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Volume 23, Issue 30 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, May 2, 2001 Spirit of Community Planning Commission favors RV park Celebration Friday idea; chairman to investigate proposal By Thaddeus J. Kraus Lowell Ledger Editor By J.N. Boorsma Contributing Writer development of an RV park. Hall said one of his first moves will be developing a The Lowell community will come together Friday to With the North Country Trail and the improvements with marketing study to see if the park would be utilized and what celebrate leadership in arts, education and community the city, the Lowell Planning Commission is looking at the would be necessary to attract the motorhome and converted service. development of an RV park. coach (highway buses that have been convened info The Spirit of Community Annual Celebration is in- The park, proposed by Lowell Planning Commission motorhomes) crowd to the park. He also plans to offer an area spired by the life and community leadership of the late Ray chair, James Hall, would be loca'ted on the city-owned prop- for tenters. Quada. It will celebrate his special involvement in and erty adjacent to the Flat and Grand rivers. The plan would Because of his background in design. Hall said he feels affection for many Lowell community groups and organi- utilize the Moose, Rogers, and Flat River island properties, comfortable in developing initial drawings for the project and zations. with bridges connecting to the islands. has already been in contact with an engineer who is interested In addition, the event will honor the recipients of the "This is something that has been kicked around for three in working on the project. Tribute Tree (sponsored by the Lowell Area Education years, hut nothing in particular is being done about it," Hall At this point, he is looking for volunteers and people who Foundation), the Ray Quada Opportunity Scholarship, the said. 41I am asking the commission to endorse the idea and would like to work on the project with him. This can include Marsha Wilcox Community Service Award, the Lowell give me a three-year window of opportunity to look into the commission members, councilmembers as well as citizens. Area Arts Council Arty Award and the Lowell Chamber of RV park by setting aside the property for that time period." Those interested should contact City Hall. Commerce Person of the Year Award. Believing that the project deserves investigation, the "As I consider this project, there is a quote 11 ike that speaks 'The school, the city, the arts council, the chamber all planning commission unanimously endorsed the property, for it." he said. "Create a place that you don't have to be. but have had their own event; this brings all of us together for which means that no development of the land will be consid- where you would like to be at." one big community celebration," said Lowell superinten- ered for three years, while Hall is looking into the possible dent, Bert Bleke. The event will begin in the high school cafeteria with a social gathering at 6:30 p.m. accompanied by the Lowell Siring Ensemble. A buffet dinner will follow at 7 p.m. The Posthumus reflects back awards presentations will begin at 8 p.m. which will in- 6 clu^V a special video tribute celebrating the life, accom- on the 90s Michigan plishuicnts and community spirit of Ray Quada. Those not attending the dinner are invited to attend the By Thaddeus J. Kraus awards presentations. Bleke noted that 250 people made Lowell Ledger Editor dinner reservations "It should be a great evening," he concluded. As a new face in the Michigan Senate in 1983. Richard The evening will be hosted by Jim Bosserd and Lowell Posthumus had a vision as to what he wanted Michigan to mayor, Michael Blough. grow into and what he wanted his children to grow up in. The development of the celebration was a collabora- "I wanted Michigan to be a stale where my children tive effort by Pete Gustafson, president of the school board; could create a life for themselves after education." Posthumus Pinky McPherson, president of Lowell Area Education said. "My daughters Krista and Lisa have both been able to Foundation; Bert Blckc, superintendent of Lowell Schools; do that." Li/ Baker, executive director of Lowell Area Chamber of The Alto resident feels strongK that his youngest two Commerce: and Loraine Smalligan. executive director of children. Heather and Bryan will also enio> the same Lowell Area Arts Council. opportunity. Since his days in the Senate. Posthumus has served as majority leader and now as lieutenant governor. Posthumus described the ^Os as a time for high unem- CROP Walk Posthumus, cont'd, pg. 20 takes stroll for Two remodeling projects have commission Hunger Sunday reviewing variance requirements again
The 7ih annual Lowell Area CROP Walk is ex- By J.N. Boorsma Contributing Writer far the house sits from the street. The ordinance requires a 30- pected to gather "roughly 350 community patrons for foot setback. Sunday's walk. The dilemma: To encourage people to buy old homes and Because both requests continue the current nonconformit) The annual walk raises money in the fight against remodel them so as to improve the community, yet have those of the home, the two had to seek variances. In fact, most of the hunger. projects fit the city's criteria for a variance. homes built about the time Pawloski's and Welsh's homes Last year over $30,000 was collected by 320 walk- Not an easy one to solve, but one the Lowell Planning were constructed (in the early 1900*s) don't meet the current ers. Of those funds that remained in Lowell, the Flat Commission realized after Monday night's meeting it was Remodeling Projects, cont'd, pg. 20 River Outreach Ministries received $5,441 and the Low- going to have to deal with. Faced with the recurring issue of ell Senior Neighbors Center received $ 1,813. older homes being remodeled which were built well before This year's walk is Sunday (May 6) at 1 p.m. The the current zoning ordinance, the situation in how to accom- walk starts at the Lowell First United Methodist Church. modate both the homeowners and city guidelines is getting, This year's grand marshal is Roger LaWarre. well, a little hairy. Inside The Ledger The CROP Walk is sponsored by theWorld Church "A lot of these homes were built small and now people Service International relief, development and refugee want to have more room," said Lowell city manager. David resettlement agency. Pasquale. "We don't want to discourage them from making Alto Fourth-Graders Individuals needing "walking papers" or who just improvements." want to sponsor someone else, may call 897-5935. Case in point: Ryan Pawloski, of 924 N. Hudson St., and Visit With State's Early . General contributions can be made by check to Will Welsh, of 504 Lincoln Lake, both approached the plan- Church World Services, and can be sent to Lowell Area ning commission to gel variances. Pawloski's was for a side Settlers, CROP Hunger Walk, c/o First United Methodist Church. yard variance. During the process of constructing an addition 621 E. Main, Lowell Ml 49331. to his house, the walls were poured five feet rather that six feet Story & Pictures from the north side yard. In the case of Welsh, his builder Dan Lyndrup was seeking a variance to allow the house and garage Pages 10 &11 addition to set back 18 feet from Howard Street, which is how The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, Ma> 2.2001 -Faj»e 3
The Lowell l^edger-Wednesday, May 2,2001 -Page 2 the Saranac Community the Clarksville Bible Church. ing hunting, fishing and four- Shirley Chadwick of Saranac, Burial in South Boston Cem- wheeling. He was a loyal fan Bruce and Margaret Church. www.lakefuneralhomes.com etery. Memorial contributions of the Dallas Cowboys foot- Chadwick of Saranac; daugh- may be made to the Clarksville ball team. Although J.J. had ters Mary and Rob Bentz of OBITUARIES First Responders or the Bos- a quiet and sensitive manner, L & N CARPET CLEANING Alaska. Elizabeth and Brien FAHRNI - Bruce F. Fahrni, ton-Saranac Historical Soci- his fun-loving personality S impson of Saranac, Nora and aged 79,ofClarksville, went ety. will always be remembered Jim Ruder of Grand Rapids; to be with his Lord Saturday We're Out To Take Care Of All Your Carpet Needs! morning, April 28, 2001. by all who knew and loved ^ CHADWICK - Warren Reed operated the Saranac Hard- brother Raymond C. ,, Bruce was born in Ionia HARIG - Mrs. Edna M. him. He was preceded in Chadwick. aged 80. of Sa- ware 1955-1984. He was a Chadwick of Saranac; sister County June 14, 1921 and (Pitsch) Harig, aged 92, death by his grandmother Pat ranac. went lo be with his member of the Saranac Com- Frances Hauter of Saranac; had farmed in the Clarksville passed away Saturday, April Larimore and cousin Riley Lord and Savior April 30, munity Church. Charter mem- 18 grandchildren and eight area his entire life. He is sur- 28, 2001. She was preceded Hall. The family will receive 2001. He was born January ber of the Saranac Lions Club. great-grandchildren. He was vived by Rosie, his loving in death by her husband visitors Wednesday 2-4 and 30, 1921 in Chicago, IL. the Member of the Saranac Com- preceded in death by two wife of 57 years; his daugh- Maynard (Sam) Harig. She is 7-9 p.m. at the Roth-Gerst son of Floyd R. and Clara L. munity Club. Served on the brothers Floyd and Albert. ters Joy (Tim) Horning and survived by her children Jean Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Low- (Geiger) Chadwick. He Village Council in Saranac. Funeral services will be held JoAnn (Jerry) Leazenby; six and Sam Bornstein of ell. Funeral services will be would goon to marry Rosalyn He is survived by his wife of Thursday 11 a.m. at the Sa- 2 Rooms Cleaned By L&N 3 Rooms Cleaned By L&N 6 Rooms Cleaned By L&N grandchildren; four great- Brighton, Louis and Gail held at the Calvary Christian Curtiss May 22, 1942 in Sa- 58 years Rosalyn in Saranac; ranac Community Church grandchildren; sisters Doris Harig of Alto, Russell and Reformed Church, 1151 W. ranac. He was a veteran of his mother Clara Chadwick with officiates Rev. Ed Noren Mary Harig of Grand Rapids; Main, Thursday at 11 a.m. CALL 241-2343 CALL 241-2343 CALL 241-2343 WWII. Warren owned and of Lowell; sons Curtiss and and Rev. James Frank. Visi- (Bert) McCaul and Carol 10 grandchildren; 25 great- with Rev. William J. tation will be Wednesday 2- Fahrni; many other loving TWp charges to some Trip charges to some areas. Trip charges to some areas. grandchildren; her brother 4 and 7-8:30 p.m. at Lake relatives and friends. He was Renkema officiating. Private preceded in death by his par- Norman Pitsch of Alto; her burial at Rosedale Cemetery. Expires 5/21/01 Expires 5/21/01 Expires 5/21/01 Funeral Home in Saranac. JL JL Anyone wishing may make ents Frederick and June sister and brother-in-law 2001 NOTICE memorial contributions to the (Cole) Fahrni. The funeral Louise and Louis Rich of NEAD - David L. Nead, aged OF AERIAL SPRAYING FOR New Village River Park or service was held Monday at Grand Rapids; her sister-in- 62, of Sand Lake, formerly law Fae Pitsch of OH; many of Saranac, passed away WHO CAN YOU TRUST?...TOM & JERRY THE SUPPRESSION OF nieces and nephews. Edna was April 27, 2001 at his resi- a baptized member of St. dence after a courageous
