NOTICE
Memorial Day Parade AntiqueTractors and Cars

Bring your antique cars, tractors, or whatever relates to” “Old Grattan Township”
to participate in the
Grattan Township Memorial Day Parade on May 27th.

Meet at the OLD Fire Barn near the cemetery at 10:30 am before the parade
For more info call Denny at 616-915-2703

25 TH ANNUAL GRATTAN TOWNSHIP
MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION AND BRIDGE WALK

MAY 27, 2013

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS  

7:00 – 10:00 PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Fire Station
Grattan Fire Department
8:00 – 10:30 SMOKE HOUSE – Fire Station
9:00 – 1:30 HISTORICAL SOCIETY BAKE SALE AND RAFFLE
Grattan Museum
* 9:00 – 1:00 GRATTAN TOWNSHIP PARKS AND RECREATION
Used Book Sale
Inside the Township Hall
9:30 FROG JUMPING CONTEST - Township Hall
* 10:00 – 1:00 CHILDRENS GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
Township Hall
*10:00 – 1:00 MAGICIAN Jody Marvin, Magic Tricks and Balloon animals
* 10:00 – 1:00 CHILDRENS PETTING ZOO
10:00 – 11:00 DECORATING OF THE BIKES – Township Hall
11:00 – 11:45 MEMORIAL SERVICE - Grattan Center Cemetery
11:45 – 12:00 BRIDGE WALK & FOOT PARADE
Grattan Center Cemetery across bridge to Township Hall
12:00 – 1:00 REFRESHMENTS– Parks and Recreation
Township Hall
12:00 – 2:00 GRATTAN GENERAL STORE –
25cent ICE CREAM CONES
12:00 – 2:00 GRATTAN BAR ­– Stop in to see our Bridge Walk Specials!
12:00 TURTLE RACE – Township Hall
1:00 PENNY SCRAMBLE – Township Hall
*10:30 – 12:00 SHUTTLE SERVICE - Courtesy of Klackle Orchards
* Activities will be closed during the Memorial Service

FEEDING AMERICA
Family, Friends & Neighbors will be hosting a Feeding America mobile food pantry
sponsored by the Township.
The pantry is designed to benefit township families who need a little extra help
during our struggling economy.
We hope to have the program up and running by mid April.
Participants must pre-register and show proof of residency.
Forms are available at the Township Hall
More info call 616-691-8450 

The Bel Children's Museum will be open
The Museum will be open May 22 and May 24.
The Bel will be closed May 25 to observe Memorial weekend.
Children must be accompanied by an adult as they build, explore
and learn in a unique hands on environment.
There is no charge to participate.
The Children's Museum is located an the 2nd floor of the historic
Belrockton at 108 Hanover St. Belding

Grattan Senior Meal Programs
Township Hall
Monday and Wednesday's 12:00 Noon
suggested donation $ 2.50
60 an over
Call Township Office
for more info or reservation call office at 691-8450

Greenville Area Aviation Association

Free plane rides! All students ages 8 to 17 are invited to the
7th Annual Young Eagles "I Can Fly!"
A legal parent or guardian is required to register, sign a consent form,
and witness the flight. After the flight, the student officially becomes part of the
"World's Largest Logbook" which is on permanent display at the
EAA Air Adventure Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Registration begins Saturday
June 15th, 2013
8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at the Greenville Municipal Airport located 2 miles south of Greenville on M-91
. For further information,
visit the Greenville Area Aviation Association on Facebook
or contact Kris at 616-897-4266 or the airport at 616-754-5534 (ask for Julie).

BOSTWICK LAKE CONGREGATIONAL
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

7979 Belding Rd Rockford, MI
Corner of M-44 & Young Avenue

BOSTWICK LAKE FERTILIZER SALE
Across from Lake Schools

Phosphate Free
Help save Your lake from excess weed growth.

All products available at shed in the back of our church parking lot
Saturday 9:00 to 12:00 pm
during April and May
or call: Majewski 443-8830

funds raised to help maintain our facility for community use including Boy, Girls, Cub Scouts, blood drives, etc...

