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Volume 37 Issue 24 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, April 30,2008 i Lowell celebrates Arbor Day, kicks off Big Tree Contest
he town celebrated Arbor Day last Friday with several activities. The Lowell Arbor TBoard planted river birch trees by the Unity School, assisted by students. Pictured are Diane LaWarre. Dana and Avery Chase, Jim Hall. Dave Pasquale and Jim Reagan. At the fairgrounds, 24 trees will be planted. Also, the city of Lowell has announced the first ever t4Big Tree Contest" to kick off Lowell being designated as Tree City USA. The east side of the Flat River will be competing f against the west side within the city limits only in two categories, pine trees and hardwood trees. The contest runs through September 28, and the winner will be announced during the Harvest Celebration. Entry forms are available at the city of Lowell web site: www.ci.lowell.mi.us - -• . Trees will be measured by girth in inches. Grand Champion Tree Prize will be announced.
Lowell Area Schools honored with Chairman's Award from K1SD
n April 22. Sibley Elementary School in There were three levels district-level energy pro- building and remodeling received the Chairman's Earth Day. 32 Grand Rapids. The program of recognition: the Green jects; and a memorial award of nearly a dozen facilities, Award, onlv one of three Olocal school recognized the work of School certificate, based from Kent ISD. honoring including seven built school districts in the area to buildings and four districts educators and students in on school environmental the work of David Smith, to LEED guidelines do so. Byron Center Public were honored at the first the area in environmental activities; a Kent County facilities director for Grand and awaiting official Schools and Forest Hills Green School awards education and energy Board of Commissioners Rapids Public Schools. certification. Public Schools also received program, hosted by Kent conservation. Chairman's Award lor Smith led the desiiin. Lou ell Area Schools the aw aid. County and Kent ISD at Arts council celebrates 30 bloomin' years by Emnw Pal ova he Lowell Area carpeting and liliiiL:. as well The impetus for the A new building ma> he The 'African Spirit' Center is also reads ing a Arts Council is as coats of fresh paint. remodel was the celebration an option in the luture. it"the exhibit is based on a mission summer show. 'Layers of celebrating 30 "We wanted to spruce of the council's anniversary council finds the right lit. trip to Musoma & Kinesi Life' on June 8. T w years of growth with a grand up the place, kind of like marking a successful three according to Smalligan. Village in Tanzania. Thebes Players w ill put re-opening on May 4. spring cleaning," said decades of championing the "We may be expanding A nature writing on 'Jake's Women' on June A complete remodel Loraine Smalligan. "All arts in the greater Lowell eventually, but we haven't contest will be held at the 13. The Thebes Players are of the building on South the painting was done with area. found a perfect lit." said Wittenbach-Wege Center on seeking directors for the Hudson Street included new volunteer hours." Smalligan. May 7 at 7 p.m. The contest 2008-09 season for four An impressive line-up is for writers who love productions. of activities is scheduled to nature and the outdoors. Lowell Showboat help celebrate the arts as an Readings will be an "Open Siz/lin' Summer Concerts important facet of life in the Mic" formal, and authors start June 12 and run Lowell community. not w ishing to read can have through Aug. 21. The open house on their w ork read for them. For more May 4 from 3 p.m. to 5 The arts council in information, go to www. p.m. w ill feature the Lowell conjunction with the lowellartscouncil.oni High School cast from Franciscan Life Process "Copacabana" and music by jazz piano artist Boh Van S tee. A student K-l 2 art show opens the following day on oNV e May 5 with select artwork. the L " - "It's a .sreat way to see the art curriculum," said Smalligan. A special exhibition and fundraiser to benefit Behin the council called 'African Spirit' with artwork by Gary U Eldridge will be held at the ______avSi * -2/'_" Flat River Grill on May 6 Lou D'Agostino of D'Agostino Builders and Perry Beachum, owner of Beachum from 5 to 9 p.m. Flooring work on seaming the rug at the council. Pages 10 & 11 THE LOWELL LEDGER • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 - PAGE 3 THE LOWKI.I. LKDGKR - WEDNKSDAY, APRIL 30,2008 - PA(;E 2 Lowell Women's Club gives to community Kendra Heffron. Kerra 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday (Larry) Coralli, Joy (John) Daniels of Caledonia, Heffron. and Jordan Heffron with a Rosary at 8:30 p.m. at Bonehill, Dorothy (Richard) Steven (Sandy) Schutte of all of Belding; her parents, Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Sypniewski, Rosie Alto, Rudolph Schutte of Richard and Joan Morris; Home. Belding. Memorial (Lawrcnce B) Haywood; Alto and Marilyn Schutte H ! her grandmother, Hattie contributions may be given great nieces and nephews, of Alto. Virginia had nine William James Atkinson grandchildren, four step- HEFFRON enjoyed scrapbooking, Deyo, all of Cannonsburg; to the American Cancer her brother and sisters. Kirk Society, St. Patrick Church 111, Staff Sergeant Breyoun grandchildren and a host Brenda Sue HetTron, 51, gardening, growing llowers, and Jo Morris, Kelli Morris, or Hospice of Michigan. (Jennifer) Haywood. Isaak of great-grandchildren. She of Grattan Tvvp., Belding traveling and entertaining and Tracy and Glen Jonker Condolences may also be (Leah) Haywood. Miranda is also survived by Ella died Wednesday morning family and friends. Brenda of Roekford. Brenda is also given to the Heffron Family (Joseph) Curry, Andrea Louise (Lloyd) Blough, April 23, 2008 under the was also an important survived by her in-laws, at the website of the funeral (Richard) Gibson, Amber Joseph (Melva) Oesch, loving eare of her family part in the ownership and NEW EXHIBIT Phil and Mary Lou Heffron, home, www.jffh.com. Haywood, and Richard Kathryn Wheeler and and Hospiee of Miehigan. management of Heffron Franciscan Life Process Center, 11650 Dovvncs St. Tom and Laura Heffron, Sypniewski, Jr; seven great Marilyn (Doug) Byam and Brenda was born on Farms. She loved being "Coloring My World" by artist Mary E. Carter, May I Joe Heffron, Bill and Leslie great nieces and nephews; many nieces and nephews November 14, 1956 in involved with her husband - June 30, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri., or weekends by Heffron, Mike and Michelle many cousins and friends. who loved and respected Ypsilanti, the daughter of and children, whether it PECKHAM appointment. For more information, call 897-7842. Pearl was in the US Navy Richard and Joan Deyo was working on the farm Heffron; several nieces Pearl Jenette Peckham, aged her. She is also survived and nephews. Mass of where she served in the by in-laws, Henrietta Morris. She graduated from or with her children's 84 of Lowell, passed away ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES Christian burial will be 10 WAVES during WWII. Oudman, Jim Schutte, Roekford High School with sports. She will be greatly April 25, 2008. She was Sign up for May 31 delivery at First Baptist a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick She worked at St. Mary's Joanne Bruininks, Marion the Class of 1974 and later missed by her family and preceded in death by her Church, 2275 W. Main St., Friday, May 2. 