. . GYPSY MOTH LARVAE Patrick's Catholic Church and battle with cancer. He was • • THREE IN SELECTED AREAS OF The Lowell Ledger a longtime member of Holy born April 7,1939 in Lowell Family Catholic Church and to the parents of Richard F. VERGENNES (USPS 453-830) the Lowell Senior Neighbors. and Truey V. Condon Nead. TYPES OF Published weekly for $ 12V) a year in Kent County, The Mass of Christian Burial He was a member of the will be celebrated Thursday Saranac American Legion $ 1750 a year outside the county by the TOWNSHIP at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family and The Lowell Moose. He CLEANING: Lowell Ledger Publishing Company, Catholic Church, 9669 Kraft married Mary McCormick, Public Notice is hereby given that certain STEAM 105 N. Broadway St., Lowell, Ml 49331 S.E. with Fr. David E. November 8, 1998 in Cedar selected areas in Vergennes Township are Roger K. Brown Thad Kraus LeBIanc celebrant. Interment Springs. Besides his wife he New 2001 $40,000 scheduled to receive aerial application of the Publisher Editor Resurrection Cemetery. is survived by a daughter Butler Truck Mount insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis (B.t.) for the (616) 897-9261 Members of the family will Sheila and Ted Schneider of be at the Caledonia Funeral Morley; two stepsons Den- suppression of Gypsy Moth larvae. Maps of Second Class Postage Paid at Lowell, Mi Home, 616 E. Main St., nis Flanagan of Sand Lake these areas are available for viewing at the DRY Published every Wednesday Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Mark Flanagan of Low- Township office located at 10381 Bailey Dr., POSTMASTER: Send address change to: The Rosary service will be ell; one step daughter, Sarah Dry in 30 minutes Lowell. The office hours are Monday, The Lowell Ledger prayed Wednesday at 7:30 Flanagan of Big Rapids; two Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. P.O. Box 128 • Lowell, Ml 49331 p.m. brothers Charles and Sharon CHEMICAL The map is also posted on the township Nead of Lowell and Gary and MELLEMA - Jack "J.J", website at www.vergennestwp.org, under the Linda Nead of Bitely; one Great For aged 16, of Lowell, passed sister Betty and Rex Morris heading "Public Notices." away unexpectedly on Sun- of Cedar Springs; two grand- Commercial Jobs day, April 29,2001 and went children Joshua and Kathryn; The applicator for the program is Mid- to be with his Lord and Sav- also several step grandchil- Michigan Helicopter Service, 7480 Backus ior. J. J. will be lovingly re- dren and nieces and neph- Patches & Road, Greenville, Michigan, 616-754-5184. membered and missed by his ews. He was preceded in parents Jack and Jackie; sis- death by two brothers. Cre- Restretches The B.t. brand will be Foray 48B and Foray ter Patti; his grandparents mation has taken place and a 76B supplied by Valent Biosciences A(ki Cbirowractic Andrew and Lucille Mellema, memorial service was held Corporation and Thuricide 48 LV supplied by 545 Ada Drive Jim and Martha Larimore, Monday at Lake Funeral Thermo Trilogy Corporation. The spraying In the Village of Ada many uncles, aunts, cousins Home in Saranac. Anyone will be done by aircraft when weather and numerous friends. J.J. wishing may make contribu- No Cat & Mouse Games With Tom & Jerry will be remembered for his tions to the Saranac Fire De- conditions are suitable. The exact dates and Now Accepting love of the outdoors, includ- partment. times cannot be predetermined as New Patients application is weather dependent. Startup is Call 241 -2343 • In God We Trust tentatively planned for May 15, 2001. Karen Clark, DC Because of the success of the program in 676-2888 Who Knows Your Carpet Better Than A Carpet Installer? the past, the number of acres requiring suppression efforts has been greatly Carpet Installation With 29 Years Experience reduced. (The amount that will be collected NOTICE ^ YOUR on Winter 2001 taxes will be reduced ^ EXPERTS IN Patches • Pad Replacement • Seam Repairs • Restretches proportionately.) Landowners not included VERGENNES ^ FURNITURE in this year's spray program but wishing ^ & ORIENTAL We Clean Cars • Furniture • Boats to be sprayed may choose to participate spsmmi TOWNSHIP r RUG CLEANING! on their own. A minimum of 10 acres is Water Removal • Prespray Free • Free Commercial Estimates required, at a cost of $17.50 per acre. Please Eat at Keiser's Vergennes Township is seeking applications contact the applicator directly at 616-754- for the following Boards/Commissions: 5184. For questions regarding the township Commercial Work Done 24 Hours A Day! program, please contact Tim Wittenbach, Planning Commission - to complete a vacated Stain Master Certified u JJ Supervisor. .00 ORF term CUSTOMER BEWARE Why Clean Your Carpet? Construction Board of Appeals - to complete OcfHl The insecticide B.t. is derived from a AUTHORIZED APPUCATION a vacated term WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY IN CARPET naturally occurring bacteria and is known SERVICE FOR mil PROTECTANT AND WARRANTIES, IT IS only to affect caterpillars by destroying their These positions are compensated per diem. DU POfff CARPET BACTERIA AND DIRT stomachs after they eat the material. It does Interested applicants should respond to the WMtOVM IMPORTANT FOR THE CONSUMER TO HAVE MAKE CARPET UNHEALTHY not affect honey bees or other non-leaf for Quail Ridge FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! township clerk by Wednesday, May 16th in THEIR CARPET CLEANED WITH THE NEW eating insects, birds, fish or mammals. The Golf Course order to be considered. B.t. formulation has no reentry restrictions. ADVANCED CARPET CLEANING EQUIPMENT. Owner: Operator: 36th St., Ada The B.t. is applied at about a quart per acre Application forms may be obtained by calling L&N HAS 1 NEW 2001 AND 1 NEWER 2000 JERRY TOM in a very fine mist that targets the tree 897-5671, or stopping by the township offices CLEANING MACHINES. foliage. Drying usually takes place within a located at 10381 Bailey Dr., Lowell, Ml 49331. Any area 14' x 20' or larger NYSTR0M, Jr. WOOD few minutes. The office is open Monday, Wednesday and equals two rooms. CALL 1-866-241-2343 •TOLL FREE Bonded & Insured Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A summary of job Mari C. Stone descriptions is also available. CARPET MATTING CAN BE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION & CLEANING. CALL L&N FOR YOUR CARPET ANSWERS. Township Clerk 700 E. Main • 897-8455 Mari Stone, Clerk ±jEZ ¥ The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, May 2, 2001 -Page 5 The tawell ledger-Wednesday, May 2,2001 -Page 4 made it holy." (Ex 20.8-11 the Sabbath? What are we to NASB) make of this 4th command- The last public figure to ment? Can we continue to arouse talk of Sabbath obser- overlook it, to ignore it? Can vance was the 2000 Demo- we continue to walk around cratic vice presidential candi- it by noting that Jesus said, "The Sabbath was made for Viewpoint. date, also a senator, Joseph Liberman. SenatorLiberman man and not man for the Sab- long line was nearby. There was no line at all, and we walked satin and chiffon princess gown. Boog had already scored a is known in Washington for bath?" (Mk 2.27 NASB) We right into the parlor of the Haunted House. When the lights striped pirate's bandanna with mouse ears on it (too cute) and Of his strict adherence to the Sab- certainly don't want to re- went down, the thunder boomed, the lightning flashed and the a twirlygig flashlight that fascinated him. Feed the Mouse. bath admonishment. The turn to the legalism of those spooky narrator started his spiel, the kids got pretty close to We sot to bed around eleven o'clock. We were exhausted. press told the world that when in the synagogue whodamn- Jason Aaron Leininger day season, but many were grandma and grandpa. I'll bet Boog repeated, "I not like it!" a The Mouse was getting the best of us. The next day we tried the U.S. Senate would hold ingly looked at Jesus for heal- Lowell Wesleyan Church here for their need at the mo- cozy corner hundred times before we got out of there. To recover, we look Disney California Adventure (DCA). It's basicalh an amuse- special sessions on the Sab- ing on the Sabbath. (Mk 3.1 - ment: Coke, bread, deli meats. the raft to Tom Sawyer's Island and hiked around for awhile. ment park with the Disney flair. We found ver\ feu rides and bath, Senator Liberman would 6) We want to be on Jesus' by Roger Brown Coming oft of a week of Some of us are aware that Mean old grandparents! attractions suitable for our little guys. We w ent back to feed the not appear unless a vote were side here, to do good on the vacation we returned home years ago this scene wouldn't We went non-stop until early afternoon and headed back regular Mouse. More of the same. Go like crazy from ride to to be taken, and then he would Sabbath. We want to be to an almost empty refrigera- have existed; the grocery to the hotel for a light lunch and a short nap. That went pretty ride. We rode the Small World ride a couple more limes. We make his way to the chambers people of the New Covenant, tor. The need to acquire some stores weren't open. In fact, I left you last week after a day at Disneyland in southern smoothly. There were no reported nightmares from the trau- look a break for lunch and rode the train around the park for a by walking. so like the disciples, we pick food was keenly felt; we were very little was open on a Sun- California. My wife and 1 were "babysitting" our grandkids matic Haunted House experience. Back at the park we were breather. More junk food. More trinkets. Feed the Mouse. What does the 4th com- heads of grain as we walk out of bread - the staple to any day. The cultural shift came and purchased a three-day Disney package, or sentence, de- just in time for the afternoon parade. We then packed in a bunch Somewhere along the line I was chasing Jim up the ramp to a mandment mean to us in the through our grain fields; (Mk good meal. The prescription gradually at first, then went pending on one's perspective. After a full day's drive from of stuff like the Jungle Safari, Tiki Birds, Toon Town. ride hollering. "Wait for grandpa! Wait for grandpa!" A gu\ 21 st century? 