Year Around Programs for kids
1545 Buchanan SW
Grand Rapids, Mi 49507
616-949-0780
www.campblodgett.org

Camp Blodgett has collaborated with Camp O'Malley on a combined Camp Registration Form
to make it easier for kids to get involved in great summer camp programs.
You may use the form below to register for Camp Blodgett and/or Camp O'Malley.
To register for Camp Blodgett, you need to print pages labeled
"Camper Registration Form 2013 Page 1-4" only,
completely fill in all information, and mail with your payment to the address on the form.
See form for detailed instructions. Questions? Call (616)940-9874.

CAMP BLODGETT 2013 SUMMER SCHEDULE

The calendar for 2013 has been set! Camp 2013 dates are:
Session One - "Olympic Adventures Week" - ages 8-11 - June 17 to 21
Session Two - "Camp B's Got Talent Week" - ages 11-13 - June 24 to 28
Session Three - "Stars & Stripes Week" - ages 8-13 - July 1 to 5
Session Four - "Amazing Race Week" - ages 8-11 - July 8 to 12
Session Five - "Superheroes Week" - ages 11-13 - July 15 to 19
Session Six - "Wild West Week" - ages 8-11 - July 22 to 26

2013 CAMPER REGISTRATION FORM

2013 Riverwalk Festival

July 11, 12 and 13
Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Again we are going to concentrate on seeking artists who recycle
and recreate items into re-found treasures.
PS If you have trouble downloading the application, visit
www.riverwalkfestival.org and click on Arts & Crafts.

This three-day event includes many activities for you
and your family to enjoy. Thursday, Friday and Saturday concerts,
Arts & Crafts & Re-found Treasures show, From the Heart Parade
and Rumble the Riverwalk (motorcycles), Riverwalk Cruise-in (classic cars),
Kidz Zone, Pontoon Rides, kayak and canoe race, kayak fun, food booths,
used book sale, downtown shopping, street entertainers, Lowell Moose Bingo,
$1500 State Farm Duck Race, Laurels of Kent fireworks and much more!
Check it all out right here! www.riverwalkfestival.org .
Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce, 897-9161

FERTILIZER ORDINANCE
REMINDER
I you live near a lake please remember our fertilizer ordinance prohibiting the use of phosphorus
Check the Grattan Township web site “Ordinance” page for complete information

Reminder of the Paper Trailer
at the
Township Hall

Funds are used for Public Service Projects Within Grattan Township

Resources for Identity Theft Victims

People who suspect they've been a victim of identity theft should immediately
contact all of their banking institutions and obtain a free copy of their credit report.
If identity theft has occurred,
file a complaint with the FTC by calling 877-ID-THEFT
or ftccomplaintassistant.gov .
The information will be shared nationwide with law enforcement officials.

Gold Star License Plate Legislation
New plates, which honor fallen heroes & their families

  Secretary of State Ruth Johnson looked on as Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation that will allow the sale of
Gold Star license plates to the families of military personnel killed while serving on active duty.

NOTICE
The Grattan Township Sewer Property is owned and maintained by Grattan Township.
This is private property and is not available for hunting, fishing or other means of trespass.
This property is protected under the State of Michigan Trespassing laws and enforced
by the Kent County Sheriffs Department.
Violations may result in fines or imprisonment.

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Order Green reflective Address markers for your mail box from the
Grattan Township Fire Department.

The cost is $15.00
Call 691-8523 or 691-8540
for more information

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GRATTAN TOWNSHIP TROOPS
Please remember all the military personnel in service to our country from Grattan area
whether they are serving here at home or abroad

United States Air Force Cassidy Brummel Welcome Home	United States Navy Nick Brandes, Coronado Island, Ca.

Sgt Matthew Schafer Army National Guard Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force Kyle Visser Welcome Home Thanks	Mi National Guard Scott Vaughn Welcome Home Thanks

United States Marine Reserve
Cpt. Thomas Aquinas Albert

United States Army
Adam Hamilton

If you have a veteran from Grattan Township or know of one, we would like to honor him on
our cable and web page

email me at
grattanweb@comcast.net

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Veterans Memorial
Grattan Center Cemetery, Old Belding Road
Grattan

CIVIL WAR      ROLL CALL

21st Michigan Infantry
COMPANY H

Above Civil War information from "Michigan in the Civil War"

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Grattan Center Cemetery
Grattan Township, Kent County

The Grattan Center Cemetery is located on Ashley Ave. between
10 Mile Road & Heffron Street, Kent County

http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/tsphoto/kent/grattancenter.htm