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By Thaddeus J. Kraus Lowell Ledger Editor before the end of last year, St. in Grand Rapids. An early 32 people and runs three shifts "We'll have to coordi- "By allowing us to split the filled that void. March closing on the transac- in a 25,000 square foot build- nate the move with our cus- parcel, it got the facility down With the closing and/or The good economic news tion will make it official. ing. tomers. The move can't in- to a manageable size. We're downsizing of Family Fare, doubled recently when city The polyurethanes can be "We anticipate expansion convenience them or shut not seeking a variance, in- Newell Manufacturing and officials learned that an offer flexible, i.e., such as seat cush- and increasing our number of them down," Raimor said. stead a clarification on the Attwood Corp. all within the to purchase 65,000 square feet ions, gaskets; or integral skin employees," said PURform "We'11 have tooperate out of zero lot line splits." last year, the city of Lowell (original section) of the polyurethanes, i.e., steering president. Rick Raimor. both facilities initially" Kuiper said the building was in need of some upbeat Newell building was accepted wheels, armrest console cov- PURforms customers in- The group of investors was on the market for ap- economic news. by investors. erings and floor mats; or a clude Crown Equipment, who purchased the Newell proximately nine months. The announcement that The purchase offer was mold rigid poly foam for struc- Steelcase, Maytag and 3-M. building is working with the Grubb Ellis Paramount is U a group of investors pur- tendered by PURforms, a cus- tural applications. I anticipate the move will city in order to split the facil- currently seeking to market chased what was formerly tom molder of polyurethanes, Incorporated in 1995, allow us to choose from a bet- ity into two parcels (65,000 the 440,000 square foot Newell Manufacturing, right currently located at 835 Hall PURforms currently employs ter employee base and it will and 46,000 square feet). Attwood facility for sale or improve the quality of life for "The city of Lowell un- lease. my family," Raimor ex- derstands and shares the same "I envision an ideal reuse plained. The president grew vision as the investors - rede- for the Attwood facility would up in Saranac and his family is veloping the manufacturing be for a perspective purchaser a member of the First Baptist facility and bringing in jobs." to pare down the facility into Church of Lowell. said John Kuiper, vice presi- 60-100.000 square foot sec- Once closing has taken dent of Grubb Ellis Para- tions." Kuiper said. place. Raimor says his com- mount (commercial real es- Attwood currently uses a pany will start moving imme- tate firm) and a representa- section of the building for its diately. tive of the ownership entity. marine application manufac- turing division. Alto men arraigned in brick throwing incident

The Kent County Sheriff Department Jack Aaron Swick, 16. of Alto, was ar- arrested three suspects in connection with raigned as an adult and charged with the same an incident on 1-96 in which a brick was crimes as Kooiman. thrown into the windshield of a moving The third adult arrested had changes vehicle. dropped. There is a fourth person that investi- Jeffrey Douglas Kooiman. 18. of Alto, gators need to question and interview in this is being lodged in the Kent County Correc- incident. tional Facility on two counts of assault with Vickie Prantle. 46. of Greenville, and her the intent to commit great bodily harm less 20-year-old daughter. Sarah Prantle were re- than murder and two counts of felonious turning home from Grand Rapids on 1-96 on assault. Bond was set at S500.000 cash/ Friday (Feb. 21). surety. He was arraigned on Monday and a Traveling eastbound under the Morse Lake preliminary exam was set for March 10 at overpass, a brick came through the windshield 2:30 p.m. in the 63rd District Court. Cas- cade. Brick Throwing, cont'd, pg. 8 City promotes preventive measures in fight against sewer backups

By J.N. Boorsnia Contributing Writer S8.49 for a 3-inch drain to a seal into the drain to prevent SI 1.88 for a 2-inch drain. The the sewage from going into In an effort to help pro- device fits in a drain. When the home. mote the use of such devices the sewer starts to back up. Sewer Backups, as backwater valves and drain the float automatically pushes cont'd, pg. 8 floats, the city will be giving some residents drain floats as a preventive measure in sewer Inside ••• IHH backups. e Tales of Earth and Sky At the city council's Tuesday night meeting. Pub- The Lowell Ledger lic Works director. Dan The Lowell Area Arts Council, in partnership with Circle Presents, offers "The DesJarden said he wanted Dallas Children's Theatre production of "African Tales of Earth and Sky." $500 to purchase drain floats Originating from the campfires of Ghana, the one-hour musical is a blend of vibrant to be given to residents iden- costumes, pulsating rhythms, storytelling, and dance. "Why Does the Lion Roar," and tified as having a sewer "Why Do Lightning and Thunder Live in the Sky," as well as other tales about courage, backup due to a city or other Rotary Recognition bravery, friendship and pride, are highlighted. related problem. His plan was The performance is Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Lowell Performing Arts Center. to give one to each resident Winner, Tickets are $ 10 for adultsand $8 for children. LA AC members pay $8 for adults and who has been identified with the problem since 1997, a to- $6.50 for children. tal of 32 homes. Page 9 A drain float can run from The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - Page 3 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - Page 2 ing. She was preceded in worked for 25 years at brother and sister-in-law Chapel Hill Memorial Gar- death by her loving husband Frigidaire in Greenville. He Michael and Donna Roskamp dens. Memorial contributions William. She will be sadly was a member of the North and their children; his mother may be made to the Disabled missed by her children Larry City changes zoning requirements in suburban residential OBITUARIES American Fishing and Hunt- and father-in-law David and American Veterans or Sun- (Char) Rosema, Jerry ing Club and loved hunting Martha Roskamp of Lowell; set Park Church of God. (Penny) Rosema of Lowell, By J.N. Boorsnia Contributing Writer One resident, Mark Bowman, of 410 James Street, said he proposed ordinance changes also included a reduction in and fishing. Keith was a lov- grandmother-in-law Anna ROSEMA - Lois June Rocky (Darlene) Rosema, wanted to know how this would affect the proposed Sundry the front yard setback from 40 to 30 feet, an increase in the COUGHL1N - Nettie sisters Betty Lambert, Vir- ing husband, father and Marie Roskamp; many Rosema, aged 81, of Grand Robert (Dionel) Rosema, Hoping to encourage new housing developments, the development on High and James streets. The council said this rear yard setback from 25 to 35 feet, and a decrease in the Coughlin. aged 80. of Sa- ginia Noble; 39 grandchil- grandfather and will be nieces, nephews, cousins and Rapids, went to be with her Arlene (Scott) Graham; 17 Lowell City Council unanimously agreed to reduce the size proposal would have no effect since the developers are moving minimum lot width from 165 to 125 feet. ranac, passed away February dren; 49 great-grandchildren greatly missed by his family many friends. Funeral ser- Lord Thursday, February 20, grandchildren and 15 great- of the lots in suburban residential. ahead with a planned unit development (PUD) for the project In both the residential R-1 and the suburban residential 18, 2003. She was preceded and two great-great-grand- and friends. He was married vices for Keith will be 2003, following complica- grandchildren of whom she The proposal came after a lot of study by the Lowell at this time. areas, the change would put into effect a new minimum in death by her son Fred and sons. Private services will be on Dec. 31, 2002, to Lisa Wednesday at 1 p.m.atShiloh tions from a seven-year cou- was very proud; a loving and Planning Commission, much of it done by former Mayor Jeanne Shores said the Sundry project was not the dwelling unit floor area that would be 1,200 square feet for daughter Mary. Mrs. held in Big Bay, Ml. Roskamp and she survives Community Church with Pas- rageous struggle with mul- special sister Sharlene (Dou- planning commissioner John VanderWilp, which exam- nemesis behind the creation of this ordinance either. the main floor of a single level home and 780 square feet on Coughlin is survived by her along with his children tor Kendall Harger officiat- tiple strokes. Born on May 2, glas) DeBlaay; two brothers ined lot size requirements of the city's suburban residential "Even when I was on the planning commission, we were the mam floor of a multi-level home with total floor space children Sonny (Kelly) OLSEN - Keith A. Olsen. Meredith "Mickey" Bunker ing. Interment in the spring in 1921, in Muskegon to Jack Dave (Jacqueline) Vos and with those of surrounding communities. VanderWilp dis- talking about this," Shores said, adding that what it came down being 1,400 square feet. Fetterhoff, Loretta Fetterhoff, aged47, of Belding, died Sun- of South Carolina, Melinda Sidney Cemetery. Memorial and Eunice Vos. She married Vein (Ruth) Vos; many covered that even compared with the townships, the city's to was that the planning commission discovered it was making Councilman, Dan Brubaker felt the change was the Frank Fetterhoff. Lois day, February 16.2003. at his a nd Ti m Ay re s of CI are, Chris contributions may be made William J. Rosema in 1941. nieces and nephews. Funeral lot sizes were larger. The change would decrease the size a lot of variances for this, therefore the commission realized most economical for the city and would perhaps allow (Albert) Fortin, Jenny home. He was born Septem- Olsen and fiance, Robin Cox to the Michigan United Con- William owned and operated services including commit- from 35,000 square feet to 23,000 square feet, still allowing the issue needed to be addressed. some parcels that have remained undeveloped to be devel- (George) Boyce, Sandee ber 13. 