2.23) we do our grocery for the ailment - go to the into high gear as 7-11 along Phoenix to L.A. and a day of "Feeding the Mouse," everyone Fantasyland (Small World a couple more times). Monorail. about my age was coming down the ramp and said. "Thai Does it have any relevance shopping on our way home grocery storE. it's just down with the whole convenience was holding up nicely. The kids, Jim (Maddie) at four and Train, Riverboat, etc. All along the way grandpa was digging seems to be something of a mantra for us. doesn't it?" "You" \ e in our fast-paced world, where from church, and to make the street, it won t take long. store industry made its pres- Boog (Zach) at two and a half, have energy to burn. How they in his pocket to pay for popcorn, sodas, cotton candy, pins, got that right." 1 answered as 1 continued my chase. We called the majority of us in Ameri- sure that noone in the family But it's Sunday, the Lord's ence felt. We're living in a channel that energy depends on whether grandma and grandpa trinkets, etc. Feed the Mouse. it quits around six o'clock. Say goodbye to Disneyland kids... can culture eat our meals out- will have to work, we stop at Day, the Day of Rest, the world that is open for busi- can keep them entertained. Problem is... we don't have energy We used our special one-time-only package passes to go grandpa is out of cheese! side of our own kitchens? Burger King for lunch - Sabbath. ness 24-7; all day, every day. to burn! the head of the line at Pirates of the Caribbean. After the The next morning we packed, had breakfast and checked What does it say to us when Praise the Lord! We play our As I stood in the aisle There were those who tried to We were at the park early again on day two. 1 worked the Haunted House, the kids were skittish about another darkened out of the hotel. The trip was long but uneventful. Of course, we work 60 hours a week with weekly golf game, after all, way of Family Fare, I found 1 stem the tide, tried to say that kids through a couple of lines with characters like Goofy and ride. We traumatized them again. Grandma declared it was we made it back to the Phoenix area Just in time for rush hour no time to trim the hedge in is this not a day of rest? We was not alone. The place was this is not the way a people Snow White for autographs and photos. Meanwhile, grandma time for a break. I'd never gone into a restaurant for a sit-down traffic. We were rushing along with everyone else, trying to front of the house, or cut fire- are willing to put some more packed, partly due to the holi- who called themselves picked up the free souvenir neck lanyards for the kids that were table-service dinner at Disney. We ate in the Blue Bayou. It collect the dog at the kennel before they closed. We got the dor., wood, or get in our game of hours in at work lo cover the "Christian" was to conduct included with our package. What we discovered later is, the was a New Orleans-style restaurant. The atmosphere was made it to the house, drassed the bass inside, fed the kids, costs for our much needed itself on the day we celebrate golf that helps us relax? ... Howard Hargrave and Anna Lietzke lanyards are worn like a charm bracelet and you buy pins at six relaxed, the service was good, the food was good, the kids were bathed them, let them watch some TV. put them to bed and and here's Sunday, the day to vacation ... We suggest to the resurrection of our Lord. bucks a pop to commemorate anything and everything about good and the bill was a hundred dollars. Feed the Mouse! collapsed. We'd had loads of fun. but Terese and I agreed it's do what you need to do, or young people, who are the Gone are they, to the same Disneyland. There are huge racks of pins everywhere. Jim When we came out of dinner, it was getting dark. Every- a good thing nature doesn't let people our age have kids. The what you want to do, the day ones most likely to work on fate of penny candy. Never to ended up with several pins on her lanyard. Thankfully Boog body was picking a spot to watch the light show and fireworks. energy imbalance is far too extreme. We have some great off. Sunday, that this helps them be seen again. Lietzke/Hargrave didn't give a hoot about his lanyard, or pins. Feed the Mouse. It was a great show, but we spent most of an hour with kids on pictures and made some wonderful memories, but I'm not Now mind you, this atti- learn responsibility as they Voices from the pulpit We were a little ahead of the crowd and headed straight for our shoulders. We then went to see Fantasyland at night. ready to sign on for another three-day Disney package in the tude isn't found simply among answer to their boss, one in don't even call us to consider Pirates of the Caribbean in hopes of beating the long line. The Walking through the castle we almost passed a little girl's dress near future. My bank account and 1 both have to recover! Feed the heathen, those who have higher authority. Anna Lietzke and Howard Hargrave. both of Philadelphia, the fourth commandment: ride was broken down. Another attraction that usually has a shop. Emphasis on the almost. Jim ended up with a pricey pink the Mouse! Week of 5/07 - 5/11 Maybe you don't have Pa., are engaged to be married. "Remember the Sabbath day, not made a confession of faith. the same sense that 1 do, but The future bride is a Lowell High School graduate. She also ELEMENTARY to keep it holy. Six days you It's also among those of us who call ourselves disciples as I stood at the deli asking has a B.S. degree from Adrian College and a master's degree 'Chef's Salad & Peanut shall labor and do all your for turkey pastrami on Sun- from Philadelphia University. She is the daughter of Ted and A blue mark on your copy of this newspaper means that Betty Hall, class of *47 at Lowell, is one of 53 students at Butter & Jelly sandwich are work, but the seventh is a Sab- of Jesus. The parking lot at Ellen Lietzke of Lowell. your subscription is expiring. offered daily as lunch bath of the Lord your God; in the nearby country club fills day, I had a prick in my con- Michigan State College receiving a Highest Attainment of science. Quite possibly it The groom-elect is a Manheim Twp. High School gradu- "In Valhalla and Out," "Oliver October" and "Porto Bel lo options. it you shall not do any work, up after the early worship ser- Scholarship honor. # was my agrarian cultural ate, as well as holding a B. A. from Wesleyan University and an Gold" are serials running weekly installments. •Lunch: $1.35 Milk: 30c you or your son or your daugh- vice. The crowd at your neigh- The neighborhood news columns are alive and well: M.D. from Temple University School of Medicine. His "Watercress sauce for beef is made by cutting the cress fine ter, your male or your female borhood bar and grill still has mores wielding their vultur- gatherings, sick lists and who called on whom are preponder- MON: Crispito with cheese ous head trying to overcome parents are Hugh and Sharon Hargrave of Leola, Pa. and stirring it into half a cupful of apple jelly which has been servant or your cattle or your on their Sunday best with ant. stick & French bread, my freedom in Christ... but The couple plans an October 20, 2001 wedding. beaten with a silver fork." sojourner who strays with church worship packets in 25 YEARS THE GRAND VALLEY LEDGER footlong hot dog on bun, their purses. Of course, those maybe, maybe, it was the APRIL 29, 1976 fruit mix, carrot coins you. For in six days the Lord Spirit of God telling me that 50 YEARS THE LOWELL LEDGER Saturday it rained all day and Sunday saw three inches of made the heavens and the coming to the restaurant are I'm missing the t4blessing;' ¥ MAY 3,1951 snow and temperature below zero. TUES: Pancake dippers or earth, the sea and all that is in not working, they're being that God gave to the Sab- Forty - 50 of the legal-size trout planted in Cherry Creek in The Jaycees annual walkathon will raise funds for the Burn cereal choice, scrambled them, and rested on the sev- served, but their neighbor is More Engagements... Page 9 *v time for opening day are caught by youngsters under 12, Unit at Blodgett Memorial Hospital this Salurda>. eggs, orange juice, potato enth day; therefore the Lord working to serve them. bath. W Priscillci Lussnwer guided by Earl Evans of the Sportsman's Club. wedges. blessed the Sabbath day and What are we to do with The Farm Bureau strongly backs the petition drive for the Rural population increases, and rural schools do too. Gove "Bottle Bill," citing hazards to farmers. livestock and crops WED: Soft shell taco School in Cascade Township and Boynton in Ada are talking from discarded glass beverage containers. w/lettuce & cheese or Ledger Entries about building additions. Parnell's Talbot School is reopening Rotary's Man of the Year is John T. Jones, superintendent cheeseburger on bun, after 19 years closed.' of Lowell Light & Power. apples, corn, homemade of 125,100,75,50 & 25 Years Ago Council outfits Lowells three police officers with uni- Vic Weeks of Lowell is awarded his 2nd degree Black Belt cookie. AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY forms and starts shopping for a police car. in Karate. THURS: Chicken nuggets w/cornbread or pork ribBQ For to us a child is born, to us a son 125 YEARS THE WEEKLY JOURNAL Dear Editor: is given, and the government will on bun, baked beans, CALVARY CHRISTIAN MAY 3, 1876 This issue is missing. We substitute- On Friday. April 27. the West Michigan Homeschool Band be on his shoulders. And he will be sweet cherries. REFORMED CHURCH "Miscellaneous News" from April 79, IS7I. To THE EDITOR earned a rating of" 1" at the MS BOA State Band and Orchestra called Wonderful Counselor, OF LOWELL Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Essex County. Mass.. raised 25.0()() barrels of onions, Festival in Grand Haven. Special congratulations go to band FRI: Grilled cheese Rev. William J. Renkema - 897-7060 Prince of Peace. valued at $ I ()().()()() last season. members: Anna Rooney. Elizabeth Schruer and Erik Schruer. sandwich or ham and 1151 West Main Street. Lowell. Ml Isa 9:6. The London. Ontario Free Press says the Detroit River Dear Editor: The hand and students did a nice job. cheese sub, tomato soup, Morning Worship 10:00 A. M. Sunday School 11:20 A.M. 1 am often asked how I got so smart. The answer is that 1 Sincerely. cherry applesauce, oven DAY BIBLE CHAPEL tunnel will be started this summer. Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. listen. The long meeting of the Lowell Township Planning Shantell Ford fries. 9305 Centerline Rd. TheUnitcd States have spent more than $400 million in its Nursery available at both services L.I.N.K. (Lowell Interactive Network for Kids) Sunday Service 10 a.m. wars with Indians, and $8 million for Indian education. Commission on the 23rd was instructive in several ways, not the Wednesday Service 7 p.m. Barrier-Free MIDDLE & Annual production of reaping and mowing machines is least of which is the American notion of social class in a society which is composed entirely of middle class people, or so they Dear Editor. HIGH SCHOOLS FIRST UNITED METHODIST GOOD SHEPHERD now about 125,000 machines. CHURCH OF LOWELL CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER think. I make no comment on the merits of the potentially large This Thursday. May 3. 