Sesquicentennial – Town of Grant, Portage Co

Weekly News Blast: The plows were out on the hard-surfaced roads early this morning. Most of the unsurfaced roads were left unplowed to allow them to freeze more thoroughly and to pack the snow as vehicles drive over them. In this way when there is more snow, we reduce the likelihood of peeling off some of the road base as we plow. So, patience please. One thing I did notice today was that a few folks have snow blown or plowed snow from their driveway onto the town roads. Please know that this is a violation of a Wisconsin Statute and can carry a fine of up to $50 per occurrence. That’s because snow left perpendicular to the road can harden, creating an obstruction that may cause injury to persons, vehicles, and the Town’s snow removal equipment. So, don’t do that please! The Plan Commission met this week. Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance and the new Sign Ordinance were completed. I would like to express my thanks to Kathy Lee, Secretary and Commissioners Jodi Eberhardt, Jeanne Eggebrecht, Diana Luecht, and Tom Reitter. There will be a public hearing on January 22nd at 6:30 pm for the revised Zoning Ordinance. Please mark your calendars. Have a safe, happy, and healthy holiday, Sharon

Sesquicentennial

From Where They Came to Where We Are

On August 8-10, 2014, the Town of Grant celebrated it's 150th birthday. A "school reunion" was held for former students of the town's one room school houses on Friday evening.

Several events took place on Saturday including a historical display at the Town Hall, a craft sale & flea market, a farmer's market, music, games, and lots of yummy food and drink.

The parade was held on Sunday along with more music and food. The book "From Where They Came to Where We Are!" was published.

Craft Sale & Historical Display

Craft Sale

Craft Sale

Vendors at craft sale

Vendors at craft sale

Historical farm implements

Historical farm implements

Historical display inside the Town Hall

Historical display inside the Town Hall

One Room Schools' Reunion

Oak Park students

Oak Park students

Teacher - Mrs. Fletcher

Teacher - Mrs. Fletcher

Clover School students

Clover School students

Event volunteers

Event volunteers

Major Whiteside students

Major Whiteside students

Kellner School students

Kellner School students

Socializing at the reunion

Socializing at the reunion

Reunion site - St John Lutheran Church

Reunion site - St John Lutheran Church

Downtown Kellner Activities

Farmer's market

Farmer's market

Farmer's market

Farmer's market

Having fun !!

Having fun !!

Listening to the music

Listening to the music

Live music

Live music

Bag Toss Tournament

Bag Toss Tournament

Bingo

Bingo

The Parade

Parade 1

Parade 2

Parade 3

Parade 4

Parade 5

Parade 6

Parade 7

Parade 8

Parade 9

Parade 10

Parade 11