1955. in Greenville, of Stanton; grandchildren servation Club. the Fulton Heights Hardware tal were held Monday at the for about half an acre of property. Several residents expressed concern that this would only oped. (Tomas) Arizola. Pat (Sandy) the son of Richard and Joyce Alisha, Matthew, Rebecca, Store for 25 years. Lois was a Zaagman Memorial Chapel "This falls right in line with that of the neighboring overpopulate the area. City manager, David Pasquale said the The council approved the change. Fetterhoff. Cathy Barkes. Geister Olsen. He attended Brendan, Brandon, Chris, Is- RILEV - William C. Riley, member of the Butterworth North with the Rev. John communities," VanderWilp said. change in lot size is only for the suburban residential area. The Harold (Maureen) Fetterhoff; Greenville schools and rael, Paige, Britney. Haley; aged 85, of Wyoming, went Delgerofficiating. Private in- parents Joyce and Ronald home to be with the Lord, Guild Assoc. where she vol- terment Rest Lawn Memo- McMichael of Lakeview and Friday, February 21, 2003. unteered for over 30 years. rial Park. Memorial contri- Dick and Nancy Olsen of Mr. Riley was a veteran of She left behind many hand butions may be made to Hos- Greenville. He is also sur- World War 11. serving in the knit treasures and will be re- The Lowell Ledger pice of Michigan. vived by his brothers and sis- Army, where he received a membered for her joy of read- Scout Crop Walk Rally, March 13 ters Wesley C. Olsen of Purple Heart and fought in (USPS 453-830) science, for Sheridan, Jeffrey L. and the invasion of Normandy. HARD! HAPPENINGS Published weekly for $12so a year in Kent County. ages six and Nancy Olsen of Howard City, He also retired from Kroger The rally for Lowell Area 9th annual Crop Walk will be S1750 a year outside the county by the up, features Honor Lynn Everett and friend, Jake Stores. S u rv i v i n g are h i s w i fe held on Thursday, March 13 at the First United Methodist Km hands-on ex- Lowell Ledger Publishing Company, J acobitz of Whitehal 1, C onnie Barbara; his daughters Lynne jgea gffig Church of Lowell in the education wing. periments, in- 105 N, Broadway St., Lowell. MI 49331 Jo and Gary Frisbie of (David) Barkel of IN, Robin Representatives from all area churches/organizations will fo r m a t i v e Lowell's first Eagle be in attendance to kick off plans for the Crop Walk for Roger K. Brown Thad Kraus Middleville, Kendra S. and (Danny) Brown of NV; step- presentations Scout, Sam Veiter pre- Greg Dhaene of Belleville, children Lynn (Joanne) Hunger Relief to be held on Sunday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. Publisher Editor and take- sented Lowell's newest IL, Carol and Ben Nielsen of Hillard of Lowell, Wendy "If your group or organization would like to participate (616)897-9261 Eagle Scout, Scott Coo- either by walking or sponsoring a group, please send a Belding, Christine Swanson (Keith) Kimmel of Wyoming; home projects. Second Class Postage Paid at Lowell, Ml per with an award from representative to this rally." said organizer, Jan Stuart. and fiance Tom Butterworth four grandchildren; six step- It will be offered on Sat- the VFW. Veiter de- Pledge sheets, promotion materials and information needed Published every Wednesday of Greenville, Chad Olsen of grandchildren; nine step- SUPER SCIENCE DAY urday. March 8 at 10 a.m. For scribed his path to be- to make your walk efforts a success will be distributed at the POSTMASTER: Send address change to: Greenville, Ronald B. and great-grandchildren; one sis- COMES TO THE more information call 647- coming an Eagle Scout Denise McMichael of Wvo- ter Helen Stevenson of KY; LIBRARY rally, or call 897-5936. The Lowell Ledger * 3820. For other locations and back in 1935 to the mem- Last year over S28.000 was collected and over 317 sheets ming, Michael and Pam one brother-in-law Ruggles times, call 784-2007. P.O. Box 128 •Lowell, MI 49331 bers of Troop 102, their McMichael of Wyoming, (Nancy) Harrington of Wyo- The Alto branch library i were turned in. families and friends. He Of the funds that remained in the Lowell area, the Flat Daniel and Lisa McMichael ming. Funeral services were will be inviting kids to ex- PAJAMA STORYTIME WSmMm held Monday at the Matthysse plore the fascinating world of also reminded Scott of the River Outreach Ministries received S5.600 and the Senior of Dorr, Jerald McMichael of IN MARCH .:C., Wyoming and Terri and Mike Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral science during Super Science slogan, "Once an Eagle Neighbors received SI.400. Scout, Always an Eagle "Our goal for 2003 is to collect over $30,000." Stuart said. Pranger of Grand Rapids; his Home,Wyoming. Interment Day. This fun-filled hour of The Englehardt branch li- Scout." "With the help of the Lowell community, we can meet and/or brary will host Pajama exceed this year's hunger walk goals." 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again from the dead proves SAYS. What! HEAR is this: His hand. Our doubts can not own Son, but gave him up for that the Father knows what "1 pushed all the right buttons shorten His reach. And He us all—how will he not also, He's doing. "Thy will be and said the magic words in did answer! He answered, along with him, graciously done" means, "It'sokay with the right order. The genie "Not this lime, child." Most give us all things?" (Romans me if You tell me no, God." should have appeared to do likely. He withheld something 8:32 N1V). He's the architect; He knows my bidding!" good that we craved, so He 1 think sacrificing His Son \ best. And He will never, God isn't our genie, and a could give us something bet- Jesus pretty well establishes Viewpoint... % Ml good thing too. Our sincerity ter that we need. Paul writes, that God's motives can be NEVER cross-connect your Of Faith or earnestness can not force "He who did not spare his trusted. And raising Him sturgicle! know my mechanical skills are out of the margin and off the small but forceful stream of brake fluid got me right in the page. eyes. The latest dilemma with our MG has been with the brakes. All MG owners keep a catalog called Victoria British in When I braked for a stop sign and headed for the ditch, 1 knew their reading room (next to the toilet). No, Victoria British is Pastor Joe Fremer "Why don't we back-fill the Snyder/Hunt it was time to check into my increasingly deteriorating brake nothing like Victoria's Secret. You might find a bra for a MG Good Shepherd frammis and double-gird the system. in Victoria British, but it won't look much like the bras in Lutheran Chureh drangle and cross-connect the The brake system on a car is where? If you answered, "left Victoria's Secret. Victoria British is a rather thick catalog Samantha Hunt and Aaron Snyder were married on July sturgidc with the interior ple- of the gas pedal," you are blessed with my sort of mechanical dealing only in MG parts. There aren't many MGs around 27, 2002 at First Baptist Church of Lowell. cozv corner These days we spend a num?" the architect knows know how. After reading the manual, 1 discovered that the anymore, but those that are left apparently need lots and lots Parents of the bride are Michael and Janice Hunt of fair amount of lime looking not to listen to us. He may y Roger Brown brake system on this car is a hydraulically operated collection of parts. Clarksville. Parents of the groom are Michael Snyder and at architectural drawings, out patiently try to explain why of lines, hoses, calipers, discs, drums, pads, shoes and socks. I found the leaky section of brake hose in the detailed Karen Bennett. at Good Shepherd. This one must never. NEVER at- Further reading indicated that all this stuff is located, of all drawing of the brake system for my model year and ordered it. Maid of honor was Amanda Hunt, sister of the bride. spring we are going to build a tempt to do that with a drangle. My wife has a 1977 MGB. 1 bought it for her in 1978 places, under the car. Have you ever tried to get under an MG? It arrived a few days later. I spent the better part of a day Bridesmaids were Beth Ludema, friend of the bride. Heather new sanctuary and add some or he may just smile and nod because she had taken a job and we needed a second car. It was I can't fit my head under my MG, let alone any part of my body fighting corroded nuts, barking knuckles and cursing the Mikelson, sister of the groom, and Liz Gerard, friend of the classrooms. There are permits politely and say, "It isn't done just a year old, had only 4,800 miles on the odometer and that might actually do some good. British engineers who had obviously lain awake nights dream- bride. Flowergirls were Jenna Mikelson, niece of the groom, to get. bids to gather, loan that way." seemed like a reasonable deal at $4,500.00. It was also cute I jacked the car up, a side at a time, and replaced the pads ing up ways to hide fittings behind stuff. and Peyton Jankowski, cousin of the bride. paperwork to complete; so How fortunate that God enough to qualify as an anniversary present... it was our fifth. on the front disc brakes. I bled the brake line at a front wheel Eventually, 1 got the new hose installed and called in my Best man was Matt Maatman, friend of the groom, with we bend over these huge doesn't have to do what we Besides, it was springtime and who was thinking about driving and went for a test drive. The front brakes were grabbing ... wife for the brake-bleeding stunt. Not far into the process I groomsmen Jeremy Snyder, brother of the groom, Tim Van drawings and go. "I wonder ask of Him! Can you imagine a rcar-wheel-drive, two-seat, convertible to work during a hard! The manual indicated air in the system as a possible noticed a new puddle forming by the left front wheel. Sure Laan and Matt Rosenberger, friends of the groom. Ushers what this squiggle here rep- what that would be like? If He Michigan winter? cause. 1 bought some ramps and got the rear of the car up in the enough, when I hollered "depress," a stream of fluid shot from were Geoff Gerard, uncle of the bride, and Chris Hunt, resents?" Fortunately, the ar- were a genie who had to grant As I said, we still have the car. I always figured it might air. I then jacked up the front so I could perform the magical a small hole in that hose. I kept my distance this time. Brake brother of the bride. Ringbearer was Kyle Mikelson, nephew chitect and his engineers our wishes? Ugh! It makes be worth some money if I took care of it. The Brits haven't trick described in the manual as a complete four-wheel brake- fluid in the eyes is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. of the groom. know. one shudder to think of it. made an MG since 1980, and they still aren't worth much in line bleed. I consulted my Victoria British catalog. The hoses going Master and mistress of ceremonies were Nikki and Some of us on the build- God is an architect, not a ge- the collector's market. Ours might be worth the $4,500.00 we With my ample frame squished under the rear axle of the to the front wheels are the only other rubber hoses in the David Jankowski, aunt and uncle of the bride. ing committee feel like we nie. and He listens to our paid for it. That's not very good performance on my invest- MG. I attempted to hold a light, a hose and a jar of brake fluid system. I ordered both of them. The package arrived yester- know just enough to get into prayers always. But when we ment. Of course, that's considerably better than my retirement all while using a wrench to lighten and loosen the bleeder nut. day, and that's where I am in the process... trying to find a day trouble. When we sussest. tell Him how our life ought to fund is doing these days. I simultaneously bellowed, "depress" and "release" orders at or two in my schedule to tackle the installation of two more go. 1 am sure He must smile, The nice thing about owning an MG is the opportunity to my wife who was in the car operating the brake pedal. Sure, hoses with rusty inaccessible fittings. You can bet there will shake His head in pity, and use your tools whenever you want to drive it. Car buffs and Houdini would have attempted this trick in a straight jacket, be at least one more chapter to this MG brake episode. sometimes even laugh out aficionados might think they know what MG stands for. These but he was a better showman than I am. The next time you read about the MG, we will hopefully loud. He is our designer, and wiseguys would say MG stands for Morgan's Garage. They Not too far into the process I noticed a small puddle be merrily driving around (and stopping) with the top down. He knows what works for us. Grover/Cardis would be wrong. MG is an acronym for Mechanic's Goldmine. developing on the concrete floor near my head. Even my brake That, or I will have shoved it out in the front yard, filled the -LOWELL 5 and what doesn't. He can see Unless the owner is loaded (with cash), he had better plan on fluid addled brain sensed this was not right. I squeezed in for cockpit with dirt and made a planter out of it. how everything works