2001. citizens from around the LUTHERAN CHURCH " A writer for Turf Field and Farm has been experimenting •Chef's Salad & Peanut 621 E. Main Street • 897-5936 residential development in the north-west township. Greater Lowell area will join together at the Riverwalk for our 10501 Settlewood • Ph. 097-7185 (Assembly of God) 10305 Bluewater Highway (Missouri Synod) with composting lime, ashes, bones, garbage, straw and Worship 8:30 A.M. Butter & Jelly sandwich are Sunday School 9:45 A.M. 3050 Alden Nash S.E.• 897-1100 • Staffed Nursery Halfway between Lowell & Saranac on M-21 In the words of my old man: "Ask quick. The lie comes sixth recognition of the National Day of Prayer. Coffee & Fellowship Time 9:30 A.M. manure and reports good success with the results. offered daily as lunch Morning Worship ;.11 A.M. RobertW. Holmes, Pastor We will meet at 12 noon until 12:30 p.m. At 12:30 p.m. we Sunday School 9:50 A.M. www.iserv.net/~goodshep second. When Americans forget to sing "the Star Spangled options. Evening Service 6:00 P.M. Jonathan Walker, Youth Pastor will join millions of Americans, across all time zones, across the Worship 11:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M. 100 YEARS THE LOWELL LEDGER Banner," see how class-conscious they can be. From both sides * Lunch: $1.50 •Milk: 30c SUNDAYS: Kid's Club (Wed.) 3:30 PM. Prayer and Praise - Wed., 7:00 P.M. (Nursery available) was language like "little bitty cracker box houses." Someone entire nation, in reciting a prayer for our nation. The prayer was Dinner (Wed.) 5:30 P.M. Worship Celebration : 8:30 & 11 a.m. MAY 2,1901 GLENN H. MARKS - Senior Pastor. 897-9110 Wednesday Evening 7:00 P.M. used "upscale" (470s word for expensive.) A proponent did a written by the Rev. Billy Graham in honor of the 50th National MON: Meatball sub REV. B.GORDON BARRY STAN GERIG - Associate Pastor. 897-5894 Sunday Night Alive: 6 p.m. Melvin Lake, fifth place last week, moves up to second Joseph Fremer, Pastor 897-8307 thumb-nail economic analysis to prove there was an effective Day of Prayer Anniversary. sandwich or mini corndogs, Nursery & child care available at both services ALL ARE WELCOME!. * WEDNESDAYS: behind Mary Aldrich in the youth bicycle contest popularity Family Night: (for All Ages) 7 p.m. All facilities are wheelchair accessible income floor on who would live there, concluding "We're not In 1952. President Harry Truman established a specific day sweet cherries, oven fries. Barrier - Free Entrance (Barrier-Free) vote. bringing riff-raff into Lowell Township. That is the way I talk for prayer for our nation. How blessed we are as a nation to have Landlord Swayze is redoing the Hotel Waverly, including LOWELL CHURCH when I am in the bag. had godly predecessors who laid the foundation of this land on TUES: 2 hot dogs on buns APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE modern fixtures (toilets) on the first floor and a large brick UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH As King of the 36th and Kissing Rock White Trash, two the sanctified act of prayer to the one true Almighty God. From or crispito w/chips & OF THE NAZARENE refrigerator room next to the kitchen. cheese & bread choice, 201 N. Washington • 897-8800 observations: a) One inevitably heard the word "rural." but dawn to midnight on the first Thursday in May each year, we are Principal H. S. Merriman resigns from the East Ward pears, baby carrots & dip. Sunday Services 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. here's something else you didn't know: Within my lifetime rural challenged to lift up our spiritual and governmental leaders-that at the Cherry Creek Elementary School school to sign on with the McCormick Harvester Co. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. meant poor, not tract mansions in what is left of a second-growth they too would recognize and honor Him as the Lord of the 12675 Foreman Road, Lowell, Ml 49331 Sunday Evening 6:00 P.M. Mrs. Hicks called husband S.P. on the telephone that his WED: Chicken nuggets oak-hickory forest. The Lowell City and Lowell Township I United States. CALL FOR FREE HOME BIBLE STUDIES Wednesday Family Ministry 7:00 P.M. stable was on fire. He bicycled home very fast and succeeded w/biscuit or bacon first knew were poor, but the saving grace was that they thought Please join us on the Riverwalk if you are able to do so. But. Pastor Robert L. Hubbard cheeseburger on bun, in putting it out. S.P. is known as an enthusiastic bicyclist. most importantly, take time on Thursday to pray for our nation. Phone: (616) 241-1739 TIMOTHY E. HARMON. Minister they were middle class. (Take that, Karl Marx). When my green beans, whipped Owners of gasoline stoves are warned of the danger in email: [email protected] Staffed Nursery Provided people came down from northern Vermont they were poor, no The theme this year is One Nation Under God. We must )otatoes, cookie, filling the reservoir while the burner or any lamp nearby is lit. Barrier-Free Entrance "genteel" about if. b) It takes more than a three-car garage to remember our spiritual heritage before we can plan our nation's applesauce. Many injuries and deaths occur every year. future. President John Quincy Adams once said. "The general - FIRST BAPTIST ALTON BIBLE CHURCH create quality folks, and nowadays such are not even better FIRST CONGREGATIONAL dressed, and grammar only marginally improved. Doubt me? principles on which the fathers achieved independence were...the THURS: Pasta Bar: Lincoln Lake Ave. at 3 Mile Road 75 YEARS THE LOWELL LEDGER AND general principles of Christianity." spaghetti, rotini, meat, CHURCH OF LOWELL . 897-5648 CHURCH OF LOWELL Does one hear a dithyramb about drugs and suburban kids, the 2275 West Main Street • 897-7168 (United Church of Christ) THE ALTO SOLO APRIL 29,1926 During the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln said. "It is my veggie/cheese sauces, Sunday School 10:00 A.M. un-coloured? Those in a peeling place or a Cambridge bunga- — Internet: http://www.fbclowell.org Morning Worship 11:00 A. M. 404 North Hudson • 897-5906 The Clover Leaf Club hears about loss of three-fourths of garlic toast, fresh low have been known lo be physically and intellectually supe- constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on Rev. Burland Margesson & Rev. W. Lee Taylor Evening Praise 6:00 P.M. Worship and Church School 10:00 A.M. vegetables, fruit choice. Wayne Haines. Youth Pastor this country's forests, depletion of wildlife, and efforts in rior, and even better looking than those in bloated dwellings, the Lord's side." We pray this to he true for us todax. Wednesday AWANA 7:00 P.M. Dr. Roger LaWarre Pastor ~ Sun. Worship Service.. 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Megan MacNaughton Music Director conservation like controlling forest fires and planting pine through the walls of which I could put my fist. Sunday School Hour 11:00 A.M. (Sept. - April) -RL: Pizza wedge or tuna Shannon Hanley interim C.E. Director trees in Michigan. Further the deponent sayeth not. having done the dirty job Sincerelv. AWANA/JV Wed. 6:15 & 7 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study..." 7:00 P.M. Barrier-Free Nursery Provided salad croissant, peaches, Contact Church Office For Prayer Meeting Times Pastor Ken Ford (Home) 897-6416 Charlie Chaplin in "The Gold Rush" will be on at the somebody had to do. James and Judy Sterling YOU ARE WELCOME! Com# Join U» For Praise A Worship corn: Nursery Provided • Barrier Free Strand on Sunday and Monday. G. M. Ross To The Editor, cont'd., pg. 6 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, May 2,2001 -Page 6 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, May 2,2001 -Page 7 qualified terminable interest property (44<3-TIP") marital trust. This type of trust can give your surviving spouse access to your assets while he or she is alive. The trust is ,4terminable,' because Financial Focus your spouse's claims to the property will end upon his or her death. Volunteers Once your spouse dies, the trust's remaining assets will be With Christopher J. Bouma distributed according to your directions, so your children can now gel the money. Your surviving spouse gets all the income from the Q-TIP LEADERSHIP BUILDING marital trust, and may receive principal as well. To ensure a steady EdwardJones income stream, you may want to fund your trust with The first Lowell Institute for Volunteer Excellence concluded with Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 By Tammy DeBaar dividend-paying stocks and fixed-income investments—such as a graduation celebration on Thursday, April 19. The six-month bonds—that make regular interest payments. A Q-TIP marital trust offers other advantages. For example, program provided participants with tools which will assure them REMARRYING? The trails at the Wiltenbach Center are filled with ephem- assets inside the trust can't go to anyone else while your surviving continued growth in leadership and volunteerism in the Lowell PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN'S INTERESTS eral wildflowers...marsh marigold, skunk cabbage and nonna- spouse is alive. Plus, your spouse cannot change the beneficiary; if you've gone through a divorce or your spouse has died, and tive myrtle as well as hepatica and others are out, because the community. The program was coordinated through Lowell's Leader- you're considering remarriage, you'll have a lot of emotions lo if you've indicated that you want your children lo be the ultimate foliage has not yet filled in yet. ship Initiative group and the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. It contend with. But you'll also have lo approach your financial recipients of your assets, your wishes must be followed. The eighth graders spent many hours working on trails for was funded through the Lowell Area Community Fund. The keynote plans with a cool head—especially if you want to protect the However, your spouse will have broad access to the funds Earth Week and they have developed quite nicely. Please look interests of your children. inside the trust, so he or she could conceivably spend most of the speaker for the graduation was Dr. Roger LaWarre. There will be a for them as you enter the pine forest. Continue straight at the To begin with, maintain clear communications with your money. To protect your children's interest, you may want to name new Leadership Institute started next fall. If interested in participat- yellow trail markers, rather than turning right. You will find a soon-to-be spouse. Let him or her know, right up from, thai you someone other than your