4-6 p.m. or Catholic Church, Parnell Hospital as a Pharmaceutical Schutte, Phil and Julia graduated from Central many friends. Brenda was parents Herbert and Rosa Sat., May 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. All welcome. Call with Father Rock Badgerow Technician for many years. Austin. Marvin and Donna Michigan University with married on June 22. 1979 Peckham. She is survived by Earl at 897-6609 or the office at 897-7168 with any presiding. Interment Funeral services will be 11 DeVries, Ken Schutte, Art a Bachelor of Arts Degree. at St. Patrick's to Denny her sisters, Marion Carrigon questions. Delivery wii! be May 31, 10:30 a.m. - noon a.m. Wednesday, April 30 and Joyce Coffman. We She was a member of St. Heffron and he survives will follow in St. Patrick of Ada and Dorothy at the church. at the Roth-Gerst Funeral Patrick Catholic Church along with their children. Cemetery. Visitation will Thompson of Nevada; want to give special thanks be 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Home, 305 N. Hudson to the loving, kind, devoted and the Farm Bureau. She Bryan and Katie Heffron. nieces and nephews, Jan CROPWALK Lowell with Rev. Rick caretakers who cared for The Lowell CROPWALK will take place on Sun.. Kickintveld from Ada Mom as if she were their May 4. Walkers should meet in the parking lot of First • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES Christian Reformed Church, own and whose love made Pictured are Lowell community members with checks from the Lowell Women's Club. (First row, L-R): Rhonda United Methodist Church in Lowell at 1 p.m. officiating. Interment this journey bearable. First STATE OF MICHIGAN TO ALL CREDITORS: A. POTTER named ZYSKOWSKI,who lived Fitzpatriek, from St. Mary's Pregnancy Center; Kathy Horsch, of the Women's Club; Liz Baker, from the Chamber Oakwood Cemetery. we want to thank dear PROBATE COURT The decedent, MARILYN personal representative, at 712 Fourth Street NW, of Commerce; Stacy Messersmith, from the YMCA; and Marge Rehl, of FROM. (Second row, L-R): Frank Martin, LAS ATHLETIC Visitation will be one hour Carolyn, Sharon and Nancy, COUNTY OF KENT J. CZARNIECKI, who or proposed personal Grand Rapids, Michigan the fire chief; Ranger Steve from the Wittenbach-Wege Center; and Lorain Smalligan, from the Arts Council. BOOSTERS CLUB MEETING prior to service. also Kara, Linda and Susan. NOTICE TO lived at 3043 Wendover representative, or to died 8/17/2006. The Athletic Boosters will hold their regular We saw you read the Bible Lowell Women's Club CREDITORS NW, Grand Rapids, Ml both the probate court Creditors of the Fitzpatriek, Wittenbach- FROM and St. Mary Every year, Lowell business meeting in the high school staff lounge on to Mom and pray with her treasurer Kathy Horsch Decedent s Estate 49504, died 3/28/2008. at 180 Ottawa Ave. decedent are notified Wege Agri-science Pregnancy Center helps Women's Club members Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Please come and help support and we were thankful and distributed checks totaling FILE NO. 08-184,996-DE Creditors of the NW, Suite 2500, Grand that all claims against Environmental Center over 170 and 120 families work hard with fundraising. our athletes. humbled. Finally, all of us $3000 to the Lowell Area Estate of decedent are notified Rapids, Ml 49503 and the estate will be director Ranger Steve, each month, respectively. Their largest fundraiser is the thank Marilyn and Rudie. Chamber of Commerce MARILYN J. that all claims against the named/proposed forever barred unless and Lowell Area Fire The Wittenbach-Wege advertisers, and the support TALK EARLY & the estate will be presented to CLARA Your love and devotion was director Liz Baker, Lowell CZARNIECKI personal representative Department chief Frank Center will use their funds to they get from the community TALK OFTEN forever barred unless E. ZYSKOWSKI named sellless. When we doubted Area Arts Council executive Date of birth: within 4 months after Martin. support the 4th grade garden for other events makes it all There will be a Talk Early & Talk Often parent 10/6/1929 presented to MICHELLE the date of publication personal representative, and feared you never gave director Lorain Smalligan, The LACC and LAAC program. The students will possible. workshop at the Lowell Middle School Cafeteria on of this notice. or proposed personal up, always putting Mom Lowell branch YMCA will use their money to be working with parents to Tues., May 6, 7-8:30 p.m. The workshop will help 4/22/2008 representative, or to first. Marilyn, your love had executive director Stacy support the summer concert experience nature and some parents learn about ways to open the door to conversation John D. Flynn- P27413 both the probate court no boundaries, and for this, Messersmith, Flat River series, which is free the of the vegetables will go to with their middle school age children about abstinence Sure you rent, but it's 1275 Hawthorne Hills SE at 180 Ottawa Ave. we know the Lord will bless Outreach Ministries board community. FROM food pantry. and sexuality; recognize and use teachable moments to NW, Suite 2500, Grand IL«ftr X5 • ' Ada, Ml 49301 you all of your life. The member Marge Rehl, The YMCA will use The tire department will 1 communicate important facts and values; and to listen 616-897-6632 Rapids, Ml 49503 and * m •» others who filled in when St. Mary's Pregnancy their funds to support WHAT S INSIDE If* purchase tire prevention www.GQTI.com and respond with greater confidence and skill. The Michelle A. Potter the named/proposed * they could, we thank also, Center volunteer Rhonda programs for local families. thai makes it color books. 616-897-FILM workshop is free of charge. Registration is required by 771 Beaumont Dr. NW personal representative Wes, Angie, Leanne, who JJALITY . • -**• On M-21, 5 Minutes i» » * Vv* > • Q calling 987-2800 and is limited to 30 parents. TfiEATERS East of Amway H.Q. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 within 4 months after .. - •11 • V- helped for a whole summer YOUR HOME. * % ;%7ll . All Lounger Seats • All Digital Sound the date of publication and more, Justin, Jared and Free Drink Refills • 25c corn refills at it. a ,m. a.iA-.ii ^.ii BEGINNING STRINGS of this notice. Nellie. For all of you who r. ill. ImiWinu. ii.«! SCHUTTE Tuesday morning standoff OPEN HOUSE J i!u' tiKi o! .i I 'VI) .i 4/25/2008 enjoyed the wonderful rolls s Virginia (Marie) Schutte, Parents of next year's ist through 5th grade: come hi-.ur.iiUi- .iii-.l 1M"U\! STATE OF MICHIGAN John D. Mitus (P31244) at the banquets at Dari's, 4.00 aged 87, servant of the Lord, ALL SEATS and learn more about the Community Ed. Beginning PROBATE COURT 410 Bridge Street NW cinnamon rolls at breakfast, on E. Fulton ends peacefully except Strings classes taught by Wendy Tenney. Monday. May COUNTY OF KENT Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 died peacefully at home on adult 0<;l)oral\ A Wilks, Aijont and all the great cooking, evening April 22, 2008, on the dairy The Kent County pulled out a gun. but a 2- police robot took pictures 12 at 6:30 p.m. at LMS Orchestra room. NOTICE TO 616-774-4001 the hands that made them $6.50 farm in Alto that she and Sheriff's Department was year-old was still inside. inside the home and made gM CREDITORS are still now but she will SH0WTIMES 4/28 - 5/1 Q No passes her dear departed husband, in Lowell late Monday The woman went to a contact with the suspect. TEA PARTY IN Decedent's Estate Clara E. Zyskowski live forever in our hearts. O BABY MAMA(PG-13) THE PARLOR FILE NO. 08-185,046-DE 712 Fourth Street NW Derry, started in 1950. She evening into early Tuesday neighbor's home to call the The man surrendered 12;30, 2:45. 5:00. 