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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

SHOP LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

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

Business of the Month Masserant’s Feed & Grain

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Masserant’s Feed & Grain is a family owned and operated business established in 1982 by Gerald Masserant and his three sons: Dave, Ken and Rollin. The original mill located on Mill Street in Newport was purchased from the Kahlbaum Brothers of Carleton. Since the beginning, Masserant’s has expanded to serve customers at 4 convenient locations in Flat Rock, Newport, Lambertville and Monroe.

The Flat Rock location at 27550 Telegraph was added in 1993 to serve the Downiver area. The location boasts many of the services found at our flagship store in Newport including:

  • • Propane refills
  • • Brick pavers
  • • Wall stone
  • • Topsoil
  • • Mulch

Masserants Feed & Grain also specializes in:

·         Pool Supplies

·         Chlorine

·         Pet Supplies

·         Pet Treats

·         Wild Bird Seed

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 •      Livestock feed

•      Bird feeders

•      Indoor and outdoor ceramic pots

•      Solar lights

•     Unique lawn and garden art
 

Support Flat Rock Our Hometown’s Featured Business today!

Masserant’s Feed & Grain 27550 Telegraph Road Flat Rock, MI 48134 734-789-1837
Flat Rock – Our Home Town

 

4th Annual Chalk The Walk June 2nd

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All are Welcome to the 4th Annual “Chalk The Walk” at HuRoc Park in Flat Rock, Mi.
“Chalk The Walk” takes place on June 2nd at HuRoc Park from Noon to 2pm. This is the 4th Annual Event where young children along with their families can draw on the walkway at the park. The event is sponsored by Michelle Davis at ReMax Masters, Flat Rock who provides the chalk to artist of all ages. Diane Parker, of Bigby Coffee, will be providing Hot Chocolate/Magic Milk at Chalk The Walk.  Thanks to both of these local businesses.
With the assistance from Mrs. Buehrer’s 4th Grade class we have a few inspired flyers along with our official flyer. Thanks to the students for their help.

Artist of all ages are welcome to draw on the walkway around HuRoc Park.

    • Chalk will be provided in various colors to the First 100 Artists.
    • An adult must be present to chaperone any artiest under 13 Y.O.
    • Families, School and Church Groups are WELLCOME!
    • HAVE FUN

Downtown Flat Rock and HuRoc Park, the place families go in Flat Rock.

SHOP LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

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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