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Recognizing the Change-Makers in Flat Rock

February 15, 2012 By Downtown Flat Rock

BasketballMayor Jonathan Dropiewski is teaming up with the Detroit Pistons to recognize those who make a difference in the city through their “Come Together” program.

Residents can nominate themselves or others using the form at www.flatrockmi.org or by picking up a form in the city clerk’s or Building Department’s offices.

Nominations are due Feb. 24 and those selected will be notified by Feb. 28.

Residents can submit the nominations at City Hall or by emailing the mayor at mayor@flatrockmi.org.

Winners will be recognized during a council meeting for their contributions to the city and will receive four tickets to the March 9 Pistons game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

The ticket pack also includes a parking pass and vouchers for discounted food and merchandise.

Those who would like to attend the game can order tickets through a special website on Ticketmaster and the team will donate $5 from each purchase to the Flat Rock Community Foundation.

The nomination form, available at www.flatrockmi.org, contains the link to purchase tickets.

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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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