to- making a lot of repairs himself. Of course, it would be helpful 1 M-21 5 Minutes East of Amway H O a better look, adjusted the light and hollered, "depress." A gether. and for those who love $5.00 Kids all shows if the owner had even a marginal mechanical aptitude. We all Ground observers and others have seen a large silvery star $5.25 DAILY Matinees til 6pm & Seniors | Him. He has promised to 100 YEARS Jason Cardis and Jamie Grover are pleased to announce their $5.50 Students & Late Shows Fri A Sat make all things mesh for their THE LOWELL LEDGER with red and gold streamers moving about the sky for an hour $6.50 Evenings Mon -Thurs engagement. good (Romans 8:28)—not for FEBRUARY 26,1903 on the past four Sunday or Monday nights. O No passes The bride-to-be is the daughter of James and Barbara Austin X Michigan finances village and township governments far Unllmiled Free Drink Refills & .25e Corn Refills what they want. 0 The Grand Rapids Herald announces the planned con- of Lowell and Paul Denton of Wyoming. She is a customer COMFORTABLE DELUXE ROCKING Sometimes someone tells struction of the Edison dam and power plant north of Lowell. more than any other slate, and is working to reduce the CHAIR SEATS WITH CUP HOLDERS service rep for Slate Farm Insurance in Comstock Park. me. "1 don't gel it. 1 prayed in Some people in Grand Rapids say that county supervisors financial burden. The future groom is the son of Jeff and Judy Cardis of AC K Jesus' name. God knows 1 W- f sa are responsible for the city's overtaxation, and want to secede Arizona Highways magazine, noted for its excellent color Stanton. He is the assistant used car manager at Harold Zeigler needed that promotion, and 1 from Kent, calling their new city/county Roosevelt County. printing, features a Norton Avery photo on the inside cover. Ford in Lowell. mm was extremely sincere. I re- Village caucus will he next Monday to nominate a full The couple will be exchanging vows on May 22, 2004. ally believed 1 would gel it; slate. 25 YEARS J- * J there was no doubt in my The trial of Bailey Kerekes, accused of sending poison in THE GRANT) VALLEY LEDGER LURE WILSON WILL FERRELL VINCE VAUGHN mind. Why didn't He answer a letter to a Mr. Merritt, has been bogged down in questions MARCH 1, 1978 SHOWTIMES 2J24 • 2/21 w/ me?" That's what the person By about the handwriting on the envelope. An energy crisis is brought on by a coal strike. Businesses O OLD SCHOOL (R) are cutting numbers of lights and open hours. 1:00, 3:00. 5:00. 7;00. 9:00 Priscilla Lussmxer There were 2.484 feet of cement sidewalks built last year Keiser's Kitchen gets the zoning change needed to expand O DAREDEVIL (PG-13) A by property owners, who received rebates from the village, 12:20, 2:40. 4:50. 7:10. 9:30 which also paid $354 worth of damages for defective wood restaurant sealing capacity by 40. 0 JUNGLE BOOK 2(G) The schools will conduct a telephone survey of about 400 12:50, 2:50. 4:30. 7:15. 9:10 Ledger Entries walks. SHANGHAI KNIGHTS (PG-13) calls this weekend about public attitudes toward the proposed 12:00.2.30. 5:10. 7:30. 9:45 mi 11 age increase. HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 of 125,100,75,50 & 25 Years Ago 75 YEARS AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Lowell Area Arts Council's first theatrical endeavor, DAYS (PG-13) THE LOWELL LEDGER AND THE ALTO SOLO 11:45. 2:20, 4:40. 7:20. 9:50 MARCH 1, 1928 "Arsenic and Old Lace," gets an enthusiastic reception. More CALVARY CHRISTIAN plays will follow. pEEmziagg REFORMED CHURCH Presidential candidate Herbert Hoover comes out squarely 125 YEARS The Ledger acquires a new and larger offset press to cope 20oz.DRINK bCI OF LOWELL in favor of Prohibition. THE WEEKLY with increased business. with S2 00 (1/3 off) purchase FWS i Rev. William J. Renkema - 897-7060 "The World War will never be over until all of the nations 1 of 46oz. bag of buttery popcorn \m0 JOURNAL | H* one pft aa a 5 SJS I 1151 West Main Street, Lowell, Ml involved stop talking about another one." FEBRUARY 27, 1878 www.«dalow»IIS.coi Morning Worship 10:00 A. M. A one-day Farm Management school at the Grand Rapids Sunday School 11:20 A.M. The Lowell Cornet Band has had its picture taken by local YMCA will show how to keep financial and inventory records. To THE EDITOR Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. artist Chapman. Very handsome men. Eighty percent of the total U.S. currency is in the form of jU-JLLL^i Nursery available at both services The editor asks visitors to come to the office, not to the Barrier-Free one-dollar bills. composing rooms where typesetters can be distracted from To the citizens of Lowell who have suffered damages to Martin Houseman is opening his new meat market on their work. their homes: FIRST UNITED METHODIST ST. MARY'S March 3. CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER The Social Temperance Club here has rules forbidding It is that taxing time of year again. Not only are your CHURCH OF LOWELL CATHOLIC CHURCH Week of 3/3 - 3/7 (Assembly of God) profanity, gambling, discussion of religion or politics, and personal income taxes due, but in this time frame, the basis for 621 E. Main Street • 897-5936 10501 Settlewood • Ph 897-7185 Fr George J. Fekete 50 YEARS 3050 Alden Nash S.E.* 897-1100 • Staffed Nursery spitting on the floor, besides no games on Sunday. your property tax is determined. Every year, your assessment Worship Time Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Robert W. Holmes, Senior Pastor 402 Amity St. • 897-9820 THE LOWELL LEDGER ELEMENTARY Morning Worship 11 A.M. www.stmary-lowell.com The National Greenback Convention assembled at Toledo is quietly raised by local officials, usually without your input. 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Dave Noonon, Asst. Pastor FEBRUARY 26,1953 Sunday School Evening Service 6:00 P.M. Stacy Peters, College & Twenties Weekend Masses: SAT. 5 PM; SUN. 9:30 AM last week and managed to both approve and disapprove the Then you receive a notice of this assessment. A brief window MON: Cheesy pizza or Weekday Masses: 7:45 AM Crocuses blossoming and first robin sighted may be signs 9:50 a.m. Prayer and Praise - Wed., 7:00 P.M. Brian Baber, Youth Pastor silver bill passed by Congress. follows, in which you can appeal your assessment (this year diced chicken BBQ on bun, SUNDAYS: Holy Day Masses; 9 AM & 7 PM of an early spring. GLENN H. MARKS - Senior Pastor, 897-9110 A machine has been invented that knits a stocking in one the appeals are heard on March 12 - call the city now for REV. B. GORDON BARRY Worship: 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Saturday confessions: 10-10:30 AM pasta salad, pineapple tid- STAN GERIG - Associate Pastor, 897-5894 Jack Tornga, LHS graduate living in Toledo, buys the WEDNESDAYS: Prayer & adoration each Wed. 8:15 AM - 9 PM piece in a minute. details). The actual tax bill comes much later in the year. Nursery & child care available at both services ALL ARE WELCOME! bits, garden salad. Family Night: (For All Ages) 7 p.m. RELIGIOUS EDUCADON, CHILDREN 10 ADUITS • CALL BRENOA BERONG 897-7915 Pontiac agency in Lowell and moves back here. Barrier - Free Entrance (Barrier-Free) Your assessment is increased based on a number of factors Generation Jacob Youth: 7 p.m. SEE LOWELL CABLE CH. 49, EWTN FOR 24 HR. CATHOLIC BROADCASTING and assumptions, principal of which is that your property TUES: Italian dunkers with GOOD SHEPHERD to occur with minimal stress or injury. These fractures tend to LUTHERAN CHURCH APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE LOWELL CHURCH Drs. Paul Gauthier, Jim Lang remains intact and fully functional. If you have suffered some meat sauce and cheese UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH occur in the spine, which lead to loss of height, chronic pain 10305 Bluewater Highway (Missouri Synod) OFTHENAZARENE damage or have a defect present in your property that de- stick, burrito and roll, sweet and a "stooped-forward" posture. They may also occur at the Halfway between Lowell & Saranac on M-21 201 N. Washington • 897-8800 creases its market value, then you have the basis for an appeal. peas, peaches, trail mix with Sunday Services 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:30 A.M. hip with minor trauma. This can lead to decreased mobility, www.goodshepherdlowell.org at the Cherry Creek Elementary School It is not relevant as to how your assessable property came M&M's. Morning Worship 10:50 A.M. which can be detrimental to seniors. The good news is that Adult Bible Class & Sunday School 12675 Foreman Road, Lowell, Ml 49331 to be damaged, only that it currently is damaged or defected. 9:00 A.M. Sunday Evening 6:00 P.M. osteoporosis can be prevented and treated in most cases. CALL FOR FREE HOME BIBLE STUDIES It matters not what your plans are, just on the present state of WED: Pancake dippers or Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Family Ministry 7:00 P.M. Factors you cannot change that put you at risk for os- Pastor Robert L. Hubbard your property. If your property is not as it should be. then you assorted cereal, scrambled (Nursery available) teoporosis include: age, gender, ethnicity and family history. Phone: (616) 897-1267 PASTOR TIM DESHAW eggs, juice choice, Joseph Fremer, Pastor 897-8307 should appeal. website www.aplighthouse.com Staffed Nursery Provided Risk factors you can change include: poor diet, poor calcium All facilities are wheelchair accessible To appeal, call the Lowell City offices and request the hashbrown wedge. Barrier-Free Entrance and vitamin D intake, inactivity, smoking and certain medica- procedure. Back up your reasons with estimates, facts, fig- tion usage. ALTON BIBLE CHURCH ures, comparisons, testimonials; anything you believe should THURS: Turkey and gravy FIRST BAPTIST FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Prevention of osteoporosis should begin at an early age Lincoln Lake Ave. at 3 Mile Road OSTEOPOROSIS or baked ham, whipped po- CHURCH OF LOWELL be considered in your appeal. In small town governments such CHURCH OF LOWELL 897-5648 and continue throughout your lifetime. All postmenopausal (United Church of Christ) as Lowell, your reasonable arguments should be met with tatoes, homemade dinner 2275 West Main Street • 897-7168 Sunday School 10:00 A.M. women, and at-risk men, should have a bone densitometry (or 404 North Hudson • 897-5906 Osteoporosis is a disease that causes loss of bone mass. roll, fruit jello. Internet: http://www.fbclowell.org Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. helpful, friendly officials ever ready to listen and lend you a When bones thin, they become more fragile and tend to DEXA scan) performed, in order to determine their bone Rev. Burland Margesson & Rev. W. Lee Taylor Evening Praise 6:00 P.M. hand. You can seek professional representation if you desire. quality. If you presently have osteoporosis, make sure you are Wayne Haines, Youth Pastor Wednesday AWANA.. 7:00 P.M. Worship and Church School 10:00 A.M. fracture easily. It mainly affects older men and women, but can If the local board happens to err against you, you can still FRI: Macaroni & cheese or " Sun, Worship Service. .9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P M. (Sept. - April) Dr. Roger LaWarre Pastor strike at any age. One out of every two women and one in eight being treated with one of the newer medications, in addition to hot dog on bun, smooth Sunday School Hour 11:00 A.M. appeal to the State Tax Tribunal which can overrule the local Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 P.M. Megan MacNaughton Music Director modifying your risk factors. Talk to your health care provider AWANA/JV Wed. 6:15 & 7 P.M. men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their applesauce, green beans, Barrier-Free Nursery Provided decision. If you have suffered damages, it will cost you if you Contact Church Office For Prayer Meeting Times Pastor Ken Ford (Home) 897-6418 about developing your own strategy to prevent and/or treat Come Join Us For Praise & Worship lifetime. cinnamon roll. Nursery Provided • Barrier Free YOU ARE WELCOME! don't exercise your rights. peter Vanderhorst When osteoporosis becomes severe, these fractures tend osteoporosis. The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - Page 6 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 26,2003 - Page 7

