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Flat Rock’s “Top Value Muffler” Re-Opens

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IMG_topvalue4199-20The now remodeled Top Value Muffler-Car and Truck service building at 28935 Telegraph is completing a total remodeling of their building. This building now owned by a father and son, Bill and TJ Batth. Top Value is in the original Adolph’s Auto Repair building across from the Dairy Queen on the south side of town. They not only do mufflers and brakes replacement and repairs but also do most mechanical work on your car. TJ, the son, has been working with the DDA to complete a Facade Grant on the outside the shop. Top Value is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM and Saturdays from 8 AM to 3 PM. You can call the shop any time during business hours at 734-789-7969. TJ said that all inspections for repair are FREE.

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State of the City Address 2015

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State of the City Address
State of the City Address

Flat Rock’s Mayor Jonathan Dropiewski’s address may have been over shadowed by the President’s State of the Union Address and the Governor’s State of the State Address but to those who live in the city it is just as important and like the other two speeches can impact those in Flat Rock even more. To highlight Mayor Dropiewski’s 2014 address, he talking about the changes on city council including the late Gary Borden along with the changes of department heads last year. He also talked about contributions by the Boy Scouts and other volunteer citizens in Flat Rock.

As for this year, 2015, he talked about improving city services and looking forward to things like the calibration of Flat Rock’s 50th anniversary as a city. Mr. Mayor also talked about looking forward to new businesses scheduled to open or start this year including a new Mexican restaurant, a new Coney Island more businesses in the Flat Rock Plaza, formally Flat Rock Plaza and Meijer. He also announced that Monroe’s Calder’s Dairy including a store front is  going into the old lumber shop on Telegraph.

Click below to hear the entire speech.

New Signage for the Downtown and Civic Districts

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New Sign Program will be announced this spring at 2015 Business Forum.
New Sign Program will be announced this spring at 2015 Business Forum.

The Flat Rock – Michigan Main Street Organization (MMA) along with the Flat Rock Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) will be announcing a NEW way finding signage program for the districts. The shopping and civic districts will be divided into 4 distinct areas. The entire program will be unveiled at this year’s Business Forum this Spring. Anita Twardesky from MMS said “We are excited to bring this plan forward to will help folks find their way to different venues and districts within Flat Rock”. Shayla Hopper also on the committee and Owner of “Strands” said that “breaking the city into districts will also help businesses who may not be in the immediate downtown area. These new signs will better describe their locations”. The DDA, TIFA and City of Flat Rock will fund these new signs. Mayor Dropiewski said this will help us get people around even while walking or biking. We invite all businesses owners to come and see the unveiling of the new sign program and other programs available through MMS, TIFA, DDA and the city of Flat Rock at the 2015 “Business Forum” this spring.  Time Date and Location will be announced in the next couple of weeks.

Store Opens Under a New Name and Owners

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Amar's Flat Rock, Mi
Amar’s
Flat Rock, Mi

The Former Rose Market is now open under a new owner and name. Amer and his brother sold their market in another city and opened Amer’s Liquor Store at 23960 Gibraltar Road. They are open Monday –Thurs from 9 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to Midnight and Sunday from 9 AM to 10 PM. Beside Beer , Wine and Liquor they carry all kinds of soft drinks, snacks and hot food. The new store is bright and clean.
When you get the opportunity stop by and Welcome them to Flat Rock.

Clean & Bright inside Amar's
Clean & Bright inside Amar’s

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Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanks Giving From Flat Rock Michigan
Happy Thanks Giving From Flat Rock Michigan

Thanksgiving is a particularly American holiday. The word evokes images of football, family reunions, roasted turkey with stuffing, pumpkin pie and, of course, the Pilgrims and Wampanoag, the acknowledged founders of the feast. But was it always so? Click here to Read on to find out…

As we embark on the wonderful holiday season one of our favorite times of the year is Thanks Giving. It’s a time to enjoy your friends and family, have a wonderful meal, get ready for the Christmas Season and watch some football

It is our wish for you a feeling of warmth, love & happiness today & always.

We wish everyone a Safe Thanksgiving.

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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