spouse as a trustee. This person could ing, call Liz Baker at the Chamber office (897-9161). Dinner music strive to maintain a good balance in your trust, so that your beautiful creek and vernal pond (temporary pond....not yeai want your children lo gel the proper share of your assets when you was provided by the Lowell String Ensemble. Pictured, left to right, die. Then, take the appropriate steps. surviving spouse has the money he or she needs to enjoy life and round). Start by reviewing all the beneficiary designations on your your children can still receive the inheritance you intended. Some birds were spotted by student Carl Baird and me a are: Paula Blumm, Betty Morlock, Gary Fredline, Joanna Williams, investment contracts, IRAs, 401(k), life insurance policies and We've just looked at the rudiments of a Q-TIP marital trust, we walked the trails this morning. Carl saw several blue jay? Jim Pfaller, Michelle Theisen, Peter Haefner, Cynthia Boyce, Heather other financial documents. If you want your children to have which, like all trusts, can be a complex legal instrument. When eastern meadowlark, a female baltimore oriole. We looked f( Kohtz, Sally Gunberg, Perry Beachum and Debra Hinton. Not access to these funds, make sure they are named on the document, you set up your trust, you'll need to work with an attorney who the beautiful blue heron, but it was not to be seen this morning. pictured are Joyce Stormzand and Ray Wolfe. either as a primary or a secondary beneficiary, depending on your specializes in estate planning. You also may want to consult with The wetland near the log cabin is a great habitat for many preference. your tax adviser. And you'll need to be married before you can set birds and other creatures. These trails are great for bird It's essential to get the right beneficiaries listed—but it's still up this type of arrangement. watching. Keep in mind the eight endangered species of birds not enough to assure that your children get everything you want But once you've put all the pieces in place, you'll know that as you wander through the pine forests and near the log cabin: them lo have. For that to happen, you may want to explore more you' ve establ ished a good plan to meet your chi Idren' s needs. And 1. Short-eared owl that may be the best wedding present you can give yourself. sophisticated legal arrangements, one of which is called the 2. Piping plover S.Kirtland's warbler (pine forests are usually a great habitat for the K inland's warbler. 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USINESS log replacement from Alto School's fifth-grade student council Josh writes, "Bluebird houses were put up Feb. 2001, and have who read my letter and used some of their money from the Spirit been monitored weekly ever since. Store to purchase it. After approximately four weeks, a nest was nearly com- Today (Monday) I received a call from the Lowell Middle As the weather begins to warm, we in Michigan are always plete in one of the houses. After five weeks, nests were being School sixth-graders asking me to come and receive something thankful to get back out into the sunshine. While it may feel built in all except house #5. Also bluebirds have been seen for my birds from them: two suet cakes, a bag of feed and a good lo be in the sun, we know that direct and prolonged flying from houses #6 and #8 and two pairs of birds were unique feeder that uses both. exposure lo sunshine can be very dangerous indeed. Buy life insurance and save Complolo spotted on Friday, Feb. 13. 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This space in \ The Lowell Ledger 0nl) 10 DOCTORS PER WEEK BUSINESS DIRECTORY $12 SAME DAY SERVICE CHIROPRACTIC SERVING ALL AREAS 897-4999 I 437-1530^ • in most cases. Call for information The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, May 2,2001 - Page 13 The Lowell ledger-Wednesday, May 2,2001-Page 12 Turkey Shoot w* —n mm The hunting season opened on { YM/ITSC, turkeys (Monday, April 23). msssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. SZSBSZZZZSSZZ Notices in The Ledger's "Com- Community Building, EVERY WED.: Rotary EVERY THIRD THURS.: FRI. & SAT., MAY 4 & 5: MON., MAY 7: Athletic Brandon Scheid, left, needed ing Events" are free of charge Weigh-ins at 5:45 p.m. meets at noon at Lowell Parents Supporting Par- Lowell Area Schools Boosters meeting, 7 p.m. to any nonprofit organization Masonic Temple. ents is a support group at Countdown lo Kindergar- in high school staff just 90 minutes before in the Lowell, Ada, Alto, and TUES.: Flat River Franciscan Life Process ten visitation. Appt. is lounge. Saranac areas. We prefer Woodcarvers meet at EVERY SECOND WED.: Center offering a variety of necessary. Call Bushnell dropping this 22-pound turkey such notices to be kept brief LAAC from 6:30 to 8:30 G.F.W.C. Lowell Women's topics and discussion Elem. at 897-8471 or Alto TUES., MAY 8: Parent and to be submitted by mail, south of Lowell with his 12- p.m. New members wel- Club meets at 12 p.m. in geared to parents of chil- Elem. at 868-6111. Orientation for 2001 -2002 but will accept notices by come. the community room at dren all ages. Call 2nd graders at Cherry Creek phone at 897-9261. gauge mozburg. The bird had Schneider Manor, 725 897-7842 for time. SUN., MAY 6: Annual Elementary cafeteria; 6-7 1ST TUES.: Adults with Bowes Rd. church choir cantata at 7 p.m. Babysitting available: EVERY MONTH: The Flat a 10-inch beard. AD/HD at Calvin College,7- EVERY THIRD THURS.: p.m. First Congregational refreshments served. River Snowmobile Club 9p.m. No cost. Allwelcome. EVERY FOURTH WED.: Royal Arch Masons regu- Church. Free admission. meets at the clubhouse at For info, call Gary Engle at Elderly volunteers needed lar meeting at 7:30 p.m. at WED., MAY 9: Snow United 11841 Potters Rd. just east 897-6325 or 248-2423. to participate in the the Lowell Masonic Cen- MON., MAY 7: Mother- Methodist Church at 3189 of Montcalm Ave. To check Intergenerational program ter, 119 Lincoln Lake, Daughter Banquet at Snow Ave. SE will serve a meeting dates and times 1ST TUES.: WINGS Par- with school-age children Lowell. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Lowell 1st United Meth- family- style beef & pork din- call 897-5015 for a re- ent Group meetings from from Lowell in many differ- odist Church, 6:30 p.m. ner starting at 5:30 p.m. corded message. Guests Lucas Baker, right, claimed his 7:30 to 9 p.m., usually in ent seasonal activities . EVERY THIRD THURS.: Call 897-9329 or 987- Adults: S7; ages 5-12: S2. are welcome. Board Room at 300 High Two times available: 9:45 LaLeche League of Ada, 9486 for tickets. Music i 22-pound turkey south of l St. Business meetings are to 10:45 a.m. or 12:45 to Cascade & Lowell meets at program: Raptures from FRI., MAY 11: Regular meet- 1 EVERY MON.: Lowell on odd months & program 1:45 p.m. Call Sister Col- 6:30 p.m. for socializing; LHS; sponsored by United ing of Cyclamen Chapter #94 High School Fellowship of Lowell at 9:30 a.m. on opening meetings on even months. leen Ann Nagle, F.S.E. at meeting at 7 p.m. Mother lo Methodist Women. OES in Lowell Masonic Christian Athletes and day. The turkey had a 10-inch Open to any interested the Franciscan Child De- mother support for preg- Temple. Friends - meets from 7- parents. velopment Center, nant & breastfeeding 8:30 p.m. in members' 897-7842. women. Nursing children beard. Baker was with his 1%' y * homes. See poster in high EVERY SECOND & are welcome to attend. Our • 'hi*'* father, Joe and brother, Kevin. school cafeteria or call FOURTH TUES.: Knights EVERY WED.: Overeaters current location is a church 676-1355 for details. of Columbus #7719 meet- Anonymous, 7:30 p.m. at in Ada. Please call 752- LEGAL NOTICES ings at St. Mary School, Forest Hills Presbyterian 7524 for more information. SECOND MON. OF EACH 7:30 p.m. Church, 7495 Cascade Rd. lbs. and measuring 21 inches Kevin and CherGoggins and Peg Goggins and Larry Velma Perry and Annabell MONTH: Fallasburg His- (at 36th St.) No fees, no SECOND THURS. OF EV- STATE OF MICHIGAN by law in this court at the AREA BIRTHS long. are happy to announce the and Connie Zuercher. Great- Wittenbach of Lowell. torical Society holds its EVERY SECOND TUES.: dues, no weigh-ins. ERY MONTH: The Ada JUDICIAL DISTRICT court address above on i He is welcomed home by birth of their son, Caden grandparents are Bob and monthly board meeting in Lowell Masonic Lodge 17th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT or before 6/22/01. If you Gregg & Laura Hovey Historical Society meets at brothers Scott, Josh and Jer- Riley. He was born March the meeting room of Engle- regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. fail to do so, a default of Lowell are proud lo an- EVERYTHURS.: TakeOff the Averill Historical Mu- emy and sisters Stacey and 15, 2001, weighing 7 lbs. 5 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ORDER FOR SERVICE judgment may be en- nounce the birlh of a son hardt Library at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Center, 119 Pounds Sensibly Tops Ml, seum of Ada, 7144 Headley Jasmine. oz. 1 LeAnn VanDyke, Duane BY PUBLICATION/ tered against you for the Mitchell Gregg Louis Hovey. Public invited. Lincoln Lake, Lowell. All No. 333, Saranac, meets at 7 p.m. Grandparents are June Proud grandparents are MAY 3: Wilma Roudabush, Rasch. POSTING AND relief demanded in the He was bom Wednesday, Masons are welcome. at the Saranac Public Li- and Louis Paap of Ada. Ron and Ann Wittenbach, Pat Melissa Merriman, Mimi MAY 8: Rhoda Greenman- NOTICE OF ACTION complaint filed in this April 18, 2001 weighing 8 SECOND MON. OF EACH brary. Weigh-ins at 6:45 EVERY SAT.: Lowell Ama- Mitchell. Batt, RhondaTimmers, Mary case. MONTH: The Lowell EVERY TUES.: Women's MAY 4: John Borton, David Mooney,F.J. Johnson Jr. p.m. teur Radio Club sponsors CASE NO. 01-12281-DM Board of Education meets Rhodes, Jerre Sue Smith. MAY 9: Tasha Yeiter, Community Bible study. the 145.270 - repeater Christine P. Oilman (P- A copy of this order shall MAYS: Kevin Vezino, Kerry Ashley Kennedy, Hillary at 7:30 p.m. in the Admin- Free nursery and preschool THURS.: Weight Watch- which operates on a 24- 45430) be published once each istration Building, former story hour/crafts time from Legal Aid of Western week in Lowell Ledger to this Notice with the Vezino, Brenda Erlckson, Briggs. ers meets at Lowell hour basis. Also there is a Robert Dalziel, Scott Carpen- Runciman Elementary, lOto 11:15 a.m. & women Nazarene Church, 201 N. Simplex Frequency Michigan three consecutive LEGAL NOTICES clerk of the 17th Circuit 89 Ionia NW Ste. 400 ter. 300 High Street. only at 7:30 p.m. Calvary Washington, at 7 p.m. Reg- 147.420 PL 186.2. weeks, and proof of pub- Court, Kent County, Hall Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 lication shall be filed in of Justice, 333 Monroe, MAY 7: John Schalow, Chr.Ref.Church