, at Wilson Park Pavilion, all cash prizes - at 12:00 midnight
• Deckerville League of Women “GAS & FOOD GIVEAWAY" Raffle - All Proceeds to local needs - Drawing at Wilson Park Pavillion at 12 midnight

SUNDAY, AUG. 9

• CO-ED SOFTBALL TOURNEY at Sanilac Sportsmen’s Club (5 miles east of Deckerville & 3/4 south on Goetze Rd.) - all day; Chicken BBQ starts at 12:00 noon, fun for the whole family!