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25C The Lipwdl Ledger Volume 12, Issue 38 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday. August 3, 1988 H.O.O.P.S. donates to local groups Showboat City H.O.O,PS. promotes the usage of the airport L Classic spokesman Tom Scheidel and there is difficulty in collect- was in attendance at the Lowell ing nightly fees. II City Council meeting Monday "This is an effort to gain re- night (Aug. 1) to give a short venue which in the past has been report detailing how the tourna- sporadic at best," Pasquale said. ment went and he had donations It was added that planes will for four city organizations. be padlocked, if neccessary, in Scheidel presented checks of order to collect the fee.' FREE GLAUCOMA SCREENING $100 from the H.O.O.P.S. tour- The Council approved a one- nament to the Lowell Boosters year variance to Wittenbach Old- Free Glaucoma screening will be available to anyone 18 years (John and Barb Stencel) the smobile allowing a modular of- of age or older on August 11 from 11 a.m. to I p.m. at the Lowell Knights of Columbus (Tom fice for used cars on the south Senior Center in the basement of the Congregational Church, 404 Scheidel). the Senior Neighbors side of West Main St. N. Hudson, Lowell. (Helen Schaefer) and Lowell Re- City Manager Pasquale was Screening will be done by Vision Enrichment Services (formerly scue (Jerry Despres). selected as the delegate to the the Association for the Blind) of Grand Rapids. "We were happy with the way Michigan Municipal League the 75 team, roughly 280 player Convention in Saginaw (Sept. JAYCEES HOST ART SHOW AT MOOSE LODGE tournament came off in its first 28-30). Charlie Doyle was year," Scheidel said. "City will- selected as the alternate. Lowell Area Jaycees are having an art show sponsored by "Crea- ing, H.O.O.P.S would like to do The Lowell City Council ex- Tom Scheidel presented checks of $100 to local organizations tive GaJleries". it again next year." pressed concern for establishing -Lowell Boosters, Senior Neighbors, Lowell Rescue, and the They will have 60-70 paintings by professional artists. Shows Lowell Mayor. James Maat- rules for the usage of the Gravel Knights of Columbus at the Aug. 1 City Council meeting. A will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. man added that he was pleased Pit area (Bowes Road) in terms check was also given to the Lowell Showboat, a Showboat rep- on the second floor of the Moose Lodge. Different paintings each with what he saw of the tourna- of activities allowed and where resentative was not at the meeting. Pictured are, front, L to R, night. ment and heard many positives the public should be placed John Stencel, Helen Schaefer, Barb Stencel, back, Jerry De- For more information call Don at 897-9850; Jackie 868-6766 about H.O.O.P.S. within the park area. spres, Tom Scheidel (son) and Tom Scheidel (father). or 757-5165. Hope to see you there. A Lowell citizen added that With the hot summer, many she thought the people in the Cross contacted the city mention- surance will be $12.66 per em- have used the water for swim- ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYERS Richard's Park vicinity ap- ing that the family coverage can- ployee, per month. Pasquale ming fun. The City Council de- preciated the tournament not not be given, rather, the City added that for an employee to cided that swimming signs A reminder that practice begins Monday. August 15, 1988. playing on Sunday. must pay for this or no dental include his family in the cover- should be put up, stating chil- Time and place will be in next week's Ledger. All need to attend At its June 20th meeting, the insurance can be given. age it would cost an extra $15- dren's safety is the responsibility whether you have signed up or not. City Council approved dental in- Hearing this, the Councilmen $16. of their parents. surance coverage for city em- approved the motion to go with The City supported a motion The council also learned that REMINDER - YMCA POOL OPEN THROUGH AUGUST ployees from Blue Cross. A pro- Delta instead of Blue Cross. The for airport tie down fees. A rate the dumping of people's Junk that vision provided for family cover- move will leave it up to employ- of $20 per month or $200 per has been taking place is expected "Just a reminder" that the Lowell YMCA Pool is open until age as an option at the employ- ees as to whether they want to year was accepted. The rate is to be taken care of within the August 30. Open swim