across istration is 1/2 hour before Caden Riley Goggins 616-774-0672 ext. 114 this court. STATE OF MICHIGAN Belding, Ml 48809 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 SECOND MON. OF EACH from Burger King. For in- meetings. New members THURS., FRI., SAT. & th MONTH: The Bowne IN THE 17 CIRCUIT (616) 794-1220 within twenty-eight (28) formation call 897-7060 or are invited to join at any SUN.: Averill Historical MELISSA LOUISE A copy of this order shall COURT FOR THE days of the final publi- Township Historical Soci- 897-7555. lime. Questions? Call 1- Museum of Ada, 7144 LEWIS be sent to ROBIN JO- COUNTY OF KENT ORDER ALLOWING cation of this Notice, or ety holds its regular 800-651-6000. Headley open 1 to 4 p.m. VS. SEPH LEWIS at the last ALTERNATE SERVICE a Default may be entered meetings at the Historical EVERY 1ST&3RDTUES.: ROBIN JOSEPH LEWIS known address by regis- against you. You may PATRICIA MIESEN IT IS SO ORDERED that Museum at 84th and Alden Lowell Lions Club meets at EVERY THURS. - St. ENGLEHARDT LIBRARY REC'D & FILED tered mail, return receipt Plaintiff, contact Plaintiff's attor- Weight Watchers* Hassey Yeggie, Jr. may Nash, 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at Look Memo- HOURS: Mon. - Wed., APRIL 05, 2001 requested, before the ney, Karen S. McFadden, Mary's Pregnancy Crisis Vs. be served by the follow- date of the last publica- at 403 W. Main, Belding, rial Fire Station, S. Hudson. Center, 402 Amity St., non- Noon - 8 p.m.; Thurs. & Case No. 01-03180-00 ing publication: Judge Hillary tion, and the affidavit of Ml 48809 and (616) 794- MON. OR TUES.: Cub denominational help for Fri.,9:30a.m.-5p.m.; Sat., 17th JUDICIAL COURT mailing shall be filed with HASSEY YEGGIE, JR. 1220 for more informa- Scouts for boys in 1 st - 5th EVERY 3RD TUES.: Par- pregnant women and ado- 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Notice is hereby given to this court. tion regarding this case. grades, in Alto or in Lowell. ents of children with AD/ lescents at the school. Defendant Defendant, Hassey IT IS ORDERED: Contact Terry Amidon at HD Issues Group meeting WOMEN OFTHE MOOSE: Yeggie, Jr., that Plaintiff, From 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; on You are being sued by April 5, 2001 Date: April 11, 2001 HONORABLE Patricia Miesen, hasfiled 897-8751 for more infor- at St. Luke's Lutheran Mondays from 5:30 - 8 Business meeting held plaintiff in this court to JUDGE G. PATRICK PAUL J. SULLIVAN for divorce in the 17th mation. 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Main St., Low- 7842. tate will be forever Lowell, Ml 49331 bile Home Park ell. barred unless presented (616) 897-7116 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, May 2,2001-Page 15 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, May 2, 2001-Page 14 Lowell shuts out Northview; Lowell takes five of eight flights in winning Wayland Invitational battles FH Northern down
By Thaddeus J. Kraus Lowell Ledger Editor coach, Bonnie Wall. breaker, and then won the third set 6-4. The Lowell boys tennis team continues to make great in singles play, Lowell's Jordan Gallagher won the third "They didn't play real smart tennis in that first set, but they to the wire in 2-0 defeat strides. flight championship. "He won a tough first match, battling settled down and got their game together," Wall said. The Red Arrows earned their second tournament title in back from a set down," Wall said. Kyle Hinps and Ryan Phillips, second doubles, were By Thaddeus J. Kraus three weeks at Wayland on Saturday. Chris Cress earned a victory at fourth singles. The Red superb in their straight set win in the title game. Lowell Ledger Editor ball against Northern, espe- The Lowell coach made a Lowell won five of eight flights and placed second in two Arrow needed three sets to earn the title. Sophomores Jared Felling and Sean Myers, up from the cially in the first half." couple of significant changes others in tallying a tournament - best 32 points. Middleville Gavin Vincent, second singles, placed second. junior varsity, won the championship at fourth doubles. "They Lowell defeated The young Red Arrows for their game against the Hus- was second with 22 followed by Wayland 16, and Godwin Winning championships in doubles play were James played well. They were aggressive, came to the net, and balls Northview 1-0, but it found themselves chasing kies. Laura Horsley was Heights 16. Bosserd and Collin Vincent (first doubles). The combo battled just didn't get past them," Wall said. struggled in every part of its more than controlling the ball moved from striker to midfield "We played some very good tennis. It was a great win for back, after losing the first set 6-1, to win the second set in a tie- Troy Gillan and Ryan Dorough, third doubles, took sec- soccer game. in the second half. "When that and Jessica Quist was put in us. The boys are having a good year," said Lowell boys tennis ond. Two days later the Red happens, you get tired." the forward slot. "Laura may In league play earlier in the week, Lowell lost lo Northview Arrows lost to Forest Hills Northern took advantage have the best ball skills of 7-1. 'V. .X Northern 2-0 but every aspect as it pressured Lowell late and anyone on the team. Our Z7 Shaun Koning and Pat Regan, third doubles, were the only of its game was sharper. scored twice in the second midfielders have struggled Red Arrows to earn a victory. "When the girls play hard half for the victory. "Teams getting the ball to our for- Bosserd and Phillips, first doubles, lost in three sets after and control the ball, we're a like Northern, Central and wards. With better ball con- winning the opening set. good soccer team," Lowell East play good possession ball trol, 1 thought Laura would "The boys didn't play their best tennis against Northview. girls soccer coach, Ryan soccer. We still have to learn better help us maintain con- Sometimes I think it hurts them lo know they play in such a Conlan said. "We did a much to mark up and not chase as trol," Conlan said. "I thought tough league. I think they get psyched out," Wall said. better job of controlling the much," Conlan said. she did a good job." Lowell is now 1-3 in the O-K While. A turning point in the sec- ond half came 10 minutes in when Becky Bosserd injured herself on a scoring opportu- nity. "I talked to the girls about Lowell's Abbey Goff, far right, leans into her Forest Hills Northern opponent in a making the big hustle plays battle for possession of the ball. and how they oftentimes lead to scores. Becky's goal at- ter and their intensity level only goal 10 minutes into the pass from Bosserd. 1 tempt was a big hustle play; was up," Conlan said. second half when Horsley Lowell ended the week unfortunately she got injured." Lowell scored the game's tound the net ott a crossing 1"4 in O-K \\ hite pla\. In its win over Northview, Lowell lacked intensity and Boys' track team edges Northview; defeated by Rangers urgency. "I was disappointed with By Thaddeus J. Kraus their effort. Northview is a Lowell Ledger Editor The Red Arrows won things from them in the tii- team I thought we should beat three of four relay events in ture." said Red Arrow coach handily," Conlan said. "The Relay success parlayed evening out their league Russ Stevens. girls were flat, played with no into team success as the Low- record at 2-2. In the 3200-meier relay. motivation and struggled in ell boys track team edged "The boys are stepping phases of the game, especially Northview 70-66. up. Ithinkwe'llseesomebig Boys Track, cont'd, pg. 16 in the first half." After a stirring halftime talk, the Red Arrows played like a team with a changed attitude. "Theireffort was bet- Jessica Quist pressures her Huskie opponent during Lowell's Ryan Phillips lunges for a backhand return in first doubles play against Northview. Phillips and teammate play against Forest Hills Northern. Conservatory Woods James Bosserd lost in three sets 7-5,0-6,1-6. 0¥ condominiums Volunteers needed for conference and state track tournaments | Family Dentistry & Braces \ Lowell High School will host several big track and field lo help manage the meet," said Lowell athletic director, Carefree starting at $135,000 events this spring beginning with the O-K White Confer- Barry Hobrla. Todd Gillan, D.D.S. ence meet on Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11. Those interested in serving as timers, pickers, umpires, 10 acres of woods • Convenient location Il will also host the MHSAA Division IV State Cham- or field event workers should call the athletic office at 897- Quality Dental Care pionship on Saturday, June 2. 4442 and sign up. living Community Walkways • Cits' Water and Sewer Jordan Gallagher returns a serve in his match against For You & Your Family "In order lo host first class meets, we need volunteers Northview's Brent DeBack. Gallagher lost the fourth • We Welcome New Patients Close to shopping, restaurants, med center and theater singles match 6-2,6-2. • Early Morning & Evening in the Private, Secure, Maintenance-free lifestvle Appointments Available Linksters have game at Huskie/Ram Invitational • We Cater To Cowards heart of SMITH-DIAMOND • Free Evaluation For Braces for information call ••• Red Arrow girls shoot past playing well right now," Jenny Gunberg was the Lowell Steven D. Hanson White said. team medalist with a 48. Erin (across from Family Fare Shopping Plaza) 897-8491 Chix and Wildcats in an O-K Lowell finished ninth in a Mooney fired a 51; Kate 2186 W. Main • Lowell NOT A SPECIALIST 291-2668 strong field at the Jenison In- Gunberg carded a 52 and Dave Rapp White golf triangular meet. vitational on Saturday. Jeanie Dunn came home in "I'm pleased with our 56. By Thaddeus J. Kraus play against a good level of Lowell finished the week Lowell Ledger Editor tage of it," While explained. competition," White said. at 2-3 in league play. LONG LAKE DEEDED ACCESS "They were right there with "The girls shot a 391 on a GOING LO THE DENTIST DOESN'T HAVE TO HURT ANIORE! Lowell took its golf game Northern." course they've neverplayed YEAR-ROUND LAKE VIEW to another level, thanks to an Two days later at the before. We were only five COMPLETE FAMILY DENTAL CA«E improved short game. Huskie Ram Invitational, shots from finishing in the Accepting New Patients "Gentle & Painless "It's either gotten better Lowell and Forest Hills top five." Dentistry Is Our Goal" from gelling out and playing, Northern were lied with one It's either gotten Kale Gunberg led the way COMPLETE SERVICES: or the girls were just tired of score lo go. FHN's Liz with a 91. Jenny Gunberg better from getting Gentle Dentistry for Children & Adults me harping on it," said Rick Clements edged Lowell's fired a 92 with Lisa LaHaye Immediate Emergency Treatment White, Lowell girls golf Jeanie Dunn by a stroke and out and playing, or and Tara Kuipers coming Cosmetic Dentistry. Teeth Whitenine coach. with it gave Northern the in- home in 105 and 107 respec- the girls were just Preventive Care The Red Arrows, playing vitational championship. tively. Extractions/Broken Tooth Repaired their best golf of the season, The Huskies finished tired of me harping Traverse City West won Dentures (Same Day Repair) twice were narrowly turned with a 381. Lowell was sec- the tournament with a team on it. Insurance Plans Accepted away by the O-K White's top ond with a 382. Kenowa Hills 2714 COTTAGE DR score of346. East Grand Rap- Day & Evening Hours: team. was third at 384 and Rock- ids was second at 356, WESTDALE Monday I to S p.m. At Deer Run, Lowell led ford placed fifth in the field of Greenville was third at 370 Rick White, Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Northern by four shots going 10 with a 385. BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS® and Forest Hills Northern was Wednesday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. into the final two holes, but Lowell was led by Katie Lowell girls golf fourth with a 371. 