7:15.9:30 Funeral services were held O HAROLD AND KUMAR ESCAPE FROM The Lowell Area Historical Museum requests Estate of Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 was also preceded in death morning for a six-hour police. and is now in custody. The GUANTANAMO BAY (R) I IKl \ GOOD M KiHBOR slUI I VHM IS THJ RI Saturday at the Apostolic 12:35.2:55. 5:15. 7:35. 9:55 616-774-4001 by her beloved daughter, standoff at a home located The owners of the home 2-ycar-old was reunited your presence on May 18 at 2 p.m. Elegant and light EDWARD J. Christian Church. Interment SUPERHERO MOVIE (PG 13) 1:00. 5:30. 10:00 refreshments are included. Facilitated by Jeanne ZYSKOWSKI Brenda, son-in-law Roger in the 14()()() block of are listed as Lisa Moorhouse with his mother safely. I'l.'wxw Itiyuinihi L.rJ ri'i.uidtu V'TioA Bowne Center Cemetery. STOP LOSS IR) 3 00, 7 30 Date of birth: and brother, Ernie Oesch. Fulton, near the Ionia and Jacob Olthoff. Fulton St. was blocked off o FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL ,R) Hawkins ot" "The Secret Ingredient." Space is limited, Memorial contributions 11 40. 2:10. 4:40. 7:10. 9:45 so registration is required. Cost: adults $20. 12/6/1922 Virginia is survived by her County line. Reports said the man at the scene but has since o FORBIDDEN KINGDOM (PG i3) may be made to Apostolic 11:30. 2:00. 4:30. 7:00, 9:40 TOALLCREDITORS:The children, Louise Desotell The dispute began inside the house cut off reopened. Christian Church, decedent, EDWARD J. of Grand Rapids, Darrell when a woman ran out all communication inside ^^F^REEE RELAY FOR LIFE Woodhaven Retirement 1 £ 20ozDRINwi'h 50 putchaseK (Peggy) Schutte of Cedar of the house after a man the home, but that a state • ,55 ot 46o/ bag ot txillory popcorn Celebrate those who have survived cancer, Community. Springs, Susan (Wes) remember those we've lost and tight back against a disease that touches too many lives. 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the graduation of Timothy Colleee News Michael Vezino, Vezino graduated Aprii 26. Summa ew Arrivals Kristen M. O'Neill of John D. Grether. academic Cum Laude with a BSE in Meyersljones Ada: Sarah M. Niemeyer dean of the university. Industrial and Operations and Brandon S. Postema To achieve Dean's List Engineering, He is a member With Drs. Paul Gauthier. of Alto: and Austin A. recognition, students must ot the National Engineering Heather Meyers and Jim Lang. Blough and Taylor R. earn a 3.25 grade point on a Honor Society Tau Beta Pi Lance Jones, both of VandenBosch Wayne A Chnstenson III. Saranac, will be wed on Verdon of Lowell have 4.0 scale. as well as the Delta Upsilon John G. Meier & Tracy Lixie been named to the Dean's International Fraternity June 21, 2008. The bride is Jeremy and Becky where he served a the VP of the daughter of Doug and VandenBosch are pleased to List for the winter term at The University of HEARING LOSS IN ADULTS North wood University. The Michigan College of Scholarship. Vezino will be Tina Stranger of Saranac. announce the birth of their V- It has been estimated that 30-40 percent of all adults age relocating to Minneapolis. 65 or older have some hearing difficulties and 40-60 percent She graduated from Saranac son, Moses James. Born announcement w as made by Engineering announced Minn, in June to work for of senior citizens OUT the age of 75 have a significant High School and is attending April 20, 2008 at 11:49 Cummins Power Generation hearing loss. In fact, hearing loss follows high blood Wayne State University. p.m., weighing 6 lbs. 10 pressure and arthritis as the third most common chronic The groom is the son of Lee as an Industrial Encineer, He oz. and measuring 19 1/2 Benefit concert health condition. is a 2004 graduate of Lowell and Karen Jones of Saranac. inches. Also welcoming f I here are two i\pes of hearing loss, conductive and High School, and the son of He. too. graduated from him home are grandparents, sensorineural. Jay and Saralyn Vezino. of Saranac High School and is Steve and Lorie Cook, Ed Timothy Michael Vezino Conductive hearing loss occurs where there is a problem Lowell. currently attending Wayne and Cheryl VandenBosch. w ith the conduction of sound due to a problem in the middle State University. Kathie and Jeff Osborn; or outer ear. Common causes are ear infections, wax. ruptured eardrum, or lluid w ilhin the middle ear. Conductive great-grandparents. Dick hearing loss occurs most in children. and Joyce Cooper: and great- Wedding, Engagement, Sensorineural hearing loss is due to a problem in srandmother Mae Standard. Anniversary and Birth transmission of sound waves from the liny hair cells in the Announcements are Birthda inner ear. to the acoustic nerves and over to the brain, w hich FREE* in the Ledger. Happ y y interprets the signals into sound. Sensorineural hearing loss * Birth Announcements comes on gradually over time and usualK affects both ears. Lance Jones and Heather Meyers with a picture arc $5. Moses James VandenBosch APRIL 30: MAY 3: Patients have a difficult time filtering out background noise Carmen Roudabush. Stacey Wilma Roudabush. Melissa and may have a tough time with conversation in a crowded room. Sensorineural hearing loss is usually associated Somewhere along life's way I picked up a small white paper and drew a red clothes hanger on it. Then I glued my Irwin. Merriman. Mimi Mitchell. with aging. Tinnitus or ringing in the ears may be another white stone to the hanger and framed it. This art is on mv Rich Bieri. stone. It is similar in color and consistency to w hite marble symptom associated with this type of hearing loss. shelf in my office. It reminds me that someday I will receive found in Mciiiddo. the archaeological site in the Jezreel * * MAY 1: If you suspect that you are suffering from hearing loss, cctions Valley of northern Israel. Some will be familiar with this both a white robe and white stone w ith a new name on it. Dennis Anchors. Rick Roth. MAY 4: you should have your ears examined by your physician sites' Biblical name. Armaseddon. Now. my little white Names can injure us or they can endear us. They can Mark Christiansen. John Borton. David Rhodes. and be referred to an audiologist (a specialist in hearing flatten or flatter. Picking out just the right name for children and hearing aids) for a complete hearing evaluation. An o f faith stone happens to look roughly like torso, or if you are really A benefit concert to feature Christian hip hop Jerre Sue Smith. can be exhausting. Finding a good name that lits them as audiogram performed in a soundproof booth can accurately creative, a long T-shirt. raise money for 18-year- artist 1CRIS and Crucified. MAY 2: babies and as adults takes art. It is not surprising that God determine the type and severity of the hearing loss. Hearing hv Randy \ fevers Two Bible passages that comfort me are Revelation 2 old missionary Crystal There will be giveaways MAY 5: Melinda D'Agostino. Tim aids can be prescribed to meet unirspecilic needs. Significant Ccilvury Christian Reformed Church and 7. The lirst talks about those w ho remain faithful will be wants naming rights for us in eternity. It is not surprising Drogorub will be held at and a grand prize drawing Masten brook. Madison Scott Carpenter. Kevin technological advances have been made o\ er the past couple I've been called many things, some since becoming a given a white stone with a new name written on it. known that God has not, nor will not. reveal that name until we Rollaway Skating Rink on for tickets to The Kick Flip Briggs. Glen Bryant. Jaclyn Vezino. Kerry Vezino. of \ears resulting in improved sound quality. get there. Many people have strange end-time theology. I pastor. 