Naval officer, Uzarski, swaps ships Meijer joins flight in LAAC butterfly art project W&m.: Saladino/ Lowell Area Arts Council executive director, Lorain Smalligan accepted a Photo by David McKee crew swap will help the Navy stay forward check for $3,000 from Meijer for the LAAC's butterfly public art program with deployed. Lowell's elementary school children. Ada's Joel S. Uzarski is one of the many "It allows ships to stay longer which will The butterfly art project has served as an extension of the curriculum via Ham save the Navy money," Naval officers to participate teaching children about migration, symmetry and the life cycle. in the first of three crew swaps Uzarski said. Participating in the public art program were first, second-, third-, and fifth- The crew of Oldendorf Gail and Howard involving the destroyer USS grade classrooms from Alto and Bushnell elementaries. (DD 972) wi 11 replace the new Acheson Jr. of Lowell are Fletcher (DD 992) in Perth, Bushnell Elementary butterflies can be viewed at the following locations: crew later this year. Because pleased to announce the Australia. The swap began in Meijer, SandCastle Riverside, Ionia County National Bank, Slate Farm Insur- this program is still new, there engagement of their late January when the crew of ance, Lowell YMCA, Lowell Township Hall, Flat River Antique Mall, Edward were a few challenges that daughter, Karen Saladino the recently decommissioned Jones Investments, Lowell Family Medical Center, Riverbend East Hairstyling Uzarski had to overcome. of Grand Rapids to Will- destroyer USS Kinkaid (DD Salon, Pottery Palace, Keiser's, Gary's Country Meats, Chimera Design, "Planning to do a com- iam Ham. also of Grand 965) Hew from theirhomeport Frederik Meijer Gardens and D & L Tax Service. plete turnover all at the same Rapids. in San Diego to relieve the Alto Elementary butterflies can be viewed at Huntington National Bank, time was a challenge, but we Parents of the groom- crew of the Fletcher. Frederik Meijer Gardens, Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Alto Library, got through it." Uzarski said. mm v to-be are William and The Navy lieutenant left Lowell Township Hall, Englehardt Library. Lowell Area Schools Administra- his duties as the electrical of- There will always be new - ^ • Peggy Ham of Greenville. tion Building, Lowell Post Office, North Country Trails and Meijer. The couple are plan- ficer on Fletcher. challenges that Uzarski may / The butterfly sculptures will remain on display at these locations until May "1 was in charge of nine have to face, but with the first irl «: S r* • ning an April 2003 wed- 3 when they will be auctioned off at a public auction at Lowell High School diim. people who repaired, main- part of the program com- beginning at 2 p.m. - S:< tained and ensured all electri- pleted, Uzarski is ready for For more information about the butterfly project, call the Lowell Area Arts cal equipment." Uzarski explained. what may come next. Council at 897-8545. The Navy is using the three-crew, one Uzarski. 25, is the son of Steve and Linda vessel experiment to maximize the deploy- Uzarski of Ada. ment of naval assets. Uzarski feels that the Pictured, from left to right, are: Doug Meijer, co-chairman; Smalligan; Joe VanHoven, store director; and Pam Carter, fashion line team leader. ADVERTISE IN THE ADVERTISE LEDGER BUSINESS DIRECTORY IN THE LEDGER BUSINESS DIRECTORY As Low as $^50 ^ PER WEEK As Low as *sys # o f PER WEEK Call 897-9261 Call 897-9261

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Comdure Wins! at Deer Run Golt Course on March I from 7-10:30 p.m. The Vicki (Roth) Comdure was the winner of the Lowell evening includes the Roger MacNaughton Quartet, light hors CROP WALK RALLY Area Historical Museum's Rotary Recognition Contest. d oeuvres/cash bar. Tickets: $12.50; LAAC members, se- Lowell Area 9th annual Crop Walk rally will be in the Comdure was able to correctly identify 25 of the 30 niors and students: $10. Call 897-8545. Education wing at First United Methodist Church on Thurs- Rotarians pictured. day, March 13 at 7 p.m. Pick up pledge sheets, promotion LOWELL DAY IN LAKELAND materials for your group/organization. Call- 897-5936 for She will receive a dinner for-two gift certificate to the Hat River Grill for her effort. f Join the Lowell seniors in Lakeland, Fla., on Sunday, more information on the May 4 Crop Walk. March 2 at Huntington HillsCountry Club, Duff Rd. Invite all Ron Story donated the photograph. The Lowell Area your Lowell friends to the 1 p.m. buffet. Call Mary Peckham SEEKING NOMINATIONS Historical Museum believes the photo was taken in 1937, at 863-683-6336, Carmen Roudabush at 863-604-9093 or FOR PERSON OF THE YEAR as the license plate on the automobile in the photo is from that year. Barb Curtis at 863-682-7136. If you would like to nominate someone for the Person of the Year, send it in writing to LACC, P.O. Box 224, Lowell The museum was unable to locate a published list of VOLLEYBALL CHALLENGE AT LHS COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION 49331, by fax 897-9101 or by email [email protected]. the Rotarians in the picture. However, prior to the con- Seniorguys vs. junior guys volleyball challenge onlhurs- Seniors may pick up commodities on Thursday, March 6 Deadline: March 1. test, Charlie Doyle and Norm Borgerson identified 28 of day. Feb, 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lowell High School main gym. at the Lowell Recreation Bldg. from 8-? Bring your new the 30 men pictured. It is their list the museum used to $3. All profits go io the senior class. identify those pictured. benefit amount with you for 2003. WANTED: CRAFT EXHIBITORS The Bridge Walk Committee of Grattan and Family, Front row, left to right, are: C.H. Runciman, Ed Kiel, LOWELL LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP FOODMOBILE DISTRIBUTION Friends and Neighbors Committee are looking for exhibitors Lee Lampkin, Royden Warner, W.W. Gumser, Ernie The chamber will offer a workshop on ethics in the The Foodmobile will be at the 4-H Fairgrounds, Foreman Foreman, Harry Day, Wesley Roth, not identified, and workplace at Lowell Area Schools Administration office, 300 for the Craft and Collectibles Market Monday, May 26 at the Bldg.. on S. Broadway on Saturday, March 8 from 10-noon or Grattan Academy. Call Dianna Force at 691-6504 for info. Pat Beahan; back row are: Bob Hahn, Dr. B.H. Shepard, High St. on Feb. 27 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Call 897-9161 to Dr. Autland, Bruce Walter, Paul Kellogg, Theron Rich- register. mond, Theo Bailey, Don McPherson, Lawrence Ruther- ford, Wilbur Burras, Howard Rittenger, Frank McMahon, ONE-HOUR MUSICAL AT LPAC Brick Throwing, cont'd... From Page 1 George Story, Dr. McDonald, Rem Jeffries, Dr. Oatley, Dallas Children'sTheaterproduction of "African Tales of not identified, Frank Coons, George Harold and Chris Earth & Sky" will be on Friday. Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. in Lowell of their 1994 Chevy Blazer and struck Vickie Prantle in the Anyone with information regarding this accident is asked ••••••••• • Leonard. Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the Lowell face. to call the Kent County Sheriff Department Detective Bureau Area Arts Council by calling 897-8545. She was air lifted by Aero Med to Spectrum Health at 632-6125 or Silent Observer at 774-2345. Butterworth Campus Trauma Center after sustaining severe The case is still under investigation. tacial and head injuries. Sarah Prantle was not injured and both occupants were HUNAN wearing seal bells. It is believed thai the brick was dropped from the overpass. Sewer Backups, Ionia County Sheriff Department's K-9 unit was requested GARDEN NOW OPEN to assist with a suspect track, which ended a short lime later on Chinese & American Morse Lake Avenue near 1-96. Cont'd... From Page 1 Restaurant - Lounge Located Across from O V o0 Larkins and next to ATTICS DiL lax Services DesJarden recommended purchasing the 3-inch drain and giving one to each ot the residents as well as information Balloons

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If the planning commis- By J.N. Boorsnia By J.N. Boorsnia into the project, and drainage for Feb. 24, we recommend most of the residents, how- want the property to be re- sion and Sundry can work out Contributing Writer enough to "sink a small car." The probability of that happen- tions. Of that number, only 32 were directly related to city Contributing Writer made the commission decide that the planning commission ever, is that they feel their zoned to residential R-l, but the issues, the final site plan ing during the summer after the frost was gone was too great, main lines backing up; four were for other causes and the that another work session to table this item until an up- concerns have fallen on deaf it was done anyway. While many Lowell residents were struggling to get home Resident, Traci Mullins review will come before the so the department, in between trying to keep the streets clean, others were due to internal plumbing or the residences' After almost two and a iron out those issues would dated package is submitted." ears when it comes to the Sun- planning commission at its safely Feb. II, the Lowell Public Works Department was spent the next several hours repairing the pipe. laterals. half hours of listening tocom- be best. Several residents attended dry project. said she too felt her concerns March 24 regular meeting. If fighting the elements in an effort to repair a serious sewer line "The reason it took so long," DesJarden said, "is because But the bottom line for DesJarden is that he wants resi- ments and discussion, the "There were a lot of things the meeting for the public "I've come to the public had gone unanswered; her approved, the final site plan break. we had about 40 inches of frost to get through first." dents to call him when they do have a backup because as in the Lowell Planning Commission raised by staff." said Lowell hearing on the final site plan hearings where the commis- biggest fear being the traffic w i 11 go be fore the city counc i I After a call in the 400 block of Howard about a sewer The Howard Street residents were very considerate during case of Howard Street, it helps the public works department decided there were simply too city clerk, Betty Morlock. voicing concerns from traffic sion is supposed to listen to created from 52 homes on a for its approval. backup, public works employees began to check the system the process that had the entire street closed. Buses were determine if there is something else the city should be looking many concerns on the High- "Staff will need to have their to drainage to the issue of the the people and no one did," road that can barely support and discovered some problems; however, it wasn't until the redirected during that time period and all ended well with