300 E. Beltline NE • Grand Rapids, Ml 49506 Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Huskies outshot Lowell Gunberg's 84. Jenny Gunberg At Deer Run on Tuesday, coach, on his Office: (6l6) 949-9400 Ext. 385 by nine strokes over the fin- followed with a 97. Erin Lowell easily shot past ishing two holes lo win by Mooney and Jeanie Dunn club's chipping Fax: (6l6) 949-6579 • Res: (6l6) 987-9177 Judd T. Carroll, D.M.D, Zeeland and Northview. five 198-203. fired rounds of 100 and 101 •mm 103 East Main • Lowell, Michigan The Red Arrows posted and putting. [email protected] "The girls presented respectively. a 207. The Chix shot 232 and themselves with an opportu- "Kate's game has taken a Gavin Vincent eyes his forehand return. JUDY McDONALD-GILBERT, CRS, GRI, RMM, ABR • REALTOR* the Wildcats carded a 248. nity, but didn't take advan- quantum leap. She is really The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, May 2,2001 -Page 16 The Lowell Ledger-W ednesday, May 2,2001 -Page 17 Red Arrow girls race past Northview and Central; eye league showdown with Hudsonville Kuzmin shuts down Hastings; Lowell lumbers past Portland By Thaddeus J. Kraus Lowell Ledger Editor T\ and April Telman, third, 16.93. Kent was second in first challenge in the high V(>". 17.33. jump, as she needed a height By Thaddeus J. Kraus pitching has shown. "We have six guys who are going out Lowell also hit a record seven home runs. Oftentimes, the winning Holly Plattner took top Crowley won the 400- of 5'5" to surpass Lowell Ledger Editor team in a dual track meet will honors in the long jump with meter dash, coming home in Northview's mark of 5'4". there and getting the job done for us," Antel said. 4t sweep an event or two. a distance of 15*5". Alyssa 1:03.44. Ford also won the discus with Lowell scored nine runs on 11 hits. We got hits but the FHN 8-7 Lowell started play in the O-K White the way it finished Gillikin (I4,8M) and Amanda She also had a leg in a distance of 93'3". boys didn't really stripe the ball," Antel said. Lowell 3-5 The Lowell girls track its non-conference schedule... with a victory. team (5-0) took it up a notch Kettel (M^") were second Lowell's winning 3200-meter Nicole Gillikin won the The Huskies rallied from a 4-1 deficit and tallied three Adam Kuzmin pitched a complete game en route to his in their94-43 win over Forest and third respectively. relay. Crowley, Plattner, Lisa long jump with a distance of Lowell 15 runs in the fifth- and sixth-innings to sweep the double- second victory of the year as Lowell defeated Hastings 9-2. Hills Central Thursday. The Sandra Sturis won the dis- Wojciakowski and Kristen 13' 11" and the pole vault at Portland 10 header against Lowell. Kuzmin allowed two runs on six hits while walking two Red Arrows swept the field cus with a distance of 10r6"; Lee brought the baton home a height of 8'6". FHN outhit Lowell in game two 15-9. and striking out five Saxons. ... the field events, that is. Ford was second. 96'; and in 11:02.53. Lowell won the 800- and In its 15-10 win over Portland, tremendous relief pitch- The Red Arrows grabbed a 2-1 lead with a run in the Hastings' only runs came in their last at-bat. Lowell prevented the Heather Becker, third with In the 1600-meter relay, 1600-meter relays. In the ing enabled the Red Arrows to battle back from a 9-3 deficit. first, and two in the second. It added a fourth run in the "Kuzmin pitched a good game and we made the defen- Rangers from placing in any 83.11. Bryn Southwell, Lauren 800, Kim Huyser, Lisa Bill Harrison came in with the bases loaded and got out fourth. sive plays behind him." said Lowell baseball coach Tim of the five field events, there- It was Ford leading the Vashaw, Jana Young and Wojciakowski, Leslie of the inning allowing just one run to score. In game one. Northern rallied from a 3-1 deficit to Antel. fore outscoring FHC 45-0. way in the high jump with a Plattner came home in a win- Crowley and Krystal White Brad Eldridge started but struggled. "Our defense was defeat Lowell, scoring seven runs in its final three at-bats. The Lowell coach is most pleased with the depth his The Red Arrows held a 49-43 height of 5,3". Leslie ning time of 4:43 brought the baton home in a horrible against Portland," coach Tim Ante! said. "Harrison advantage in the running Crowley (5') and Rachelle winning time of 1:52.78. was terrific in relief." events. Becker (4'8") were second Lowell 84 It was Crowley, Plattner, "Field events have been a and third respectively. Northview 53 Wojciakowski and Natalie strength for us all year, and Lowell swept one run- Kent winning the 1600- they came through for us ning event - that was the 300 The Red Arrows worked meter relay with a time of again today," Lowell girls low hurdles. Krystal White hard to fend off a good 4:19.81. Softball, cont'd... From Page 16 track coach Kathy Talus said. was first in a time of 52.22, Northview squad. The Red Arrows won going to be put in different situations," Hastings' coach Marty Abbey Mathews threw a followed by Natalie Kent, The score could very eas- both hurdle events. April The winning runs came in support of Lacey Capen's sharp The Huskies scored a run in the second, three in the third Buehler said. personal best 31*6-1/2" 53.10 and April Telman, ily have been closer, as Low- Telman (17.3) won the 110 pitching performance. The junior scattered seven Huskie hits and two more in the fifth. which was also good enough 54.95. ell won three running events high hurdles and While over eight innings while striking out seven and walking two. Lowell Uillied single runs in the second and seventh Lowell 4-2 to earn a first. Kristi Ford was "We switched people by a second or less. (50.65) won the 300 low "Capen was superb. She was sharp," said an elated Lowell innings. FHN 2-6 second, 29,9-l/4M; Heather around in some of the run- "Northview is a good hurdles. softball coach. Bob Rodenhouse. "Benedict also had a great Capen (2-1) suffered the loss in game two Becker, third, 27,5-1/2". ning events just so the girls team, they gave us a good Crowley stopped the game. Blough also came through with a couple of hits in the An eighth-inning RBI triple by Jacque Benedict broke a 2- Nicole Gillikin won the don't become too compliant run," Lowell girls track coach clock in a winning time of leadoff spot for us." Portland 10-10 2 tic and lifted the Red Arrows to a win in the first of two games pole vault with a height of in any one event," Talus said. Kathy Talus said. "Our girls 1:02.67 in the 400-meter run. Stephanie Cole picked up the loss for Northern. She Lowell 0-0 against the Huskies. 9'1". She was followed by Telman won the 110 high were up for the meet." Sarah Swab came home allowed four runs on seven hits while striking out four. The The shortstop's triple plated Katie Blough who reached Ashley Cunningham, second. hurdles, stopping the clock in Kristi Ford received her in 13:05.52 to win the 3200- Huskies committed four errors behind her. The young Red Arrows were overmatched b\ a good Lauren Vashaw had a leg in Lowell's winning 1600- meter run. base on a single. Benedict later scored on a sacrifice. The Red Arrows scored single runs in the first and fifth Portland softball team. meter relay with a time of 4:43. innings to take a 2-0 lead. FHN tied the score in the bottom of "They are as good as advertised." Lowell softball coach Lowell JV soccer team loses the fifth inning. Bob Rodenhouse said. "We had one hit against them in two In game two. Lowell was unable to solve the pitching of games and that was by Katie Blough in the opener. Most of our Lowell boys' track, cont'd... From Page 15 The Red Arrow junior varsity soccer team lost to Forest Candace VanderVeen. The Huskie hurler gave up two runs on hits were meek grounders to the right side of the infield." Hills Northern 4-2 Wednesday. six hits, walked one and struck out five. it was Craig Myers, Matt Parnofiello and Travis time of 17.06. Jeff Telman 17'3"; and Tweedale, sec- Lowell's Marissa Tawney would not be denied as her Tschaenn, Kirk Johnson and DeVoid won the 400-meter was third at 18.64. ond, pole vault, 9'. continued aggressiveness resulted in her putting the ball past *** Zach Stauffer coming home relay in a time of 46.3. The Red Arrows picked the FHN keeper and scoring the game's first goal. When we lost I couldn't with the baton in a winning Kurt Telman also took a up points for these second- FHC 96 Tara Cariano shot a penalty kick into the top left corner of sleep at night. When we The debt we owe to the LAST DAY OF time of 8:54.8. first in the 300 low hurdles, and third-place finishes. Lowell 40 the net to give Lowell a 2-1 lead. win I can't sleep at night play of imagination is "Tschaenn, Johnson and coming home in 43.54. Jeff DeVoid, second, 100 dash, The two teams were tied 2-2 at halftime. However, a But when you win, you incalculable. —Carl Jung Myers are coming on," Telman was third in 45.72. 