1 was reminded of one of my favorite names this past only to the person who receives it. The second passage talks Friday. May 2. Tickets are Skate Jam held in Ionia Batt. Brenda Erickson. Robert Proper!) tuned and fitted hearing aids will great!) do. too. I would like to think that when 1 get to eternity my Sunday as 1 was leaving my office before church. A three- about an uncountable number of people dressed in white S5 at the door starting at on June 14. All ages are Dalziel. Nora Bell Rash. enhance your qualit\ of life if \ou suffer from sensorineural and-a-half year old child who was on his way to Children's robes who are gathered in worship around the heavenly white stone will look like a T-shirt and here's to hoping that 7:00 p.m. The show will welcome. hearing loss. For further information, contact the American Worship spotted me rounding the corner. He looked up at throne of God. it says "My Creature." Speech-Language and Hearing Association at 777.asha.org. his mother and tugged on her arm. He excitedly exclaimed. This might surprise some people. But I took a piece of Michigan Drivers... Save up to 43% "Thai's my Creature." ^7~~| on your car insurance! NOTICE What an incrcdible opportunity for Michigan ^ . residents. Farm Bureau Insurance offers STATE OF MICHIGAN jama's,jewelry ^ f 4-/n -H/1* T>n r-4-" W discounts that could trim your car insurance PROBATE COURT Specializinc] in up to 43" o. See how many COUNTY OF KENT MAY 3 AND 4*11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. discounts you qualif\ for. NOTICE TO 'llnicjut 'Magnetic Sr Wire Wrapped Jewelry Mark (^j] today. Johnson CREDITORS •] luivt cliamjcd Iccatuvis m I^vtii The Alton Historic Church Museum will conclude the tour with an SARANAC Decedent s Estate stvp by and see us some time! Old Fashioned Hymn sing at 6:00 p.m. on May 4. 6095 28th St.. Sic. 4 The Perfedt Gift! - Michigan's Insurance Company FILE NO. 08-184,907-DE Along with period singing, there will be visits from Alton village Grand Rapids Making Your Future More Predictable Mil PiJism A subscription To Estate of residents from the past as they share their lives and their faith with us. FARM BUREAU FHsE BATH AND BODY 940-8181 ELEANOR ALEXANDRA COMMUNITY The Lowell Ledger! INSURANCE S s wwwAlarkJotmsonAi'cncv.com ISi Questions? [email protected] Tn.s-Svi 1(1-5 Call 897-9261 CWIKLINSKI 5>IH \ V Main Si. I'm RS in 6,6 Date of birth: Lnurll. Ml 1'tMl 897-4173 si M< )N. (:i.( )si.i) 81^ 616-745-0976 7/18/1921 SCHOOLS NOTICE OF TO ALL CREDITORS: ORDINANCE ADOPTION The decedent, All day/every day and ELEANOR ALEXANDRA AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY LOWELL CWIKLINSKI, who lived half time kindergarten choices I at 206 Russwood NE, f\ DAY BIBLE CHAPEL / I ALTO UNITED Grand Rapids, Ml 49505, 9305 Centerline, Saranac CALVARY CHRISTIAN f \ METHODIST CHURCH REFORMED CHURCH j \ 897-6332 CHARTER died 12/22/2007. Kirby and Harrison OF LOWELL Creditors of the Worship 9:45 A.M. Rev. Randy Meyers - 897-7060 Alto • 616-691-8011 Sunday School 11:00 A.M. decedent are notified 1 Worship 9:30 A.M. 1151 West Mam Street, Lowell. Ml TOWNSHIP Children's Church 9:30 A.M. Nursery & Jr. Church Provided Morning Worship 10:00 A. M. that all claims against Rev. Frank Lattimore, Pastor Sunday School 11:20 A.M. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the regular the estate will be forever ".4 Nondenominational Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. OPEN HEARTS - OPEN MINDS Nursery available at both services meeting of the Lowell Charter Township barred unless presented - OPEN DOORS Ministry With A Blended Word Centered Service!" Barrier-Free to LYNNE GLUPKER 31 Pastor Dean Bailey MM Board held on April 21, 2008. the Board 616-642-1200 adopted Ordinance 01-2008. a summary of DEERING named CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER ST. MARY'S personal representative, FIRST UNITED METHODIST FIRST CONGREGATIONAL which follows: Ordinance 01-2008 amends (Assembly of God) CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF LOWELL or proposed personal •Families can choose an all day/every day CHURCH OF LOWELL Fr George J. Fekete 3050 Alden Nash S E • 897-1100 • Staffed Nursery (United Church of Christ) Section 4,8 of the Zoning Ordinance to set 402 Amity St. • 897-9820 representative, or to or half-time kindergarten schedule Robert W. Holmes. Lead Pastor 865 Lincoln Lake Ave. SE • 897-5906 forth regulations for when a site plan review John King. Youth Pastor www stmary-lowell.com both the probate court •Art. computer, gym. and music classes 621 E, Main Street • 897-5936 Sunday Worship 10:00 A M SUNDAYS: Weekend Masses: SAT. 5 PM: SUN. 9:30 AM is required, site plan contents, procedures at 180 Ottawa Ave. 10:00 a.m - Worship & Evening: Weekday Masses 7:45 AM Church School 10:15-11:15 A.M. •Small class sizes Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. for review, approval standards, conditions LIFE home Groups & "The Source" Youth Holy Day Masses: 9 AM & 7 PM Thursday Faith Alive Worship 7:00 P M. NW, Suite 2500, Grand Saturday confessions' 10-10:30 AM Dr Roger LaWarre Pastor • Two NEW state-of-the-art playgrounds DR. MICHAEL T.CONKLIN. PASTOR WEDNESDAYS: attached to an approval, procedures to Rapids, Ml 49503 and fm Family Night: (for all ages) 7:00 p.m. Prayer & adoration each Wed, 8.15 AM - 8 PM Shannon Hanley C E Director Barrier - Free Entrance s • Grand opening of early childhood center The Source" Youth: 7:00 p.m EJG0U: ED.O'C, yyis *: c:.~ •AK&KS 597-75'; Barrier-Free Nursery Provided amend an approved plan and requirements the named/proposed 1 this fall (2008) Loving God ... Loving People SEE LOWELL CiBiE CH. 49. EW FW 24 HP. CATHOLIC BROADCiSTIHGCome Join Us For Praise & Worship for expansions of existing uses. personal representative • » GOOD SHEPHERD j\ SNOW UNITED within 4 months after •Just completing a district-wide j ] SS.5 million bond project LUTHERAN CHURCH L FIRST BAPTIST rf-METHODIST CHURCH LOWELL CHURCH The ordinance shall become effective May 7, the date of publication & 3189 Snow Ave. SE. Lowell 10305 Bluewater Highway (Missouri Synod) CHURCH OF LOWELL OF THE NAZARENE 2008, A copy of the complete text of the of this notice. •Experienced and highly qualified teachers Halfway between Lowell & Saranac on M-21 2275 West Mam Street -897-7168 Rev. Thurlan Meredith Greeting & Fellowship 10:15 A.M. 4/22/2008 •Developmentally appropriate curriculum www.goodshepherdlowell.org — Internet nttp,//www fbclowell.org ordinances can be obtained at the Lowell — - 9:45 A.M Worship/Fellowship Sunday Morning Worship 10:40 A.M. John D. Flynn - P27413 nev Davtd 0 Sims i Rev. 7/ Lee Tayk)' 11:15 A M Sunday School Wednesday Discipleship Ministries 7:00 P.M. Township offices, 2910 Alden Nash SE, •Focus on literacy skills Worship Sen/ice. 10:00 A M Wayne Haines Yojth Pastor 1275 Hawthorne Hills SE • —Sun Worship Settee 9 30 A M & 6 00 P M 897-9863 or 897-9588 Meets at 201 N. Washington during regular office hours or by calling 897- • Transportation to and from school Sunday School 9 00 A M Nursery & Children f Ada, Ml 49301 Sunday School Hour 11:00 A.M. PASTOR MICHAEL RHODABARGER (Nursery available) Worship Programs Provided 7600, 616-897-6632 AWANA/CLUB JC Wed, 6:15 & 6 30 PM. Staffed Nursery Provided Joseph Fremer. Pastor 897-8307 Contact Church Office For Prayer Meeting Times % Jrieruf...a Barrier-Free Entrance Lynne Glupker Deering All facilities are wheelchair accessible Nursery Provided • Barrier Free famify...a mission! Linda S. Regan, 6166 Capitan SE ScUicuuu:... ihs dwkst h juouUiA Clerk Grand Rapids. Ml 49546 \ t-h. |V 616-949-9637 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30,2008 - PAGE 8