the at. land Hills Planned Unit De- concerns to me by 5 p.m. West Nile Virus from stand- said resident, Jane Mathews, the traffic now. employees tried to clear the line that the even bigger problem person who called with the sewer backup getting a complaint velopment. opting instead for Monday and 1 will forward ing water. The bottom line for adding that the residents didn' t was discovered. packet in which to file a claim. another work session March those concerns to Sundry so Public Works director, Dan DesJarden said after calling Still this type of situation represents a small portion 10 to go over those concerns. they can prepare for the work in a crew to televise the line, the employees discovered that it behind the sewer backups. In a report DesJarden presented to Sundry Development, session." BID PROPOSAL West Michigan Regional Competition worth "The Trip" was a pipeline break with rocks and dirt holding the road up, the city council, it showed that between 1997-2003 the city has which is proposing a 52-single Last Friday, the planning and if left unattended would have caused a cave-in large had a total of 108 resident calls for 130 sewer backup situa- Lowell Area Schools will be accepting family home development on commission had received nu- By Thaddeus J. Kraus property known as the merous documents from city bids for renovation work at Bushnell and Lowell Ledger Editor Jonathan H. Ballema, From the Lowell area are: Leeman property near the in- attorney, Richard Wendt, Cherry Creek Elementary Schools, covering Joshua M. Butts, Molly K. Karrie R. Akers, Jaclyn A. tersection of High and James Sundry and the city's engi- casework, aluminum entrances, The trip to the 17th an- COLLEGE NEWS Gauthier, Erin Jeanette Batt, Brooke E. Bennett, streets, had hoped to get neering company Williams mechanical, and electrical. nual West Michigan Regional Kohler and Ryan W. Michelle L. Bosscher, Erin through the preliminary site and Works about the project Bids will be received at Lowell Competition will enable McCormick. P. Burgess, Sarah J. Debiak, plan review and the final site ... a lot of information to ab- viewers to observe a high To be eligible, students Brandy A. Fedewa, David Administration Offices, 300 High Street, plan review at Monday night's sorb in two days, said plan- Central Michigan Uni- 2002-2003 academic year at level of technical, creative, must have completed at least M. Johnson, Michelle L. Lowell, Ml 49331 no later than Thursday, meeting. If that would have ning commission chair. Clark versity recently announced Western Michigan Univer- conceptual and aesthetic vi- a 3.5 grade point average on a Johnson, Dane B. March 13, 2003 at 3:30 p.m. happened, the city council Jahnke. In the Williams and that Jennifer Wisner sity. sual excellence. scale of 4.0 in at least 12 Jorgensen, Stefan M. A site inspection will be held at Bushnell would then have to review the Works review compiled by achieved dean's list status for From the Lowell area are: Lowell Area Arts hours of graded class work. Kilyanek, Amy I). Meiste, Elementary on Thursday, March 6, 2003 at plans and give its okay. David Austin and Kerwin the fall 2002 semester. Nicholas J. K. Blough, Council's annual competition V Jenifer L. Ogrodzinski, 3:45 p.m. The Bidding Documents may be Planning commissioners Keen, the engineers recom- Following Wisner's Christy A. Ennis, Kristen L. opened on Feb. 16 and runs Grand Valley State Uni- McKei.zie E. Plummer, obtained at Owen-Ames-Kimball Co., 300 were comfortable enough to mended that the planning achievement of earning a per- Ford, Cherie A. Gillman, through March 22. versity has announced the Shelly K. Porter, Julie M. grant approval of a prelimi- commission not approve a fi- fect 4.0 grade point average, Aaron M. Hanson, Eric S. Ionia N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml. A deposit of There were 60 pieces of names of students who were Postema, Julie R. Schloop, nary site plan dated Feb. 18. nal site plan. her status was elevated to the Howes, Erin N. Koewers, $50.00 is required. Further details including art chosen for the show from placed on the dean's list for Julie M. Shortsle, Erin P. but concerns raised by staff, "Based on our review of president's list. Amber Jo Kuipers, Laura bid security and performance bonds may be the 280 submitted. the fall 2002 semester. Umlauf and Kaily S. residents and commissioners the information provided, Wisner, who graduated E. LaHave, Trevor M. obtained by contacting Owen-Ames-Kimball "Just 20 percent of the •/ * From the Ada area is VanLaan. over traffic, road construction there are a number of out- work submitted makes it into in 2000 from Lowell High Land, Elizabeth H. Rooker, at 616-456-1521. standing items to be ad- Tasha C. Yeiter. To qualify, students must the show," said Lowell Area School, is the daughter of Brandy L. Stroo and Nicole The Prevailing Wage Act dressed," stated the report. From the Alto area are: maintain a 3.5 grade point Arts Council executive direc- Jerry and Kay Wisnerof Low- L. Waldron. applies to this project. "Given these, the fact that the Meghan M. Mendez, Timo- average and be enrolled in a It s time to plan p new tor, Lorain Smalligan. "It's a ell. From the Alto area are: planning commission has thy G. Mitchell, Jennifer R. minimum of 12 credits. challenge to get in the show. Jason J. Bishop, Jennifer L. ^areer. Cavanaugh, Christina M. only a short time to review Central Michigan Uni- Blauwkamp, Jeffrey Foster, But, I also think that brings DeVormer, Jennifer R. D.J. Armstrong, from VOU COLID BE A LICENSED REALTOR these final documents and tak- versity announced that Amy C. Hutchinson, Jaclyn high quality artwork to Low- DeVormer, Meghann J. the Lowell area, has received BVTH1STLME NEXTMONTH! ing into account any com- Courtney Baker, a 2001 K. Shurmack and Jaclyn C. ell. This competition has pro- Phillips, Courtney L. dean's list recognition from Invest In 1 week Pre-License training ments that may be received in Lowell High School gradu- Vonker. vided the LAAC with a strong ,, Wiersum and David J. Davenport University with a GRATTAN Invest in 2 weeks Career Develop. the public hearing scheduled "The Trip - Shelley Newman Stevens reputation." Juror Lou Rizzolo, pro- ate, received dean's list rec- From the Ada area are: Invest in your future Kowalski. 4.0 grade point average. fessorof art at Western Michi- ognition for the fall 2002 se- Invest\n yourself gan University, called the by Spring Lake's Deborah tational pieces would appeal mester. TOWNSHIP IS PASSING YOU BY show of artwork an enlight- Lass and was awarded third to the general public and that She is the daughter of Bert Don't let time pass you by. ening experience. place. everybody can relate to the and Karen Baker of Lowell. NOTICE Call Rick Seese, or Shelly Abbott, our "All serious artists strive carter counr.elor today at Honorable Mention went concept of competitive BOARD OF REVIEW 1-888-430-0634 LOWELL to create work that is finely to Spring Lake's Abbey struggles," Stevens ex- A total of 5,017 students crafted, creative, meaningful are included on the dean's list r? Fitzpatrick for her work titled GREEMRIDGE plained. THE BOARD OF REVIEW OF Realty, Inc. ® and aesthetically inspiring," "Nozzlehead Triptych." The Grand Rapids' artist for the fall semester of the CHARTER Rizzolo explained. "As view- "For Stevens, a master in says imagery is the most dif- GRATTAN TOWNSHIP ers, we need to engage with fine arts student at Kendall ficult part of her work espe- Planning a WILL MEET AT THE the conceptual nature and ar- College, this was her first cially when painting GRATTAN TOWNSHIP HALL TOWNSHIP tistic dimensions of the art- juried competition. representationally. "It is so work in this exhibition "Because the master's important when conveying a garden to 12050 OLD BELDING ROAD NOTICE OF through intellectual and in- program is so strenuous, I message," Stevens said. "1 BELDING, MICHIGAN ON; BOARD OF REVIEW tuitive levels so as to sense haven't gotten my work out must say that this was a good the art's mystery, humor, dy- of the studio. 1 decided I was experience and the West attract MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003 namic forces and emotive just going to do it," Stevens The Board of Review of Lowell Charter Michigan Regional Compe- Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 noon BIRTH Township will meet at the qualities." said. tition is such a very well or- butterflies Such qualities were found Two pieces of her body ganized event." and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and ANNOUNCEMENT Lowell Charter Township Hall on: It's called "butterfly in the work of the five artists of work completed over the Rizzolo added that to cre- gardening."You can find TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003 who were awarded prizes. past year were selected for ate works of art demands a JOINING FEE whole books about it, collec- STEVEN MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2003 The Best of Show went the show. Both deal with the high level of intellectual ac- Between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. tions of plants in seed cata- RIGGS to Shelley Newman Stevens, competitive struggle among tivity and lively imagination. and logs and wildflower seed mix- For An Adult Or Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Grand Rapids, for her work women. "I felt the represen- RICKERT titled 'The Trip." tures put together to help you from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the purpose and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. January 11, 2003 Kathryn Rati iff, Grand attract butterflies to your gar- Family Membership of reviewing the tax roll and Rapids, took first place for den . The idea is to provide 8 lbs. 9 oz. - 20 inches hearing all claims. TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003 "New York, New York." Where the press is free, and every flowers that butterflies find Second place was attractive. awarded to Laura Gajewski, man able to read, all is safe. Seed catalogs make it You may appeal your assessed valuation Between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and simple to select annuals and Grand Rapids, "Untitled." in person or by letter addressed to The from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the purpose of The piece of work titled • Thomas Jefferson perennials by grouping but- reviewing the tax roll and hearing all claims. "Koi Septet" was submitted terfly plants together. Look Board of Review, 12050 Old Belding Road, for butterfly-attracting seed Offer Good Belding, Ml 48809 You may appeal your assessed mixtures under "wildflow- ers." Such mixtures often in- Until valuation one of two ways: Written appeals must be received clude butterfly weed, cosmos, February 28! I blanket flower, daisies, cone- by March 7, 2003. 1) To appear at the Board of Review, call on Family Dentistry Parents are flowers, monarda (beebalm) Those wishing to appeal in person should Tuesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 Jay & Kris Rickert and asters. call the Township office between March 3 p.m., (616) 897-7600, to schedule an Todd Gillan, D.D.S. Obviously, you don't and March 6, 2003 to pre-arrange an Grandparents: appointment. have to turn your yard into a Mike & Char Kooistra Quality Dental Care meadow to incorporate nec- appointment at (616) 691-8450. N. Steve Kelley For You & Your Family tar-producing flowers that Darle & Joan Rickert 2.) By letter addressed to: • We Welcome New Patients butterflies like. Monarda, Tentative Ratio: Tentative Multiplier Named After Lowell Charter Township coneflowers, black-eyed Grandpa Kelley & • Early Morning & Evening 323 W. MAIN Agriculture 50.00 1.0000 Debbie Rashid, Assessor Susans and snapdragons are Guardian Angels, Uncle Commercial 50.00 1.0000 Appointments Available available as seeds and plants. Steven J. Rickert and 2910 Alden Nash S.E. Residential 50.00 1.0000 Uncle Jerry (Riggs) Laveque Lowell, Ml 49331 • We Cater To Cowards Read catalog and seed packet descriptions carefully and • Free Evaluation For Braces 897-8445 Tentative equalization factor is 1.000000 * Must be received prior to March 7, 2003 you'll often find "attracts but- terflies" in the descriptions. Linda Regan (across from Family Fare Shopping Plaza) 897-8491 James Marfia