and family swim hours remain the same. ees' expense. include their family in the cover- reflective of the market. No next couple weeks. The council We still have dates avfulable for group and private rentals at a cost City Manager David Pasquale age. nightly fee was provided, com- is also considering using boul- of $40 an hour. For information on swimming pool hours, call reported that recently. Blue The cost for the employee in- mon among local airports. This ders to outline the parking area. 897-8869. LOWELL YMCA SOFTBALL NEWS Lowell resident House The Lowell YMCA's Men's Softball Tournament will be held destroyed on two weekends. You have a choice of either weekend or your dies in auto crash team may play both weekends. David Carroll, 21, of Lowell been set up through the Roth- Weekend 1 is August 5,6, & 7. Church teams and below 500 was killed Sunday. July 31, when Gerst Funeral Home. teams will play August 5 & 6. Over 30 leagues may enter the his car left the road and hit a tree. A fire that was thought to have below 500 tournament except for 1st & 2nd place teams. The Carroll, the son of Edward and Carroll is survived by his par- started in the kitchen, according above 500 teams will play August 6 & 7. Becky Carroll of 11345 Sheila ents and two brothers Dale and to Fire Chief Frank Martin, de- Weekend 2 will be August 12, 13, & 14. Church teams and Rd. (Key Heights Trailer Park), Westley. His grandparents, Mr. stroyed the home of the Doyle below 500 teams and over 30 league except 1 si & 2nd place will according to the Kent County and Mrs. Westley Carroll of Schambau jamily at 13995 36th play on August 13 & 14. Above 500 teams will play on August police report, was westbound at Lakeview; His great grand- St. 12 & 13. Both tournaments are Double Elimination. The YMCA a high speed on Covered Bridge mother, Anne Challener of Martin, however, pointed out will supply 1 game ball for each game. Teams should have a good Road near Fallasburg Park in a Ravenna. that an investigation was still backup ball available. 1986 Ford Escort, when he failed Visitation will be Wednesday, pending and that the where and The tournaments will be played at Recreation and Creekside to negotiate a curve, leaving the Aug. 3 from 2-4 p.m. and from how could then be ascertained. Parks. Trophies will be given for 1st & 2nd place of each weekend. roadway and striking a tree. 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will Lowell Fire Department was Winners of each weekend will play for the City Championship. Carroll was pronounced dead be held Thursday at II am. with called to the scene at 2:16 a.m. There will be no charge for the City Championship and a date has at the scene and was taken to the Rev. Jay R. Pruim presiding David Carroll Tuesday, Martin added that upon not been set yet. Blodgett Hospital for an autopsy. at the Roth-Gerst Funeral Home arrival the house was already The cost of the tournaments is $85 per team. Entry fee must be Funeral arrangements have Chapel. fully involved. paid when registering. No refunds will be given unless tournament Joining the Lowell Fire De- has been cancelled. Entry deadline is July 28 at 10 a.m. partment at the scene was the The Lowell YMCA Women's Softball Tournament will be held Westside Store opens doors Lowell Rescue and the Alto Fire August 13 & 14 at Recreation Park and Creekside Park. The cost Department. Martin added that per team is $85. This is double elimination. The YMCA will all but one fire truck left the supply game balls. Entry fee must be paid when registering. No Small businesses on the west "We chose Lowell because of also carry car parts, videos, scene at about 6:30 a.m. refunds will be given unless tournament is cancelled. Trophies for end of Lowell (M-21) continue its continued growth over the last shirts and hats. We also have our A Lowell Firefighter was 1st & 2nd place. to grow in number. The Westside 4-5 years, and it's a small town," application in for lottery treated for smoke inhalation and The Lowell YMCA Fall Softball Program has been announced. Store was recently added to the Ella Russell said. Some of the machines," she said. "We'd like heat exhaustion, according to Co-ed Softball Leagues will play on Sunday or Monday evenings. list of new merchants. growth Russell speaks of in- it to resemble those old-time gen- Martin. Men's Leagues will play Tuesday thru Friday. This year there will Westside Store, which is cludes Key Heights and eral stores." also be a NEW Men's Friday Night Church League.