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hy Emma Palova "It kind of grew on "If you have never been Hobbies; Comics, music, movies, games He's better known me," said Reedy. "I enjoy to Rookies," he said. "Just Position: Partner at Bernard's Ace Hardware as Uncle Jack among keeping the store going. 1 stop in." Residence; Cast Grand Rapids generations of collectors. love Lowell, it has more of Jack Reedy found a personal connection." Education: Universitu of Michigan, a niche in Lowell at his Yeah, the ideal location \9S8 bachelor's degree in psychology dad's Rookies Sport Cards on the bridge over the Flat business 16 years ago. River gives Rookies a Experience Hardware business since \^SJ Reedy started helping cutting edge for the average ramilu: Wife Wendy, Kids Collin, Haley and Mathew out his dad Donald in the pedestrian seeking small early 90s still thinking he town atmosphere in special 4 HobBies: plays and coaches hockey would get a real job. But, shops. Matt Bernard and his father Charlie have been in business together since 1987. he found out he could make "I carry unusual things M a decent living in the shop. and gifts,«— " said Reedyj . By Eninm Palova "We learned every day Sure, sometimes he thinks it "We offer the best stores is not as difficult as rental was added to attract a And since he had always The store does have When Matt and Charlie from being knee deep," said would be nice to work 9 to 5, customer service and one may imagine. First of broader customer base. dreamed of having his own different events throughout Bernard started working son Malt. rather than most weekends, convenience," said Matt. all, Bernard's Ace is riiiht in "It has gone over well." business, it was a natural the year like demo type in the hardware business To help out. the duo but then again nothing beats Matt doesn't find it Lowell, the service is fast and said Matt. transition to ownership after nights at local restaurants, l in l )S7 neither one of hired a retired gentlemen flexibility. difficult to manage 16 to IS the staff is knowledgeable. The store uses finishing studies at Calvin contests for sports cards. them knew much about the from Amway, and eventually And how does he get employees; a lot of them are "Our main asset is that computerized color College. In the fall it's pack wars, business. together they mastered things done? retired or in school. there is always someone matching paint and Today, Reedy said, the summer brings free comic Malt had a degree in the hardware business. "1 use 3 by 5 cards and "I am very flexible," to answer your questions," computerized inventory world of comics has evolved book day and tournaments. psychology, and Charlie Matt primarily likes the write all the projects down," said Matt. "Everybody has a said Matt. "You get in and control. with him from sports cards Uncle Jack still feels had a background in auto customers. said Matt. "My goal is to life going on. Keep a smile out really quick." Sluggish economy to superheroes, social games like a kid with other kids parts wholesale business as "1 was first shy to beat last year's sales." on your face, and keep your Over the years, the has not slowed down and action figures. coming to the store as vice-president of sales. Matt engage with people," said As long as the customer feet moving fast." business has expanded homeowners who like to do "This is a dream come buddies. lirst worked at the store in Malt, "but now it's easy." is out the door happy, the The competition with and doubled in size. their own projects. true," he said. "I am a "We're contem- summer, while in college. Malt is motivated by father and son team is happy big home improvement Approximately 10 years ago. Dad Charlie said the collector by nature." poraries," said Reedy. "I Then he decided to stay. the flexibility at the store. too. business is in its 21st year of Some of the early look forward to coming in 1 positive growth. challenges in the sports every day." "I like our customers," cards business emerged after His nephews come into said Charlie, "we are a the peak of card collecting the store saying, "We love very intimate business. It's was over in the *9()s. A need Uncle Jack or "We have the amazing making a living to expand into the comics, coolest uncle in town." doing something as pleasant board games and games Well, Uncle Jack always Jack Reedy, aka Uncle Jack, runs a collector's store with a faithful clientele. as this." became inevitable. It was a has a smile on his face on Charlie sees the state shift from just sports cards any given day. He likes the Heating & Cooling government and high taxes to a variety of entertainment, location on the river. Q as the biggest challenge in said Reedy. (616)897-4123 LASSIFIEDS- the business. For the first website www.HeatingCoolingOnline.com you. fei/vow eTan info^HeatingCoolingOnline.com time this year. Charlie had that favorite to cut on health insurance Licensed and insured. Serving the area since 1984 0 benefits for the employees. casserole or dessert "I love Lowell," said Stop In For Our of Moil's thai f! 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Lowell Area Schools Board of Education Approved the Construction Bid Package #3 - Bushnell that he has met with the English Language Arts teachers at Regular Meeting of April 21, 2008 Roof. the Middle School to discuss Power Standards. On May CONSENT ITEMS - Approved, adopted denied w ere: 9th Thornapple Kellogg Public Schools will be \isiting us ADDITION TO THE AGENDA - The Board approved •Minutes for the March 10, 2008 Regular Meeting, to discuss personal curriculum. Roger will also be Boundary of Whispering Hills Street Lighting Special Assessment District (includes all the addition of an agenda item to go into closed session to March 17, 2008 Special Meeting and Closed Session, attending a Change Leadership meeting next month to discuss negotiations. lots within all plats and phases of Whispering Hills subdivision) March 24, 2008 Special Meeting and the March 24, discuss long-term goals. Karen Bind, principal at REPORTS - 2008 Board Workshop Bushnell Elementary, is going to represent the district at MEAP Report • The following payment of bills for March 2008: the RTI (Response to Intervention) meeting on April 25. Roger Bearup reported that the MEAP results for grades 3 GENERAL FUND $ 1,267,484.94 BOARD COMMENTS - Mark Lessens discussed the through 9 were made public. The data shows that Lowell SCHOOL SERVICES FUND Superintendent's Evaluation. The Board is very pleased students are consistently scoring at a higher level than the A. Food Service Fund $88,272.96 with Greg Pratt's performance, and they believe that Intermediate School District average and the State B. Athletic Fund $6,834.85 Lowell Area Schools is in a great position due to Mr. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Special Assessment Roll and to hear and consider BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN average. Cohort data reveals that Lowell students are TRUST AND AGENCY FUND $48,145.89 Pratt's dedication and hard work. Township Supervisor of the Charter Township any objections thereto. INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE showing one year growth in one year's time. 1990 Debt Fund $201.67 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT - Greg Pratt of Lowell has made and certified a special TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Special SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. High School Trimester Report 2000 Debt Fund $19.80 introduced the newest staff member for Lowell Area assessment roll (the "Special Assessment Roll") Assessment Roll as prepared has been reported An appearance may be made by an owner or Tricia Murphy-Alderman, principal at Lowell High 2004 Debt Fund $3.60 Schools. Steven Turnbull has been hired for the position School, discussed how switching to trimesters has affected for the special assessment district, which roll to the Township Board and is on file with the party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, 2005 Debt Fund $27.01 of Director of Facilities. I ie also thanked the teachers and the clubs at the High School as well as the implementation 2007 Construction Fund $100,910.63 sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public staff for the hard work they have put in this year. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can ol Core Assistance Classes and how they are helping • Personnel - New Hire Improvements which is to be levied in the form examination. be filed with the Township by letter prior to the students to succeed. • Superintendent Evaluation UPCOMING MEETINGS: of a special assessment against each benefitted TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER hearing, in which case a personal appearance at ACTION ITEMS - BUDGET UPDATE - John Zielinksi reported that he is Board Workshop - Monday, April 28. 2008 - 6:00 p.m. lot and parcel of land in the special assessment OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR the hearing is not required. I he Board accepted the following gifts: waiting on information from the May revenue consensus Runciman Administration Building Board Room • Alto Lions club donation of $300 to purchase risers for meeting to determine if the revenue for 2007-08 is on 300 High St., Lowell, Ml district. PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL This Notice was authorized by the Township Alto Elementary School. track. The Senate has passed State Aid Appropriations, TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL Board of the Charter Township of Lowell. • Andrew and Kathleen Duma's donation of children's and the Governor has presented her appropriation. The Regular Board Meeting - Monday. May 12. 2008 the Charter Township of Lowell will hold a public OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE items valued at $375 to be used for the TOTS playgroup. House is working to finalize their recommendations and Runciman Administration Building Board Room hearing on Monday, May 19, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) Dated: April 21, 2008 • Antosha Duczkowski's donation of 125 music cd's then all three appropriations will go to the Committee. 300 High St.. Lowell. Ml - 7:00 p.m. valued at $1000 to be used for WLHS music at the Township Hall, located at 2910 Alden DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION Linda S. Regan, Township Clerk John also stated that the Business OITice is hard at work programming. Nash, S.E., within the Township, to review the OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, preparing the District's budget for the 2008-09 school Wc Value: Adopted the resolution naming Michigan Teacher's Day as year. Responsibility • Respect • Caring Tuesday, May 6, 2008 and the purchase of reading CURRICULUM UPDATE - Rouer Bearup reported • I rustworthiness • Fairness • Citizenship materials for each of the school libraries in honor of our THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, ARPIL 30, 2008 PAGE 15 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30,2008 PAGE 14 Red Arrow
Red Arrow WE ARE STILL ON CLOUD NINE. WHAT A OUR BATS WOKE UP IN THIS GAME, GREAT WIN FOR THE LADY ARROWS. [vs. hamilton] - Tennis coach Bonnie Wall - Coach juston Miller Lacrosse gets two wins, one loss Lowell baseball is 3-0 in conference, gets first loss at Hamilton by Molly Benningfield one player in the penalty He said the team went Editor box. Joel Morgan and "back to the basics in hy Molly Benningliclcl base after being walked and and losing the second 1-4, The lacrosse team saw Kolin Morgan provided the practice, and worked on Editor stealing bases. On a wild which was called after the one of their biggest wins of brotherly offense, scoring our transition game - it paid The Lowell baseball pitch. Dean scored. fifth inning to loss of light. the season last week, against most of Lowell's goals. off." team carried their winning On Saturday, the team In the lirst game. Boss Northview, winning 8-6. Bredin also said "it was Against Caledonia, the streak into conference traveled to Hamilton for a was 3-3 with two triples. Coach Eric Bredin said every player on the field team lost 5-11, and came out games last week, earninii cold, windy tournament. In Josh Drake was 2-3. and the game was "probably our doing their job that gave "very flat." , .."I three wins to start them at the lirst game, the Arrows had one double and one run biggest win to date - the them their opportunities." "Our defense was a half 3-0 in the OK-White and were handed their lirst scored. Stephens was 2-4. defense kept Northview on The team also won step behind the entire first making their record 15-2 loss of the season against Nick Boelens picked up his their heels all night, and the against Catholic Central last half," Bredin said. "Second overall. Sparta, 2-S. Nick Trasky hit lirst win pitching. offense began to click." week 6-3. Bredin said the half was much better, but Against Greenville on 2-3. Sparta, who won the In the second game, The team scored a few game was "won in the first too little, too late. The Wednesday, the Arrows won lournament. "came up on the Drake drove the single run goals in a row during the quarter, though we only led only highlight of the game li-l in live innings. Zach better end of it." said coach in, and was I-1. Miller said (Top): Nick Boelens (11) picks up his first win against Cedar Springs, third quarter, even with 2-1 at the time." was when we scored three Stephens picked up the win Juston Miller. Cedar Springs liit a home assisted goals in just over lor the team. Jason Nugent Against Hamilton in the run in the fourth inning to next game a minute's time in the third was 3-3 at the plate, with second game, the Arrows get three runs in. @ Kenowa Hills quarter." one home run. Stephens was picked up the pace, winning At the halfway point The Arrows take on 2-3 and had a triple. 22-9. "Our bats woke up in of the season. Miller said 4 p.m. Holland Christian Thursday On Friday, the team this game," Miller said. The "things are going well. We at 5:30 p.m. at home. traveled to Caledonia for team totaled 17 hits for 22 have to challenge ourselves, a doubleheader. In Game runs. Boss was 3-4 at the because other teams are 1. the team won 7-5. with plate, with two home runs getting better." (Left): Robert Hanks Stephens picking up his and six RBI. Trasky was 3- The team will take on Junior Women's 8 gets first place (24) plays defense fourth win pitching. Jesse 4, with three runs scored. Kenowa Hills today and abfetai»-'glis l VandenBosch was 2-2 at the Will Bryan was 2-3, with a North view on Friday. against Caledonia. (Top right): Lowell plate, while Torsten Boss double and three RBI. (Bottom left): Jesse Mi Ml was 3-3. In Game 2. the The team split a defense blocks the goal. VandenBosch (18) team won 2-1. even with doubleheader against Cedar (Right): James Dyer no hits. Mitchell Mailing Springs Monday night, at bat against Cedar (10) gets tackled from *:* ;• and Rvan Dean uot to home winniim the lirst uame 11-6. Springs. behind. Tennis gets first win in history against FHC l The girls' tennis team In the doubles' category. Invitational Saturday, singles, Tanya Baker took without losing a game and did what no other team Wall said she had to do a Iittle with 20 points, behind second, after losing in a took second place." before them could do - they shuffling because of illness. Cadillac's 21. They edged "tight third set tiebreak." The team will play at pulled off a win against The No. 2 doubles team of out Parchment, Big Rapids, At No. 2 doubles, Northview this afternoon, at Forest Hills Central. Leara Glinzak/Caitlin Baker Greenville and Manistee. Leara Glinzak and Caitlin Jenison Thursday and at the IUNCH MENU Lowell 5, FHC 3 played at No. I doubles, Wall said the day had Baker won all three of their Northview Tournament on The Arrows won 5-3 losing to Kat Dertz/Kathryn bad tennis weather, "cold matches, but took second hy Saturday. ELEMENTARY Monday, and it was the first Hobs 6-3, 3-6, 0-6. Megan and very windy - we froze!" "virtue of losing a few more MENU time in history that Lowell Willemstein (half of the At No. 1 singles, Kelly games than the Parchment Week of May 5. 