Lowell Charter Township Clerk ^ 2186 W. Main • Lowell NOT A SPECIALIST Butterflies, cont'd pg. 12 Assessor, Grattan Township The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - Page 12 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February 26,2003 - Page 13

ROTH VS. TRADI- TIONAL IRA: WHICH IS RIGHT FOR VOU? Financial Focus * * * * If you already contribute sym //m; \j\ to an IRA, then you're taking KdwardJones an important step toward Serving Individual Investors Since IH7i building the financial re- Notices In The Ledger's "Com- EVERY MON.: Boy Scout EVERY 1ST TUES: - 8:30 p.m. $10/hour/ $15 LOWELLAREA HISTORI- SUN., MARCH 2: Lowell CAL MUSEUM HOURS:- Seniors Day at Lakeland, sources you need for retire- With Christopher C. Godbold ing Events" are free of charge Troop 102: boys 11 & up or Adults w/ AD/HD Issues for two. 897-7842 for info. With the Buyers Guide ment. If you don't have any to any nonprofit organization completing 5th-grade, Group meeting: Calvin Tues.,Sat.&Sun.:1-4p.m.; Fla. Huntington Hills Coun- IRA. then you might want to in the Lowell, Ada, Alto & meets 7 - 8:30 p.m. at College #206 of the Com- EVERY THURS. - St. Thurs., 1-8 p.m. Families: try Club, Duff Rd. Buffet:1 consider opening one. But Saranac areas. We prefer Scout Cabin on N. Wash- mons. Connie 942-6887. Mary's Pregnancy Crisis $10; individuals $3; ages p.m. Call Mary Peckham which one? yourcontributions. And your may want to consider some such notices to be kept brief ington St. Call Terry Center, 402 Amity St., non- 5-17 $1.50; members free. 863-683-6336, Carmen and The Lowell Ledger Your two main choices earnings grow totally tax-free, other criteria. For example, and to be submitted by mail, denominational help for Roudabush at 863-604- are a "traditional" IRA and a provided you don't start tak- if you have a traditional IRA 868-6481. EVERY OTHER WED.: but will accept notices by FLAT RIVER OUTREACH 9093 or Barb Curtis at Roth IRA. These IRAs share ing withdrawals until you're you must start taking mini- 6:45-8:45 p.m. G.E.M.S. pregnant women / adoles- MINISTRIES THRIFT 863-682-7136. some common characteris- 59 1/2 and you've had your mum distributions by the time phone at 897-9261. EVERY TUES.: Scrap- Girls Club - Calvary Chris- cents at the school: 11 a.m. During the month of March, we are tics. First, you can fund either account for at least five years. you're 70 1/2. With a Roth, book Club at LMS after tian Reformed Church. -3 p.m.; Mondays: 5:30-8 SHOP HOURS: Wed.- one with virtually any type of Also, you can typically make you never have to take them EVERY MONTH:Flat River school. Contact Kris Girlsages 8-13. 897-8694. p.m. 897-9393. FrL: 12-6 p.m.; Sat.: 10 MON., MARCH 3: Athletic offering a special package to introduce investment you choose - tax-free withdrawals for first- - you can leave the entire Snowmobile Club meets at Gallagher at 897-9222. a.m.- 2 p.m. 519 E. Main Boosters regular meeting stocks, bonds, CDs, etc. And t i me homebuyer expenses. (I f value of your IRA to your clubhouse (11841 Potters EVERY WED.: Pioneer FIRST THURS.: 4-H St. 897-2037. at 7 p.m. in the high school beneficiaries, and they won't you to the many benefits of advertising in second, you can contribute you withdraw money from a Rd.) east of Montcalm Ave. 1ST & 3RD TUES.: Dia- Clubs 6:30-8 p.m. Ever- drama club meetings at staff lounge. up to $3,000 per year to ei- traditional or Roth IRA be- have to pay taxes on with- For dates call 897-5015. betic Support group meets green Missionary Church, Lowell Middle School choir ENGLEHARDT LIBRARY the Buyers Guide and The Lowell Ledger. ther IRA. or $3,500 if you're fore you're 59 1/2, you may drawals. Consequently, your Guests welcome. at Schneider Manor Com- 10501 Settlewood Dr. Chil- room. 897-1502 after 5. HOURS: Mon.- Wed.,12 - THURS., MARCH 6: 50 or over. (However, you have to pay a 10 percent pen- projected need for retirement munity Room at 9:30 a.m. dren 4-7th grade. 8 p.m.; Thurs. - Fri.: 9:30 Vergennes Cooperative can not contribute to a Roth alty.) income and your desire to EVERY OTHER SUN: FIRST AND THIRD a.m.-5p.m.;Sat.;9:30a.m. Club meeting 1 p.m. at CHOOSE YOUR IRA if your modified adjusted So, which IRA is right leave money to your family ?'s call 897-2760. 897-5894 for details. Single adults, ages 25-50 - 2:30 p.m. 200 N. Monroe Schneider Manor. Pro- gross income exceeds for you? As is often the case are two factors you' 11 want to THURS.: Alto Lions Club St. 647-3920. gram: Bingo. Please bring $160,000. if you're married in the investment world, there consider when choosing be- years, meet 4 - 5;30 p.m. SECOND TUES.: G.R. WED.: 8 p.m. ALANON meets at a new location: SPECIAL and file jointly, or $ 110,000, are no quick and easy an- tween a Roth and a tradi- at First United Methodist Chapter of the American meets at Lowell Congre- Annalaine's on S. Alden wrapped Bingo prize not if you're single.) swers. If you're not eligible tional IRA. Church of Lowell. Social Sewing Guild meets at gational Church upstairs. Nash at 7 p.m. LOWELL AREA ARTS over $3; also items for Flat Beyond these similarities, to deduct your contributions Unfortunately, you can't time/ It. Bible study. Call Plainfield Senior Center, COUNCIL: Open Tues., River Outreach Ministries. though, there are some im- to a traditional IRA, and you have it both ways - that is, Mark 897-8642 or Tammy 5255 Grand River Dr. 6:30 EVERY WED.: Rotary EVERY 2ND THURS.: Wed. & Fri.: noon - 5 p.m.; Hostesses: Norma Noall, portant differences in the two are eligible to contribute to a you can't contribute the maxi- 897-0872. social time; 7 p.m. pro- meets at noon at Lowell N.A.R.F.E. meets 1:30 Thurs.: noon -7 p.m.; Sat., Phyllis Bieri and Jeanne IRAs. Here's a quick look at Roth IRA. then you may want mum amount to both types of gram. Call Sandy at Masonic Temple. p.m. at Trinity Lutheran 1-4 p.m. 149 S. Hudson. Shores. Sponsor: Phyllis each: to choose the Roth IRA. IRAs. Whatever amount you Place a 2 x 3 ad for 1 week EVERY MON.: Lowell Church, 2700 E. Fulton. Call 897-8545. Bieri. •Traditional IRA-Your contribute to one will reduce 285-0621. But what if you're eli- High School Fellowship of traditional IRA contributions gible to contribute to a Roth what you can contribute to EVERY WED.: "Peppers" Christian Athletes and THURS., FEB. 27: Ethics THURS., MARCH 6: Com- may be tax deductible, de- IRA and you could still de- another. TUES.: Take Off Pounds (Sr. adults) at Franciscan EVERY 3RD THURS.: in both papers* for only Friends - meets from 7- and diversity Lowell Lead- modities distribution at pending on your annual in- duct your contributions to a A qualified financial pro- Sensibly Tops Ml#372 Life Process Center: 1-3:30 Rubber stamping group at 8:30 p.m. in members' come and whether or not traditional lRA?Ononehand, fessional or your tax adviser p.m. $10/wk. Transporta- Christian Life Center 6-9 ership workshop at LAS Lowell Moose Recreational $ 00 homes. Call 676-1355 for meets Key Heights Mobile you're covered under an em- the traditional IRA offers a may be able to help you de- p.m. Create cards, scrap- Administration Bldg., 300 Building, 8 a.m. -? Bring details. Home Park Community tion? Call Pat 897-7842. 35 High St. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. your new benefit amount ployee- sponsored retirement powerful combination: tax termine which type of IRA is Bldg. Weigh-ins 5:45 p.m. books, etc. Share supplies. $ 00 plan. And your earnings grow deductibility and tax-deferred right for you. But, even with Call Liz at chamber (897- with you for 2003. SECOND MON. OF EACH EVERY WED.: Lowell Call Dawn 862-8841. That's a savings of 15 tax-deferred until you start growth. On the other hand, a this assistance, make sure you 9161) to register. MONTH: Fallasburg His- TUES.: Flat River Church of the Nazarene taking withdrawals. Roth IRA is one of the few understand all the issues in- Woodcarvers meet at Caravan children's pro- EVERY 3RD THURS.: SAT., MARCH 8: Bowne • Roth IRA - You fund a investments that offers tax- volved. Remember, this torical Society holds LAAC 6:30-8:30 p.m. New gram, 7 p.m., 5-12 years. VFW #8303 Ladies Auxil- THURS., FEB. 27: LHS Center United Methodist Roth IRA with after-tax dol- free earnings. money is for your retirement monthly board meeting at iary: 3 p.m. at Schneider Sr. vs. Jr. guys volleyball Church, Boneless Pork lars. so you always have tax- Obviously, it's a tough - so you'll want to make the chamber office at 7 p.m. members welcome. Call 897-8800 with ???'s. Place a 2 x 2 ad for 2 weeks Manor (until further notice). challenge in LHS main gym, Dinner , 5-7 p.m. Adults: and penalty-free access to choice. And that's why you right moves. Public invited. 897-7161. 1ST TUES.: Adults with EVERY SECOND WED.: 7:30 p.m. $3 at the door. $7; children $3.50.Comer AD/HD at Calvin College, Kent County Youth Fair EVERY THIRD THURS.: Profits to senior class. of 84th and Alden Nash. in both papers* for only toy, and a very sophisticated SECOND MON. OF EACH MONTH: The Lowell 7-9 p.m. Free. Call Gary Board meets at 7:30 p.m. Parents Supporting Par- communication has hap- FRI., FEB. 28: Dallas SAT., MARCH 8: pened. Your baby recognizes Board of Education meets Engle at 897-6325 or 248- at King Memorial Youth ents group at Franciscan $50°° Children's Theater produc- Foodmobile at 4-H Fair- and is reassured by the dia- at 7:00 p.m. in Administra- 2423. Center at the Fairgrounds. Life Process Center: dis- tion of "African Tales of grounds, 10-12p.m.Bring logue that has just occurred. tion Building, 300 High Call 897-6050. cussion tor parents of $ 00 Earth & Sky," 1 hr. musical box/bag for free distribu- That's a savings of 16 They derive comfort from the Street. 1ST TUES.: WINGS Par- children. Call 897-7842. fact that you have listened to ent Group meets 7:30 - 9 EVERY SECOND WED.: at LPAC at 7 p.m. Tickets tionby F.R.O.M. Available them. This is how relation- at LAAC 897-8545. to anyone. SECOND MON. OF EACH p.m., in Board Room at Lowell Women's Club EVERY THIRD THURS.: f ships are built over time. By • Must be same ad for both Buyers Guide & Lowell Ledger, no changes. Donna Warber Kt*\. Hob Baird Kalhnn DenHouter MONTH: BowneTownship 300 High St. Business meets noon in community Royal Arch Masons regu- M.A.. I.I.I' M.S.W. I'll. I). the ninth to twelfth month, SAT., MARCH 1: Women's THURS., MARCH 13: Please bring your ad into our office. Payment required at time of placement. Historical Society holds its meetings/odd mos; pro- room at Schneider Manor, lar meeting at 7:30 p.m. at babies are gleefully pointing Retreat at Franciscan Life Crop Walk Rally at 1st Good March 1, 2003 thru March 31, 2003 only. regular meeting at the His- gram meetings/even mos. 725 Bowes Rd. the Lowell Masonic Cen- to objects in their environ- ter, 119 Lincoln Lake, Process Center. Call 897- United Methodist Church Last month we looked at ment, and parents label and torical Museum at 84th rooting (the movement in the Lowell. