The Lowell Area Historical will be hosting a Swiss Settlers Workshop for Youth

on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Wittenbach/Wege Center from 9 to 2pm. Our activities will include arts and crafts that were popular to the early Swiss settlers. The students will choose two of the four activities: 1) Clock making, 2) Mug painting and Hot Chocolate Mix, 3) Snowshoeing/Hiking, 4) Pictorial Seed Art with Swiss scenes. Cost for the workshop including a Swiss lunch is $20.00 per student ages 8-14, with a 20% discount for Museum members. Yodeling and folk music provided by Verle Stahl after lunch.

Class size is limited so register early! Call Linda at the Museum, 897-7688, to register.

CALL FOR MUSICIANS  LOWELL SHOWBOAT SIZZLIN' SUMMER CONCERTS
 Thursday nights, June 14 - August 23

Lowell Showboat Sizzlin ' Summer Concerts is seeking the best musical groups in West and Central Michigan to perform in the summer of 2012.
The Thursday night concert series runs mid-June through end-August ,
If you want to be considered applications must be received by February 15!!
Complete packets include your CD demo, DVD or other on-line music links, a brief bio,
contact information (name, email, and phone number) and a photo.
Mail to the LowellArts !, PO Box 53, Lowell, MI 49331.
For more information call (616) 897-8545 or e-mail info@lowellartsmi.org

FLAT RIVER OUTREACH MINISTRIES
“FROM”-- FOOD PANTRY
11535 Fulton Street East – Lowell

The “FROM” Food Pantry is presently in need of Canned Fruit: Pineapple, Pears, Peaches & Fruit Cocktail,
Canned Pasta, Canned Chicken, Macaroni, Crackers,
Cream of Mushroom  & Cream of Chicken Soup, Jelly, Catsup, Cake Mix & Frosting
Deodorant, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, Bar Soap & Razors
Please help if you are able

Thrift & Furniture Shop
needs Gently Used Clothing,
Small Appliances & Furniture
Non-perishable food donations can be left at the Thrift
Shop during open hours or dropped off anytime at our
24 hour Donation Room in the front corner of the circular drive!

Please call our office, 897-8260,
if you need a receipt!

Food Pantry
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday:
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Works in Progress Art Exhibition
LowellArts ! King Gallery"
January 10 – February 5, 2012
Closing Reception February 5, from 2-4pm
Hours are Tues-Fri, 10am-6pm--Sat, 1-4pm.

The Gallery will be transformed into a working studio complete with easels, paint smocks
and art supplies. Until January 27,
The public is invited to stop in and add details to the art.
Be sure to check in often to see the artworks undergo their transformations.

16TH ANNUAL
LOWELL CMMUNITY EXPO
March 24, 2012
9:00 am to 300 pm
Lowell High School

Reminder of the Paper Trailer
at the
Township Hall

Funds are used for Public Service Projects Within Grattan Township

From the Grattan Township Treasurer
Dates to Remember

February 14, 2012 – Winter taxes due
February 29, 2012 – Last day to pay 2011 Summer and Winter taxes at the Township Township will be open 9:00am - 5:00pm to collect taxes
March 1, 2012 – Taxes sent to Kent County as delinquent Contact County at (616) 632-7500 after March 12, 2012
December 1, 2011 – March 1, 2012 Purchase dog licenses at the Township

Board of County Road Commissioners
of the County of Kent

October 12, 2011
Contacts: Steve Warren, Deputy Director (616) 242- 6942
Jerry Byrne, Director of Maintenance (616) 242-6952

Grand Rapids, Michigan - The Kent County Road Commission is asking residents to prepare for winter by shaking
their mailbox.
“Many homeowners have started the practice of replacing batteries in smoke detectors and filters in furnaces as
the change in daylight savings time approaches. In the same manner, Shake Your Mailbox Day reminds
homeowners to prepare their mailbox for winter.” said John Weiss, Chairman of the Kent County Road
Commission (KCRC).
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Kent County Road Commission have policies in place
regarding replacement of mailboxes that have clearly been hit by snowplows. These provisions do not apply when
damage is caused by just the force of the snow against the mailbox and/or post.
“In most instances where mailboxes are damaged the snowplow truck doesn’t actually hit the mailbox,” said Jerry
Byrne, KCRC Director of Maintenance. “The force of snow thrown from the roadway is enough to knock down a
loose mailbox. Damage to these posts and receptacles can often be prevented by proper inspection and
maintenance.”
“Taking time now to check and secure mailboxes and posts can prevent serious headaches later,” Steve Warren,
KCRC Deputy Director said. “If the mailbox moves when shaken, the mailbox and/or post may not withstand
standard snow removal operations and should be repaired or replaced prior to the onset of winter.”
The Kent County Road Commission and U.S. Postal Service remind residents that this is also a good time to replace
loose hinges on the mailbox door and to replace or add reflective house numbers to allow postal workers and
emergency responders to easily find your home.
For additional information about KCRC’s mailbox policy and design guidelines, please visit the KCRC website:
www.kentcountyroads.net.

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 Grattan	United States Marines LCpl Clint Riegling Afghanistan	United States Navy Nick Brandes, Portsmouth, RI

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

United States Marine
Lt. Brendon 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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Veteran's Memorial Update
Grattan Center Cemetery, Old Belding Road
Grattan

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CIVIL WAR      ROLL CALL

21st Michigan Infantry
COMPANY H

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

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