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Flat Rock Hosting the 2018 Downriver Senior Olympics

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Flat Rock is this years Host for the Downriver Senior Olympics

The City of Flat Rock is hosting this year’s Downriver Senior Olympics! Registration will be held until June 30th. Registration Forms can be turned in at the Flat Rock Community Center or any local Senior Center. Stop by the Flat Rock Community Center for the forms and the list of activities or you can Call them at (734) 379-1450.

All Registration Fees are non-refundable.
The events will be held on July 24-July 27.
Ages: 50+
Cost: Registration Forms are free.

The prices for entering events vary.
Register today!

More information available on our facebook page downtownflatrock or the community center facebook page at flatrockcommunitycenter

Flat Rock Our Hometown – Business of the Month of June 2018

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Calder’s Dairy Flat Rock’s Business of the Month

Calder Dairy was originally established in 1946 by William Graham Stewart Calder. Using his bonus check from the Air Force, Bill Calder bought the dairy’s first delivery truck 12-year-old used laundry truck. Total sales for the first day were $17.88!

Milk was purchased from surrounding dairy farms then processed and bottled at the plant at 1020 Southfield Road in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Home delivery was available throughout the Downriver Area.

As the years went by, a farm was purchased in Carleton, Michigan. Originally the farm was to be a weekend retreat for the family and eventually a spot to retire to. However, a Brown Swiss Cow was purchased to help keep the grass short he had a calf and from there we steadily built up a herd of Holstein, Brown Swiss and most recently Jersey Cows. Gradually, the Calder herd continued to grow and today we milk 140 cows. All of our cows are fed a high quality, home grown forage and grain diet with lots of T.L.C. added. The Farm now supplies most of Calder Dairy’s milk needs.

In recent years we had to replace our fleet of Divco Trucks with more modern delivery trucks; unmistakable with their big Holstein black markings and bold “Calder” logo. The trucks may be new but we continue to make home deliveries just like in the “old days”. Over 60 years later we are still following Bill’s vision. Generations have appreciated Bill’s dedication, warm smile, and tremendous sense of humor.

Sadly, we lost our founder and family patriarch William G.S. Calder at the age of 94, on February 16th, 2011. Today the operations at both the dairy and the farm are still overseen by the family. The Calder family continues to strive for excellence in order to produce premium products with pride while keeping the company small enough to control the quality of the product from our family to yours.

Calder Dairy opened the much-anticipated Flat Rock store in December of 2017 just in time for the Christmas holiday season (Mmmm…eggnog!)

They are planning a Grand Opening celebration for June 23, 2018. Visit Calder Dairy in Flat Rock at 28190 Telegraph or call 734-984-6985.

As the days get longer, Calder Dairy is extending their hours to satisfy that summer ice cream craving! Watch their sign for hours!

Flat Rock Our Hometown

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Fourth Annual Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show June 9th

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Cruzin Flat Rock Car, Truck And Motorcycle Show June 9th HuRoc Park Flat Rock Mi.

The Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car-Truck & Motorcycle Show is less than a month away. The show takes place on Saturday June 9th at HuRoc Park in Flat Rock. The entry fee is only $5.00 (spectators are FREE) and each entrant will receive a Cruzin or Summerblast T-Shirt, a Cruzin 2018 Dash Plaque, a chance at a door prize from local businesses and other goodies. If you have been a Cruzin’ Trophy Winner in the past, your entry fee will be waved when you bring your trophy and display it at the show.
Below are the Prizes you can win including a trophy for all three places winners in each category.
In addition to the cash prizes listed below, the first-place winners will receive a Cruzin’ Flat Rock Hat.

Judged Classes

Cars   1986-Current $50 First Place

$35 Second Place

$15 Third Place
Cars   1960-1985 $50 First Place

$35 Second Place

$15 Third Place
Cars   1959-Below $50 First Place

$35 Second Place

$15 Third Place
Trucks All Years $50 First Place

$35 Second Place

$15 Third Place
Motorcycles All Years $50 First Place

$35 Second Place

$15 Third Place

The entry form can be picked up prior to June 9th at the following Flat Rock businesses or Public places;

Bigby Coffee Blue Heron Caulder’s Dairy
Capt. Nemo’s Jim’s Butcher Shop Flat Rock Auto Repair
Flat Rock Hardware Michael’s On The River O’Reilly Auto
Public Service Credit Union – Flat Rock along with the Trenton, Grosse Ile and Romulus offices Salute’ The Roc Restaurant Strand’s
Simpler Times Zorba’s Coney Island Wimpy Burger
Flat Rock Public Library Flat Rock City Hall  Flat Rock Recreation

NOTE:  The forms are on the back side of the Summer Blast Flyers at each location.
You can also print the registration form –Click Here

The Second Annual PEDAL LEVEL PEBBLE SATURDAY JUNE 16, 2018

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Second Annual Pedal Level Pebble Saturday June 16, 2018

Flat Rock Rotary invites you and your family to be a part of the second annual Pedal Level Pebble! The slow-roll cycling event includes a scavenger hunt through downtown Flat Rock, stopping at some great local businesses and hot spots in our community. Proceeds will benefit the Flat Rock Police and Fire Department’s “Shop with a Hero” program and other Rotary-supported functions. All ages are welcome – but those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Click Here for Participant Form Flyer

Click Here for Sponsorship Information

Remember to support YOUR Community  SHOP LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

April’s Business of the Month – Liberty Tax Service

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Flat Rock Our Home Town’s Business of the month of April 2018 is Liberty Tax Service.

Shahbaz Hussain (he likes to go by Hussain) owns and operates Liberty Tax Service located at 26654 Telegraph Road in Flat Rock. He owns 3 Liberty Tax Service locations in Flat Rock, Dearborn and Taylor. Hussain is he is very quiet, humble and extremely sweet. He is a family man, he talked quite a bit about his family, wife and 2 children. Unfortunately, he just got back from India as his father just passed.
Sitting down to discuss his business being chose for the featured business, Hussain was so appreciative. When asked why he chose to open in Flat Rock, Hussain said that he loved the small town, he grew up in a similar setting with very close family and Flat Rock reminded him of a close, family community. He liked that people all knew each other and the community supported each other.

Hussain has been in business for 10 years. He started working with his father-in-law at Liberty Tax Service 13 years ago. He said he has always loved accounting, numbers, he just loves math. Hussain and his wife both love accounting. His wife helps him a great deal. She helped run all three business while he was in India for his father’s funeral.

Waiting for Hussain to finish with his customer, we noticed how patient and helpful he was. We all know how painful taxes are and Hussain really makes it a pleasant experience. He also is very persistent about having coffee and treats! Hussain is a perfect fit for Flat Rock and brings a welcomed service to our community. The staff is family-oriented, friendly, and hardworking.

Liberty Tax Services, provides tax services from personal taxes to corporate taxes.

Liberty Tax Services
26654 Telegraph
Flat Rock, MI 48134

734-955-1040

Hours:
Tax Time-January thru April
Monday-Friday 9-7pm
Saturday 10-5pm
Sunday 12-5pm

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WELCOME TO FLAT ROCK

The first Euro-American settlers in Flat Rock were Michael Vreeland and his five grown sons between 1811 and 1820. Michael had been captured by British Rangers during the Revolutionary War and released after American independence.

The family purchased 800 acres (3.2 km2). The town was called the Village of Vreeland until 1838 when the Vreeland family sold off the majority of the land and relinquished control of the area. The Vreeland families built the first grain and lumber mill, having brought the grinding stones from New York.

Descendants of Michael Vreeland still live in the town and attend Flat Rock public schools, being the seventh generation to reside in the town their family founded.

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