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. 7842 for a brochure on this Education Wing at 7 p.m. how babies can learn to and Alden Nash, 7:30 p.m. EVERY SECOND & EVERY FOURTH WED.: baby's mouth and head that talk about what the baby is spiritual enrichment expe- FOURTH TUES.: Knights Elderly volunteers needed Send a rep for pledge self-comfort. This is some- indicate they are ready to experiencing. More and more, Hurry! Take Advantage of this Great EVERY THIRD THURS.: rience. sheets and promo materi- thing that all parents welcome feed) is done with the blanket the baby embellishes her sig- THIRD MON. OF THE of Columbus #7719 meets for Intergenerational pro- LaLeche League of Ada, als; call 897-5936. March Madness Deal! -peace and quiet. The fact that or fist, this could be a sign of naling with many gestures and MONTH: Lowell Showboat St. Mary School, 7:30 p.m. gram w/school children the infant has learned to quiet Cascade, Lowell 6:30 p.m. hunger. sounds. This fills the home Garden Club meets at 7 from Lowell in activi- him- or herself is one of the socializing; meeting 7 p.m. Around six months of age, with joy. p.m. in Fellowship Hall of EVERY SECOND TUES.: ties.9:45-10:45 a.m. or Call With Any Questions! first triumphs. d "WtoJicte 'TJi/ccdcc you can create an environ- Also, your baby will ex- Lowell Masonic Lodge reg. 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. Call Sis- Mother-mother support for This month we' II be look- the Nazarene Church. For Complete DJ Service ment that will encourage your press frustration and some- meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Ma- ter Colleen F.S.E. at pregnant & breastfeeding ing at how your baby com- info, call Dave : 897-2533. Music Variety For Any Type of Party Or Dance! WE ACCEPT baby to ask for what they want. times anger. When the sonic Center, 119 Lincoln Franciscan Child Develop- women. Nursing children Deadline Thursdays municates: "1 have needs." parent(s) respond effectively • Reasonable Rates • Over 15 Years Experience • For instance, you put a fasci- Lake. ment Center, 897-7842. welcome. Ada church.Call As parents, we know that MON. OR TUES.: Cub • 1000 Watt Stereo System • Over 12,000 Song Library • at 5 p.m. nating toy near your baby, to this, the baby learns that 752-8300. when your infant is crying ... and they will lean and reach the love and concern they feel Scouts for boys in 1 st - 5th • We Play Your Requests • CD Quality Sound • SECOND TUES.: G.R. re- EVERY FOURTH WED.: or screaming for that matter, toward the toy. What your from their parents is not con- grades, Alto or Lowell. Call • Top 40 • Oldies • Classic Rock* Country • SECOND THURS. OF we need to do something. This baby is saying through his/ ditional and available to them Terry Amidon at 897-8751. gion of the Horseless Support group for Periph- EACH MONTH: Geneal- Call (616) 897-1355 n is crude or very basic com- her body reaction is, "1 want only in the good times, but CarriageClubmeets7p.m. eral neuropathy meets at 4 munication. As you get to ogy - Alto Family Tree Club * If Busy Call - 581-6550 ** Buyers Guide that toy." So, respond to your also through their struggles. FOURTH MON.OFEACH at old S&H Green Stamp p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican know your baby, you learn to at Alto Library 6:30 - 8 p.m. baby by talking. This is how They will have many such MONTH: American Legion storefront in Rogers Plaza. Church,Grand Rapids. pick up the subtle cues, and your guide to better buiying since 1954 speech continues to develop. struggles in their lifetime. Anyone interested in his- 897-9794. some of his/her gestures, cre- Clark-Ellis Post 152 at WEEKLY ACTIVITIES You could say, "Yes, that is Next month, we will be torical autos welcome. Call SECOND SAT. OF EV- ating more "sophisticated" Schneider Manor, Bldg. D, an exciting toy. Do you want discussing how to deal with Bob 891 -2205 for more in- THURS.: Weight Watch- ERY MONTH: Ada communication patterns. 725 Bowes Rd. 8 p.m. to play with it?" Then, move temper tantrums, frustration, Historical Society 1 p.m. at An article by Jessica formation. ers at Lowell Nazarene LOWELL SENIOR NEIGHBORS CALENDAR The Lowell Ledger the toy to within your baby's and anger as it is expressed Church, 201 N. Washing- Averill Historical Museum 897-5949 Sachs in the October 2002 1ST MON. OF THE grasp. Your baby grasps the by your infant and toddler. of Ada, 7144 Headley. issue of Parenting magazine MONTH: Diabetic Support EVERY 1ST & 3RD ton, 5:30 & 7 p.m. Register MON.: 9 a.m. Walk/Shop THURS.: 9 a.m. Walk/ suggests some other ways group (7 p.m.) at 1 st United TUES.: Lowell Lions Club 1/2 hr. before meetings. From Page SECOND SAT.: Lowell at Woodland Mall. Shop at the Malls; 9:30 your baby communicates - Butterflies, cont'd... 11 Methodist Church dining meets at 6:30 p.m. at Look New members invited 1- 105 N. Broadway, Lowell that there is a need other than Amateur Radio Club at Crafts; 1 p.m. Euchre. 11 you do have a wild area on your property, you've room. ?'s call 897-2760. Memorial Fire Station, 800-651-6000. TUES.: 9 a.m. Walk at all-out crying. These include: piobably noticed that Canada thistles. Queen Anne's lace and 315 S. Hudson St. Lowell High School 9 a.m. Woodland Mall. 12:45 FRI.: 9 a.m. Walk/Shop 1) whimpers and thrashes milkweed are great butterfly plants. Milkweek and thistles can EVERY THURS.: Saranac social time; 10 a.m. meet- p.m. Bible Study. 897-9555 • 897-9261 • Fax 897-4809 THIRD MON. OF EACH at Woodland Mall. suggest that he/she might be difficult to control, so most gardeners probably don't want EVERY 3RD TUES.: Area Musicians and Sing- ing. LARC sponsors the need help calming down for MONTH: Women of the to invite them into their flower beds, but if you have a wild area Parents of children w/AD/ ers; Saranac High School, 145.27 MHz area radio sleep; 2) restless looking from Moose business meeting SPECIAL EVENTS Office Hours where you can tolerate them, they will definitely appeal to HD at St. Luke's Lutheran Choir: 6-7p.m./band: 7- repeater system. side to side might indicate butterflies. at 7:30 p.m. they need a change of scen- Church, 32156 4 Mile NE 8 p.m. Kathy 897-5981. Nectar from flowers provides food for the adults, but EVERY FRI. & SAT.: WED., FEB. 26: 8:30 p.m. Shop Greenville K- Mon-Thurs. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ery or environment; 3) if his/ IE. Beltline) 7 p.m. Call serious butterfly gardeners also plant to provide food for the EVERY 1ST MON.: Mart & Dollar Store. EVERY THURS.: Pottery Averill Historical Museum a.m.Women's Breakfast. her face reddens it could sug- larval stage. V.F.W. Post #8303 meets Linda 874-5662; teen gest they are overdressed, group: Call Sarah 281- classes at Franciscan Life of Ada, 7144 Headley 1-4 Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Closed Sat. & Sun. A good butterfly gardening book from your favorite book- at 7:00 p.m.(at Schneider THURS., FEB. 27: 12:45 FRI., FEB. 28: 12:45 p.m. By appt.: 676-9346. feeling stuffy or hot; 4) when store will list these plants. Manor until further notice.) 6588. Process Center from 6:30 p.m. Bingo. The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 26,2003 - Page 15 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - Page 14 Michigan recognized as leader in information technology Lowell gymnasts fourth at conference; Plattner grabs honors in floor exercise It s a one-two combination that may never happen again. Digital Government has recognized Michigan with the Sus- states with regard to technology management structures. Michigan has just been recognized for excellence in informa- tained Leadership Award for states which have made the most The Sustained Leadership Award recognizes states that By Thaddeus J. Kraus Lowell Ledger Editor Kentwood 118.875. It was the exact order the teams finished Balance Beam: tion technology by two separate and prestigious groups, set- progress in digital government, while the Gartner Research have made the most progress in digital government as mea- in the regular season dual standings. Melissa Neubecker 9.1 sured in the first five years of the Digital State Survey from ting an example tor other states to follow. The Center for group has just placed Michigan in their upper quadrant of It was the end of a long and frustrating day for Holly "It was a frustrating day, but the girls will work hard to do Plattner 8.65 1997 through 2002. The annual survey, presented in eight Plattner and her Red Arrow teammates. better at the regional in Holland (Saturday)," DeHaan said. It White 8.3 categories throughout the year, has been the survey of merit There was one more floor routine to score. After receiv- will take a top three finish to advance to the team state Carisa Sayer 8.3 with governors and has consistently garnered participation by ing a so-so score on the vault and suffering two falls on the competition for the first time in school history. nearly 100 percent of the nation's states. Each year, awards for beam, one might forgive Plattner for going through the Lowell's other scores on the floor were Krystal White Uneven Bars: the annual winner and winners of each category have been motions in her final O-K Rainbow event. 8.85, Jenna Dickerman 8.65 and Melissa Neubecker 8.55. Dickerman 8.15 CITY OF LOWELL presented to the governors and state officials of winning states But that's the difference between them and Plattner. Carisa Sayer led all Red Arrows on the balance beam with White 8.15 by the Center for Digital Government and The Progress & I he senior and the defending Division 11 state champion an 8.6 followed by Melissa Neubecker 8.05; White 8.0; and Neubccker 7.85 KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN Freedom Foundation. on the vault put all that behind her and focused on the task Rebecca Underwood 7.85. Kim Seaman 7.45 By placing Michigan in their upper quadrant, the Gartner before her. Plattner led Lowell on the vault with a score of 8.65 ORDINANCE NO. 03-3 Research group has placed Michigan as a leader among other "Floor was the last event and she was the last gymnast to followed by Dickerman 8.1, White 8.0 and Carmen Datema Floor: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 5.04 "DISTRICT REGULATIONS" OF states when it comes to the breadth of influence and depth of perform. Holly finished like a champion," said Lowell gym- 7.8. Plattner 9.0 CHAPTER 5 "SR - SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT" AND SECTION 6.04 support for the CIO. This means that the organizational strength nastics coach, Michele DeHaan. On the uneven bars Lowell counted scores from Plattner White 8.75 for Michigan's Department of Information Technology is "DISTRICT REGULATIONS" OF CHAPTER 6 "R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT" OF Planner's floor routine scored a 9.4 making her the O-K 8.55, White 8.35, Neubecker 8.15 and Sayer 7.7. Neubecker 8.45 higher than every other state, positioning the state to become Leannah Seese 8.15 THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF Rainbow conference champion. the leader for innovation and progress in technology. "What a "Alter struggling on the vault and beam, it was great to Lowell 134.2 LOWELL. tremendous achievement it is for Michigan to be recognized in see Holly finish as a champion on the floor," DeHaan said. Mona Shores 130.35 "Melissa has been pushing 9.0 on the beam all year, but has this way by two respected and prestigious groups," com- just missed. When she saw 9.1 (personal best), her eyes lit up. Councilmember Pfaller, supported by councilmember Myers, moved the adoption of the Lowell finished fourth in the conference meet at