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Volume 11, Issue 48 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since Wednesday, October 14, 1987 Along Main Street Timpson on FMB Bank Board Harold J. Englehardt, Chair- Vice Chairman, and he is an hon- man of the Board of Directors orary member in the Pomesters. and Chief Executive Officer at He also makes quarterly trips to FMB State Savings Bank in Low- Washington. D C. as the Michi- ell, today announced that John gan representative of the Farm R Timpson of Lowell was Bureau to the American Agricul- elected to the Board of Directors ture Marketing Association of the Bank. Timpson replaced (AAMA). King Doyle, a board member for His family includes wife, HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST IS OCTOBER 30 20 years, who is retiring under Judy, three girls and two sons. the FMB board retirement pol- Both sons ait active in ibe family The Ledger's third annual Halloween costume contest will be icy. aipiaitocafTyoniK staged on Friday. October 30 this year. An unofficial poll of several Timpson, 56, will begin his as a area businesses indicated that the vast majority prefercd Friday because service on the board at tbe taut pfudycer more employees would be on hand to participate, and because November meeting. Timpson is In it. some businesses aren't even open on Saturday. President of Timpson Orchards. fortu- Give us a call at 897-9261 if employees at your workplace will Inc. His family has been in the nate to have John Timpson on be in costume. A Ledger photographer and judges will make their fruit business in the Lowell area our board. His knowledge of the rounds throughout the day. They will make every effort to get to since 1850. He is a Lowell area, his expertise in the fruit all the businesses and to honor time requests when possible. graduate and attended Michigan farming industry, and his overall Yes! We do need judges and prizes. Give us a call if you can State University. He also served business experience will be a help out with either. in the Navy as an aviation great advantage to us". mechanic stationed in Japan dur- FMB State Savings Bank is an TEENS INVOLVED INVITE PARENTS TO MEETING ing the Korean War. affiliate bank of First Michigan Timpson's community in- Bank Corporation. Other af- The Teens Involved student group of Lowell High is having a volvement has included the filiates of the Corporation are parent night on Tuesday, October 20. 1987. 7-8:30 p.m. in the Jaycees and Lions Club. He is FMB First Michigan Bank, High School cafeteria. Parents who want to be involved and want currently an active member of Grand Rapids; FMB Lumber- to learn more about the many activities of Teens Involved are the Lowell Rotary. His profes- mans Bank. Muskegon; FMB invited to this informational meeting. Come join other parents, sional affiliations include the Community Bank. Dowagiac; meet Tl members and their advisors, hear about the year ahead. Michigan Agricultural Coopera- FMB Oceana. Hart; and FMB tive Marketing Association, Inc. First Michigan Bank, Zeeland. John R. Timpson LOCAL DELEGATES ATTEND OES ANNUAL SESSION (MACMA) where he serves as The 121st Annual Session of the Grand Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star of Michigan, the "Peace and Tranquility*' Session, Nat'l. Guard chopper visits L.H.S. will be held October 13, 14 and 15 at Wings Stadium, in Kalamazoo. Delegates and members from the 346 Chapters in The Michigan National Guard Michigan will attend. Approximately 3,500 members and visitors dropped in on Lowell Senior are expected to attend this session. Local delegates are; Mrs. Mar- High School Ibesday morning. garet Martin, Mrs. Sandra Coswell. Mrs. Nancy Wood and Mrs. literally! Sergeant Rick Mis, Kathry n Hal I, from Cy c lamen Chapter #94. A total of $215.564.73 a recruiter for the Michigan Na- was given to charities through Michigan's Grand Chapter this year. tional Guard arranged for a UH-1 "Huey ' helicopter to pay a visit LOWELL SHOWBOAT CELEBRATION to the school as a recruiting promotion. Mis is based in Ionia, Announcement of 1988 production plans will be made at the but lives in Lowell. Lowell Showboat Celebration to be held Saturday. October 24. at The UH-1 has been a mainstay Pocketts' Nightclub. If you wish to support the revival of Showboat of the United States armed and have an interesting gala evening as well, make plans now to forces, especially the Army, for attend. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.. dinner at 6:00 p.m. and floor show more than twenty years. Though by "Alive & Well". Price of $40.00 per couple includes two the Hueys are rapidly being re- cocktails, dinner and show. Public invited. Tickets are available placed by newer, more sophisti- at Heritage Meats and Deli in Lowell and at No-Sweat in Ada. cated helicopters in the Army, For further information call 897-5208 or 676-3138. the UH-I still serves an active role in National Guard aviation. OFF THE BLOTTER Mis explained that Huey crews are trained in evacuation and Arrested and taken to the Kent County Jail Friday, October 9. medi-vac techniques that can be on a criminal bench warrant for failure to appear in court was used during emergencies where David Hayes, 23. by Lowell officers. the Guard's trucks are ineffec- No one was injured in an accident Tuesday afternoon. October tive. 6 on Main at Pleasant St.. when a car .driven by Gregory Bond, The Huey carried a crew of 21, of Grand Rapids, collided with the rear of a car driven by three. Mis, another recruiter and Peter O'Neill, 41, of Lowell. two National Guardsmen in com- Reporting a hit and run property damage accident to Lowell bat fatigues. The group answered officers October 8. which occurred in the Third Base parking lot questions as curious throngs of Lowell High School students got a first hand view of a Michigan National Guard UH-1 "Huey" was Linda Creguer of Lowell. students poured over the helicop- helicopter on Tuesday. The helicopter was flown into the high school parking lot as a recruiting Slightly injured in an accident Wednesday. October 7, was Freda ter. The students were allowed to promotion. Godfrey, 83, of Lowell, when the car she was driving was struck peer inside, and some even sat selor Gordon Gould worked with Huey s have visited the school, school some lime ago. Mis quip- by a vehicle driven by John Winks. 78. also of Lowell, who pulled in the pilot's seat. Mis to arrange the visit. Gould He wasn't sure of the year, but ped. "That must have been back from a parking place on Main St. near Monroe into the path of Lowell High School Coun- said this wasn't the first time said a flight of four came to the when we had a budgei Godfrey's car. A 16 year old juvenile driver from Lowell was involved in a property damage accident at Hunt and Riverside Dr. October 7. Don't miss Berrien performance next Wed when he failed to negotiate the curve and struck a vehicle driven by Keith Bowen. 36. of Belding. When Berrien, songwriter and $1.00. Catskill mountaineer and a long- be happy! Jessie Wilder. 25. of Grand Rapids, lost control of the car she musician, comes to the Lowell An evening concert perfor- lime traveler, Berrien's songs are Funding for this entertainment was driving and hit the ditch on West Main near the entrance to Area Arts Council Center next mance for the general public will literate and loving, on a variety opportunity for our community Food City's parking lot Tuesday. October 4. No one was injured. Wednesday, October 21, he will begin at 8:00 p.m. with admis- of instruments. Carry his tunes is provided in part by the Arts Melanie Agostini, 18, of Lowell, was involved in a property present three performances. Be- sion set at $3.00. Reservations home with you - your head will Council of Greater Grand damage accident Tuesday, October 6, when her car was struck ginning at 1:00 p.m. there will are recommended for all three be humming and your heart will Rapids. from behind by a car driven by James Fraley III, 32. of Greenville, be a special program for Senior performances as seating is li- at Main and Hudson St. Citizens, to be followed with a mited. These may be made by tea and reception. Admission for mail to LA AC. 149 S. Hudson, Lowell Red Arrows Vs. Northview Seniors is $1.50. PO Box 53, Lowell. Mi 49331. PRECISION & FASHION Subscribe to the Ledger • Just An After-School Special for or by phone to the Arts Center. Friday, October 16 at 7:30 - Burch Field HAIRSTYLING - For both $7.50 per year for in-county children in grades I through 6 897-8545 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. men and women. Man's World subscriptions and $10.00 per GO ARROWS! BEAT NORTHVIEW! will begin at 4:00 p.m. and con- daily. Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. year for out-of-county. clude at 5:00 p.m. Admission is A native Hudson Valley/ The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday. October 14, 1987 • Page 2 The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday, October 14. 1987 - Page 3 Obituaries Coming/ Events Chapel Hill MenK»rial (iardens active in Si. Cecilia Musk v, NASH - Maine E., aj!ed 61 of ABRAHAM - John H Ab Wayne and Linda DeWilt of away Sunday evening. Ociober eiy. Frances Graff „ Saranac.