2008 beat the Forest Hills team, No. I doubles team) played Trapp won all three of her team, who also won all three coach Bonnie Wall said. with Ellen Mork (half of matches in straight sets, of their matches." At No. % MON; Pepperoni pizza The Junior Women's 8 Crew placed first in their division. Pictured "[We] are still on cloud the No. 4 doubles team) losing onlv 10 games in the 3 doubles, Patty Lawrence (egg salad sandwich are (first row, L-R): Lisa Crain, Chelsea Dyer, Jillian Lane (Coxswain), nine," she said. "What at No. 2, losing to Jenelle six sets. Melissa Zuiderveen and Taylor Mankel "took also offered at Alto & a great win for the Lady Ranvilie and Audrey Manz won at No. 2 similes, losing the championship, winning Lauren Hanson, and Sam Hagerman. (Second row, L-R): Jessica Man- Murray Lake), steamed Arrows." 0-6, 4-6. At No. 3 doubles, only three games in two all three of their matches broccoli, warm apple kel, Cheyenne Brown, Mattie Kropf, and Today, April 30 Winners for the Arrows Patty Lawrence and Taylor sets, and getting a default convincing fashion." At & 4 p.m. slices, milk. Bailee Emelander. were Kelly Trapp at No. I Mankel won, after "losing in the second match. At No. No. 4 doubles, Ellen Mork singles, who defeated Megan the first set 4-6 and being 3 singles, Lauren Heemstra and Kathryn Collins had Northview HS TUES; Cheeseburger The Lowell Crew Team placed second, and the Dertz 6-2, 6-1. "Kelly's down 1-4 in the second," "pulled out a tough third a "tough loss in their first on bun (chili & crackers competed on Saturday, April Senior Men's 4 rowed to a vs. Northview record is now an impressive Wall said. k,|Theyl came set tiebreak" to take the round, but came back to also offered at Alto & 26 in the East Grand Rapids third place finish. 14-2," Wall said of the back to win the second set championship. At No. 4 win their next two matches Murray Lake), oven Tri Regatta. Support the team this freshman. At No. 2 singles, in a tiebreak and went on potatoes, assorted fruit, Lowell, Northview and weekend at Riverside Park Melissa Zuiderveen won 7- to take the third 6-4 and homebaked cookie, East Grand Rapids rowers on the Grand River in Grand 6(4), 6-2, after she "came on give Lowell the winning milk. spent a cold and windy Rapids as the rowers compete strong in the second set, after point." At No. 4 doubles, IN ONE VISIT morning challenging the in the Western Michigan edging out Kate Miller in Kathryn Collins and Rachel WED; Grilled cheese 1000-meter course on the Rowing Championship. We want a first set tiebreak." Lauren Walendzik (playing her first sandwich (turkey & choppy waters of Reeds Visit the web site at Heemstra was edited out varsity match) won 7-5, 6- cheese on bun also Lake. The Junior Women's w w w. I owe 11 c re w. com for at No. 3 singles by Megan 4 over Tina Wang/Jennifer offered at Alto & Murray 8 powerstroked "The Spirit details and highlights of Fester 6-7(5), 2-6. At No. Liu. Lake), tomato soup, ...SIMPLE! of Lowell" to a lirst place the season. The "Learn To vegetable pasta salad, finish. 4 singles, Tanya Baker Big Rapids Invitational Row" program is scheduled pears, milk. defeated Angela Jiang 6-2, Lowell took a close 7/7 bud knoini il iroukl he this easy. I trouldu 7 The Senior Women's to begin on May 19. Sick or Iniiiud Annwik Seen Siim I hi) 4 and Senior Men's 4 sculls 7-6(4). second at the Big Rapids l.uiic pHl off gi'ttiui' a croini for so lon^. One visit Ernmufs a Siiluhiiy Hours Ai\iiLihli THURS; Waffles w/ F.drly I);o/»-o/Js a- Hoihc (./lis and it ti ns done. Ihe crown fits and looks^vat. 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"They both with a triple, Mundt had two The Lowell softball have been doing a nice job," hits, with a home run, and ranked No. 10 in the state in D2 vs. Forest Hills Central team started their conference Rodenhouse said. Tricia Cassie DeCator, Meyer and The girls' soccer team scored by Sara Nagy and conference matchup against and Greenville 8-0, with play against Greenville last Thuston ended the game Kristin Nagy all had two are ranked No. 10 in the Katie Kruse, with assists No. 1 Forest Hills Central." goals scored by Nagy, who 6:45 p.m. week, winning 11-0. pitching, and "shut them hits. state for division 2 and No. by Chelsea Harrison and Last week, the team had four, Harrison, Katie Bailey Allen allowed down in the end." Against Hamilton, Allen 8 in the area after a winning Hannah Oberlin. beat Fruitport 2-0, with Kroelewicz, Declercq and one hit during the game In the second game, was the winner, giving up six week. Coach Paul Legge said both goals scored by Kruse with one apiece. and Forest Hills Eastern. Call No. 1-ranked team in the - "she pitched well," said Lowell gave up runs in hits, and striking out seven. The Arrows defeated it was a "great win for us Harrison; Reeths-Puffer Legge said, "this is a and FHC are big conference state and should be a good coach Bob Rodenhouse. "every inning but the fifth." The team only had one error Caledonia Monday night in to stay undefeated at 6-0-1 2-0, with goals scored by big week for us with games games, and FHE is a tough test of how good we are. "[Her] pitching was the McElroy had a over-the- and "played pretty well." overtime, 2-1. Goals were going into Wednesday's big Kruse and Logan Declercq; against Forest Hills Central non-conference. FHC is the story of the game." The fence home run, the first of McElroy had two hits, game ended in five innings. the year. Nawrocki had two with one home run, Mundt Ashley Nawrocki had RBI. P had three hits with a double Girls' track splits meets a two-run home run, Katie The Arrows lost in and a triple, and Nagy had McElroy had a triple, and the championship game two hits. Jessica Meyer drove in two Saturday in Hamilton against Against Comstock. runs with a double. Comstock (Kalamazoo) 1- DeCator had two hits. against Northview, FHC Against Caledonia 11, after defeating Allendale Rodenhouse said the team Friday, the team lost both 15-6 and Hamilton 7-3. Lowell vs. Northview Holzhueter at 800 meters, Holliman at shot put and was "glad we made it to the games, 2-10 and 3-14. Against Allendale, Cassie DeCator (17) at the plate against Cedar Springs Monday. Lowell won against Haleigh Timiners at 3200 discus and VanEns at high championship with a good / Rodenhouse said the "[Lauren] Dood pitched a Northview 78-59. First meters and the 1600-meter jump. team." team had three errors in the great game." She gave up place finishers were: Kelsey relay team. The Arrows will The team heads to third inning of the first game four hits, but the team gave Teft at pole vault, Richelle