12.05; Kurt Telman, third, The Red Arrows claimed missed mark and a keeper- fumbled shot resulted in two, wake up feeling better. REGISTRATION —Joe Torre Stevens said. "Stauffer is our Stauffer was first home 12.58; Stauffer, second, 1600- five firsts against the Rang- second half goals for FHN. iron man." in the 800-meter run, stop- meter run, 5:02.98; Myers, ers. SCHOOL ELECTION In the 800-meter relay, it ping the clock in 2:10.59. third,5:12.42; Wierenga,sec- Mike Wierenga. first. was Mike Wierenga, Matt Johnson was third with a time ond, 400-meter dash, 55.65; 4()()-meter run. 53.44; Kurt Lowell wrestling club results: NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF Foster, Nathan Parnofiello of 2:14.98. Foster, third, 57.95; Wierenga, Telman, first, 300 hurdles, REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS and Jeff Telman stopping the DeVoid won the shot put second, 200-meter dash, 43.37; Dave Hefferan. first, The following Lowell wrestlers placed in their competi- OF LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS clock in a winning time of with a throw of 42'6". David 25.55; Parnofiello, third, discus, 1 18' 11"; Travis tion on April 28, 2001: 1:38.72. "That's a pretty good Hefferan claimed top honors 26.65; Myers, second, 3200- DeVoid, first, shot put. Group 0 - Kanon Dean (49 lbs.) 1st at Charlotte; Derek T KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, time, considering they haven't fo the in the discus with a throw of meter run, 11:36.49; Scott 43'8.5"; and Matt Tschaenn, Krajewski (37 lbs.) 1st at Charlotte MICHIGAN been running together that 126'. Riddle, third, 11:37.12; Kirk Johnson, Zach Stauffer (iroup II - Keith Williams (70 lbs.) 4th at Byron Center, long," Stevens explained. Andrew Roberts won the Parnofiello, second, long and Matt Foster won the Timmv Gingrich (75 lbs.) 3rd at Belding Written by Billy Graham TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL Wierenga, Kurt Telman, 110 high hurdles, posting a jump, I7'9"; Foster third. 1600-meter relay in a time Group III- Kdward T. Parks 111 (140 lbs.) 1st at Belding; Rob DISTRICT: of 3:41.3. Karasiewic/ (80 lbs.) 3rd at Belding Our Father and Our God, Please Take Notice that the regular school Group IV - Ryan Karasiewic/. (125 lbs.) 1st at Belding Matt Tschaenn had the election of the school district will be held on first leg in Lowell's winning Red Arrow girls surprise Northern We praise You for Your goodness to Monday, June 11, 2001. our nation, giving us blessings far 1600-meter relay. Lowell's ••• Capen sharp in *** Holly Plattner, back right, I love fools' experiments. I am always making them. beyond what we deserve. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS ran the first leg for the Red eight-inning stint —Charles Darwin MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE Arrow girls. against Huskies. Yet we know all is not right with America. ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE We deeply need a moral and spiritual renewal REGULAR SCHOOL ELECTION By Thaddeus J. Kraus to help us meet the many problems we face. Save Money with our Lowell Ledger Editor Don't know what to do CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, with those plant divisions??? JONE 11, 2001, IS MONDAY, MAY 14, Convict us of sin. Help us lo turn to You in Bats on the Lowell soft- 2001. PERSONS REGISTERING multi-policy discount! repentance and faith. Set our feet on the ball team were dormant for AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING path of Your righteousness and peace. three innings in the Red Ar- 1 WANTED: ON MONDAY, MAY 14, 2001, ARE rows' league-opener against hen you insure your car and home or mobile home with us, NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE Hastings. WILDFLOWER DONATIONS We pray today for our nation's leaders. REGOLAR SCHOOL ELECTION. through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, we'll save you They came to life long The Lowell Township Give them the wisdom to know what enough in the fifth inning to will be accepting is right, and the courage lo do it. rap out three hits and plate To register, visit any Secretary of State WILDFLOWER DONATIONS money with their multi-policy three runs in propelling Low- branch office or your county, city or township ell to a 4-3 win over Hastings. for the beautification of You have said, "Blessed is the nation whose clerk's office. Persons planning to register discount! Mature policyholders can "We didn't hit the ball The Grand River Park located on God is the LORD.*' May this be a new era hard at all over the first three for America, as we humble ourselves with the respective county, city or township Grand River Drive in Lowell earn even greater savings. Contact innings," Lowell Softball and acknowledge You alone as clerks must ascertain the days and hours on our agency today! coach Bob Rodenhouse said. Noelle Dewey decides against a throw to first. DROP OFF our Savior and Lord. which the clerks' offices are open for The Red Arrows re- Plants may be dropped off at: % registration. corded three of their six hits The Lowell Township Hall This we pray in Your holy name, Amen. in the fifth inning. The key around to score later in the the first, second and sixth This Notice is given by order of the board of atHS { hit came off the bat of pinch- inning on a sacrifice by Noelle innings. Upper parking lot education. Auto-Oumers Insurance hitter Amanda VanSpronsen. Dewey. Lowell tallied a run in 2910 Alden Nash, Lowell, Ml 49331 Pat Nugent Life Home Car Business "Her two-run single was the Lowell's timely hitting the third and three in the Saturday, May 5,2001 from 1 1AM to 2 PM key hit of the game," Secretary, Board of Education DALE TRIPLETT The yfo TroSfem" Teopb* complemented the steady fifth. "I start five sophomores • * Rodenhouse said. pitching of Lacey Capen. The and five juniors. The young ADDENDUM WE NEED YOUR HELP! • • The single scored Tara Red Arrow pitched seven in- girls haven't seen all the situ- Your contributions will S&EEMTM INSUBAHCE AGENCY Kimble and Katie Blough nings, allowing three runs on ations. When you play a team NAMONAL PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that y DffOF who got aboard with singles eight hits while walking and coached by Bob be greatly appreciated! the Regular Biennial Election of Grand sT PRAYER ^ 835 W. Main, Lowell preceding VanSpronsen. striking out three batters. (Rodenhouse), players are For more information contact: Rpaids Community College, Michigan, will be VanSpronsen came Hastings scored single runs in Leslie at 897-2187 VE**' Q held in conjunction with the Regular School 616-897-9259 Softball, cont'd, pg. 17 Volunteers Welcome! FX822 Election. The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, May 2,2001 -Page 19 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, May 2,2001 -Page 18
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4 portunity for kids in failing ployment. increasing taxes, ent state in the 90s," he ex- viders locating in communi- early levels," Posthumus ex- day afternoon Lowell Rotary districts," he said. high welfare rates and under- plained. 'Taxes were cut 31 ties that have a highly trained plained. Club. Thepublic'soverwhelm- funded schools. times, Michigan became the work force, and good The lieutenant governor When asked where he ing rejection of the voucher •'Michigan was a differ- number one stale in the coun- schools." noted that school systems stood on vouchers, try for new plant locations, He noted that the number which succeed have great Posthumus said he supported system has led Posthumus to welfare rolls were rolled back one challenge of job provid- leadership in place at the it. "I have always supported put aside vouchers. "It's time from a quarter-million dol- ers will be to find enough building level. 'These are the public schools. They are the now to deal with present pub- lars to less than $80,000, and employees with skills to do systems which also provide a heart of our educational sys- lic school alternatives and ADA-LOWELL 5 Proposal A brought more eq- the job. good educational product," tem. I thought, however, look at how Charter Schools uitable funding to schools," Education is the key ele- Posthumus said to a Wednes- vouchers would provide op- can be expanded," he con- M-21 5 MintrtM Em! ol Amwy HQ. MT'131sai1 d Posthumus. the man with ment in making this happen. cluded. $4.00 Family Twilight 4-C pm daily governor aspirations, in draw- "Educational systems that $4.00 Kids A S*nton an shows Remodeling Project, cont'd... From Page i TOT DAILY Mstlw—• III 4pnr ing attention to the accom- worjc do this. It's our respon- $4.7$ with Sludftt P aftof 6pm plishments of Gov. John sibility to make sure resources standards in the zoning ordi- ning commission to get a vari- for variances from the plan- $$.00 Uts Shows Fri A is! are dedicated to reading at Engler. 'This next decade will nance. which was revised a ance. ning commission. The two $5.00 Evnlng* Moo -Thurs All SCREENS Q No pa»«t« OICITAl STEREO see businesses and job pro- few years ago. "It is a recurring, com- proposals will be reviewed at Unllmtt»d Ff Drink R>llll» * .21# Com Rtflllt Because the homes were mon problem," said commis- the next city council meeting O»luM0 Air M»ek»f UH» sion member, Clark Jahnke, on Monday night. The city COMPOMTAILi OELUXl MOCKIMO smaller, the lots were smaller, CHAIH SEATS WITH CUP HOLDCHS and while a lot width of 66 who voted against the Welsh council serves as the Zoning feet was normal back then, it project. "It is a zoning ordi- Board of Appeals. doesn't accommodate mod- nance issue." Pawloski said if there em-day remodeling projects, Jahnke supports looking could have been an allow- EVERYONE Pasquale said. And he should at the zoning to see what can ance made, he would have SAT & SUN @ 10 & 11 AM be done. In fact, he is cur- constructed his addition to MAY5 A MAYO know - he went through the STAURT UTTLE (PG) variance process himself last rently working on a project match the current lines of the month for an addition to his that could rezone James Street house, but because of the or- home. to allow for a minimum 1,000- dinance, he moved it in a A>, For that reason, when square-foot home on those foot. owners of older homes want streets, where current Habi- "(The current plan) looks to make improvements in- tat for Humanity homes are good," Pawloski said, add- .ISTILL A WAMMNl volving additions or recon- being constructed. ing that the addition might SHOWVMES ¥AUol/2-S/3 struction, they are faced with Both Welsh and Pawloski have looked better if he could O DRIVEN (PG-13) DEER RUN GOLF CLUB going before the city plan- received recommendations have gone the other direc- 12:00,4:30, 7:00, 9:30 tion. BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY (R) 13955 CASCADE RD. 12:45, 2:45, 4:50, 7:30, 9:40 O FREDDY GOT FINGERED (R) 11:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:20, 9:20 MAY 13, 2001 • 11 AM - 2 PM JOE DIRT (PG-13) 12:30,2:30, 4:40, 7:40, 9:50 SPY KIDS (PG) fi. Call Ahead For Your Bundles of Joy Need 12:15, 2:15, 4:20, 7:10, 9:10 \ Bundle of Life Insurance COUPON Information & Reservations 8*1 If you have kids, you need a big amount of life , Bag of Buttary Popcorn Lrte 2^—Ap_u- | insurance. A term policy from Farm Bureau Life | | WWW.GQJI.COM Insurance Company of Michigan provides the protection you need at a cost you can afford. Call today. MARK JOHNSON po 6095 28th St. SE Making Your Future More Predictable Suite 4 Grand Rapids mtmr/kRm bureaucnj m m. INSURANCE IfCD) (616) 940-8181 f ASM BUREAU MUTUAL • FANU BUREAU •Jfl • FARM BUREAU GENERAL o CO www.farmbureauinsurance-mi.com Q Grand Opening! < Lowell, Ml
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