Lowell vs. compete in East Grand Kenowa Hills today and that allowed Caledonia Kimble at long jump and Forest Hills Central Rapids Thursday, and host up six errors in the first Northview on Friday. seven runs. 100-mcter hurdles, Amy Lowell lost the meet the Kathy Talus Lowell two innings. The team then The "hitting heroes of VanEns at high hump. against Forest Hills Central Invitational on Saturday "settled down, and made the game" were McElroy some plays." Jasmine Holliman at shot 51-86. First place finishers morning. put and discus, the 400- were: Kimble at pole vault meter relay team, Kallie and 100-meter hurdles. Winter sports participation down Participation in high rate - 3,381 — an increase of last year. Boys basketball school sports at Michigan 11 (0.33 percent) over 2006- was down by 424. a 1.8 High School Athletic 07; and girls swimming percent lower figure; its Association member senior and diving in the Upper lowest participation since high schools decreased 3.19 Peninsula increased to 172 1999-2000 and second The 400-meter relay team of Brittney Kaminski, Kelsey Teft, Megg percent during the 2007-08 participants, up 41 (43.75 lowest rate since 1991-92. Fitzpatriek and Mary Richardson took second to Forest Hills Central winter season, with numbers percent) from the year Girls competitive cheer saw Tuesday. down in all activities except before. the sharpest drop from a boys bowling and Upper Overall, there were percentage standpoint of the Peninsula girls swimming 2,549 fewer participants than four sports - 4.88 percent - Monica Vigil (10) swings at the ball against Cedar Springs. and diving. a year ago, with over 2,000 with 379 fewer participants. These results are based of that group coming from a From a percentage and 10.13 for boys (95 participants); and the girls was lower; 106 reported it on reports from all 766 combination of four sports. standpoint, girls gymnastics participants). The boys overall were down 4.27 was higher £ MHSAAmemberseniorhigh Girls basketball saw the took the biggest hit this participation total of 843 percent (1,331). For the - 419 schools reported schools, comparing actual largest drop in raw numbers, season, down 20.74 percent; and girls figure of 693 were school year to date, overall girls basketball attendance figures at the same schools with 688 fewer participants its raw numbers dropping lows since 1991-92. Other participation is off less than was lower; 171 reported it between the current school than a year ago, a decrease from 781 participants to 619 sports' decreases were boys one percent with a decrease was higher year and the 2006-07 school of 3.64 percent. The total - the lowest since 1991-92. swimming and diving at 1.58 of 1,508 - boys make up 255 - 41 fewer schools made year. The MHSAA routinely number of girls basketball It was the fifth straight year percent (78 participants); of the drop, girls 1,253 (1.8 cuts in their girls basketball collects participation data participants - 18,222 - was of declining numbers for girls bowling at 1.85 percent percent). programs; 16 fewer schools li from member schools the lowest since the MHSAA the sport, which had 1,108 (48 participants); and boys The school's responses made cuts in boys programs to report to the National began tracking participation participants in 2002-03. ice hockey at 1.97 percent to the M HS A A Winter Sports - 45 to 49 percent of Federation of State High numbers in 1991-92. Skiing was also hard hit with (80 participants). Participation Survey also schools reported it was more School Associations. Wrestling experienced a drops of just over 10 percent For the winter, overall included this information: difficult to get varsity and Boys bowling recorded decrease of 552 participants, in both genders - 10.93 boys participation was i - 505 schools reported junior varsity officials this an all-time high participation a 4.64 percent drop over for girls (85 participants) down 2.5 percent (1,218 Haleigh Timmers competes in the 3200-meter run. boys basketball attendance year.
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Baby/toddler boy clothes & lectibles, Ethan Allen 4 psoster 5244 or 897-0530. facturing company has Sat.,May3,openat8a.m., St. 897-9480. dryer, clothes, toys, books & misc. clothing, Steelcase desk, tables closed trailers. GoldStar II, toys, mosaic supplies & tile plus queen bed frame, glass shelves, special. Select units several positions available auction at 10 a.m. Phone *• All proceeds go to Lowell Relay & misc. April 30, May 1 & 2, 9 12208 M-66. 3 miles N. of A BRAND NEW - King Pil- 616-835-1844 DRYWALL - Repair, small household items. children's toys, lots of VHS vid- available. Visit our including general help, for Life, a.m. - ? 3233 Kissing Rock Road, M-43. 616-374-8001. lowtop mattress set, $190. jobs, remodels, basements, eos, young boys & adult clothes & website: www.flatson- customer care consultants, HELP FASHIONISTA etc. 37 years experience. Lowell. 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THE LOWELL LEDGER WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30,2008 - PAGE 20 Copacabana at Lowell High School this weekend hy Molly Benningfield Marsalese as Skip, Stonne Fitzpatriek, Shelby Herb, back to do this because "this doing this show because "1 - Ayres, Cook, Gould and Editor Capman as the Maitre D\ Kati Hoseth, Sarah Kramer, is the fun stuff." He said it love [the] music - mostly Hinselman - who are part of Sarah Kramer as the coat Sarah Mosher, Megan gathers all the best parts of big band and Latin." the Flat River Big Band. Lowell High School check girl, Phil Getzen as Padgett, Brynlee Pomper, teaching, without actually He was excited to For show information, will continue its second Carlos, Doug Halbeisen as Jennifer Susan and Madison going back into teaching. have the trumpet players call 987-2956. week of its production, Mr. Brill, Scott Mooney as Tawney. He said he really liked "Copacabana", a musical Luis, Amanda Geldersma In the pit band are as Veronica Lake, and Stan by Barry Manilow, this Susan Gould, Jean Hudson Sean Briggs, below, Karas Veronica's escort. weekend. May 2 at 7 p.m. and Chelsey Treglia at Reed performs as Tony Forte in Showgirls are Breanna and May 3 at 2 p.m. and 7 1; Robert Becker at Reed 2; Copaeabana. p.m. The students already Bueche, Whitney Bunn, Chelsea VanNoord at Reed pcii'ormcd their set of shows Andrea Converse, Molly 3: Jeff Ayres at Trumpet I; this past weekend. Doyle, Nikki Gould, Becca Jeff Cook and Bob Gould at The show, directed Happie, Sierra Moore. Trupet 2;Tim Heintzelman at by Kim Nyson, features a Katie Sefton. Brooke Trumpet 3; Cody Herring at stronii cast of 1 IIS students. Spoelman and Brianne Trombone 1; Ben Zoodsma Sean Briggs leads the cast Warren. Showboys are Josh at Trombone 2: Bill Zinke as Stephen/Tony Forte, Brubaker. Mat Dec, Nathan at Piano I; Deborah Knauf Rebecca Hommowun as Duley, Phil Getzen and at Piano 2: Jay Eldridge at Samantha/Lola La Mar. Brian Sejat. Bass Guitar. Zach Meiste at Marin Tawney as Gladys Other cast members Drums; and Tony Dubbink Murphy, Garrett Beaman as include Samantha Brock, at Percussion. Sam Silver, Randy Adams Deanna Bunn, Emily Pit Band director is as Rico Castelli, Marina Churches, Malorie Coble, Keith Hudson, who is in his Jones as Conchita Alvarez, Katie DeKraker, Brittany fourth year with LHS. He is Rebecca Hommowun in the first act of Brennan Prill as McManus, Devon, Marie Dollar, a retired band director from Copacabana. Matt Dec as Willy, Rob Kailey Feurstein. Ellen Greenville, and said he came
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Directed by: Kim Nyson Set Design by: George Hommowun