Kenowa mented Teresa Takai, the newly appointed director for the Hills on Saturday. Vault: It was nice to see her get it. It was a nice way to finish," Lowell following ordinance: Department of Information Technology. "Michigan is posi- Forest Hills Central won the league meet title with Holly Plattner 8.75 gymnastics coach, Michele DeHaan said. tioned to lake even larger steps in information technology and 139.325. The Rangers were followed by Holland 138.775; Jenna Dickerman 8.55 THE CITY OF LOWELL ORDAINS: offer greater service to the citizens of our state " Rocktord 136.15; Lowell 133.25; Kenowa Hills 128.80; Krystal White 8.4 Mona Shores 128.05; East Grand Rapids 121; and East Carmen Datema 8.2 Section 1. Amendment to Section 5.04. Section 5.04 of Chapter 5 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lowell is amended to read as follows: Expect victory and you make victory. Section 5.04. District regulations. No building or structure, nor the enlargement of —Preston Bradley Lowell icers drop pivotal league match to North view any building of structure shall be hereafter erected unless the following requirements are met *•* and maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement. In a battle for conference supremacy between Northview With just under two minutes to play in the game, a Red on the line except pride. Lowell-Caledonia and Northview and Lowell-Caledonia, the Wildcats defeated the Red Arrows Arrow was assessed a tripping penalty which led to a fourth skated to a 2-2 tie. FRONT YARD 30 FEET 5-2. Wildcat goal. It was also the opportunity for both Lowell and Caledonia The first period ended with a scoreless tie, but Lowell had With its goalie pulled, Lowell gave up a fifth and final to honor its players as part of "Parent Appreciation Night." SIDE YARD RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - 20 FEET TOTAL CITY OF LOWELL scoring opportunities. In the opening period of action, both goal. The first period was a fast-paced, hard hitting affair. Both 8 FEET MINIMUM Corey Kelly and Ted McCoy misfired on breakaway chances. NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - 30 FEET The second period looked like a carbon copy of the first, Lowell-Caledonia 2 (OT) Hockey, cont'd, pg. 16 REAR YARD 35 FEET MICHIGAN with end-to-end action but no scoring. With two minutes to go Northview 2 BUILDING HEIGHT 35 FEET OR 2 1/2 STORIES NOTICE OF ADOPTION AND the Wildcats drew "first blood" to take a 1-0 lead. The Wildcats added a second goal just 55 seconds later as The two teams met for the final conference game of the LOT COVERAGE 35% SUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS TO NOTICE OF they added to their lead with a tip-in goal in front of the net, off season at Standard Federal Ice Arena, this lime with nothing MINIMUM LOT AREA 23,000 SOUARE FEET SECTION 5.02 OF CHAPTER 5, of a shot from the point. PUBLIC HEARING MINIMUM LOT WIDTH 125 FEET "SR-SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL The third period started with the Wildcats scoring on a MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT FLOOR AREA DISTRICT," SECTION 15.04.A.2 OF wrist shot from the top of the face-off circle. SINGLE LEVEL RANCH 1200 SQUARE FEET MAIN FLOOR Trailing 3-0 midway through the third period, Lowell LOWELL CHAPTER 15, PUD-PLANNED junior, Brandon John scored an unassisted goal, cutting the VERGENNES WITH ATTACHED GARAGE UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT" deficit to 3-1. MULT! LEVEL 780 SQUARE FEET MAIN FLOOR OF AND TO ADD CHAPTER 23, Lowell pulled to within one a little later when McCoy TOWNSHIP CHARTER 1400 TOTAL SQUARE FEET "OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION" scored a short-handed goal with an assist from John. NOTICE Section 2. Amendment to Section 6.04. Section 6.04 of Chapter 6 of the Zoning TO THE CITY OF LOWELL ZONING TOWNSHIP The Vergennes Township Board will hold a Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lowell is amended to read as follows: ORDINANCE PLANNING VERGENNES public hearing for comment on the Section 6.04. District regulations. No building or structure, nor the enlargement of any The Lowell City Council adopted proposed 2003-04 budget during the March COMMISSION Ordinance No. 03-2 amending Sections 5.02 10, 2003 meeting of the board at 7:00 p.m. building or structure, shall be hereafter erected unless the following requirements are met and The Lowell Charter Township Planning and 15.04.A.2. of, and adding Chapter 23 to, TOWNSHIP The board meets at the township offices maintained in connection with such building, structure or enlargement. Commission will hold a public hearing to the Zoning Ordinance of the Code of located at 10381 Bailey Drive, Lowell, Ml NOTICE OF ADOPTION consider amending Section 3.7 of the Ordinances of the City of Lowell on February 49331. FRONT YARD 30 FEET Zoning Ordinance of Lowell Charter 18, 2003. SIDE YARD RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - 20 FEET TOTAL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the regularly Township. The proposed amendments Copies of the proposed budget are 8 FEET MINIMUM scheduled meeting of February 17, 2003, would provide new regulations for Amended Section 5.02 permits single- available at the Township Hall on Mondays, NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - 30 FEET the Vergennes Township Board adopted Commercial Planned Unit Developments family dwellings otherwise meeting the Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to REAR YARD 25 FEET Ordinance 2003-2, an amendment to the (CPUD). The proposed regulations would requirements of suburban residential zoned 3:00 p.m. BUILDING HEIGHT 35 FEET OR 2 1/2 STORIES Vergennes Township Zoning Ordinance. require a minimum of 5 acres for a CPUD, district under the open space preservation LOT COVERAGE 35% The following is a summary: Mari C. Stone delete the allowance for residential uses in provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Vergennes Township Clerk MINIMUM LOT AREA 9,750 SQUARE FEET CPUD, stipulate design standards, and MINIMUM LOT WIDTH 75 FEET Chapter 5 Special Exception Uses, allow the Planning Commission to modify Amended Section 15.04.A.2. corrects a MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT FLOOR AREA Section 201.502 these standards. The amendments also typographical error by properly cross- SINGLE LEVEL 1200 SQUARE FEET MAIN FLOOR LIVING provide procedures and standards for AREA referencing Section 18.06 of the Zoning The amendments clarify language and ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS review. Ordinance. MULTI LEVEL 780 SQUARE FEET MAIN FLOOR application procedures, clarify reviewing 1400 TOTAL SQUARE FEET and approving body, describe unclassified The Lowell Area Schools Board of The hearing will be held as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Brubaker, Myers, Pfaller and Mayor Shores. Chapter 23, consistent with the special use procedures, add application Education is accepting sealed bids NAYS: Councilmembers non. provisions of Act 179 of the Public Acts of submittal deadlines, describe the public for classroom and cafeteria furniture Monday, March 24, 2003 ABSENT: Councilmember Blough. Michigan of 2001, describes the conditions hearing and violation process, and add a for the new high school addition. 7:00 P.M. ABSTAIN: Councilmembers non. and procedures pursuant to which land major and minor modifications process to For more information and Lowell Charter Township Hall zoned for low density residential approved permits. specifications contact: 2910 Alden Nash Avenue S.E. Dated: February 18, 2003 development may be developed, at the Lowell, Michigan 49331 Betty R. Morlock, City Clerk option of the land owner, with the same The complete text of the ordinance Larry Mikulski CERTIFICATION number of dwelling units on a portion of the amendments can be reviewed at the 12695 Foreman Road The proposed amendment is available for I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lowell, Michigan, certify that the above ordinance land specified in the Zoning Ordinance, but is a true and complete copy of an ordinance adopted at a regular meeting of the Lowell City Vergennes Township Hall, 10381 Bailey Lowell, Ml 49331 review at the Lowell Charter Township not more than 80%, that could otherwise be Council held on February 18, 2003, pursuant to notice given in compliance with Act 267 of the Drive, PO Box 208, Lowell, Ml 49331 - (616) 897-9353 offices, 2910 Alden Nash Avenue, Lowell, developed on the entire land area. Public Acts of Michigan of 1976, as amended, and notice of its adoption, including a summary Phone: (616) 897-5671, or on the Township ! Michigan, 49331 during normal office hours of its contents, was published in the Lowell Ledger on february 26, 2003. i further certify that website at www.veraennestwp.ora. This on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday the above ordinance was entered in the Ordinance Book of the City on February 18, 2003, Bids will be due no later than Ordinance No. 03-2 is effective 10 days ordinance takes effect 8 days after or by calling 897-7600. and was effective March 8, 2003, ten (10) days after its publication. after this publication. 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 7, 2003 at: publication. Board of Education Room Date: February 18, 2003 Dave Simmonds, Secretary 300 High Street Betty R. Morlock, City Clerk Betty R. Morlock Mari Stone Lowell Charter Township Planning Lowell, Ml 49331 City Clerk Vergennes Township Clerk Commission The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - Page 16 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - Page 17 Second criterion separates Vikings from Red Arrows Seven Red Arrows qualify for individual state tournament; five win regional clianipionships The Viking trailed 8-2 before rallying for the win, giving ••• Lowell's bid for a second "What more can you ask? Two of the top teams in the state • •• going at it and both wrestling like champions," said Lowell Lakewood an 18-14 advantage. Brandon Kinney raised his record to 52-0 Kevin Frazier's technical fall (16-1) of Jeff VanderBoon consecutive state wrestling wrestling coach, Dave Strejc. "They have been on this side of ' ' ' ' the score the last three years -1 guess it was their turn." gave Lowell its first lead of the night at 19-18. with a regional title at Middleville on Saturday. The regional match appeared to start that way, as Lake- Jayme DeLiefde, 140, lost a major decision (14-5) to title ends in regional final. wood won the first four matches to take a 15-0 lead. Brandon Carpenter. By Thaddeus J. Kraus Corbett in 1:41 of the first Strejc said. "Actually. I was ecstatic about the start and only being Bobby Gingerich, 145, picked him up with a pin at 5:19 of By Thaddeus J. Kraus Lowell Ledger Editor period. Gingerich improved his down 15-0 after those four (189-103) matches." Strejc said. the third period against Nathan Shoup, giving the Red Arrows Lowell Ledger Editor "Pieter has a habit of start- record to 50-1 with a win over Lowell won the next three weight classes to pull within Wrestling, cont'd, pg. 17 Coming off a bitterly dis- ing a season slowly and then Lakewood's Tom Pett (in- Lakewood's run at a stale wrestling title in each of the one at 15-14. appointing regional final loss picking up steam. He did it jury default). previous three years was halted by Lowell. Joe Mendez, 112 pounds, technical failed Scott Blocher Hockey, cont'd... From Page 15 to Lakewood on Wednesday, last year and he's done it this Wilder posted a 6-3 deci- Wednesday night at the Division II wrestling regional in 18-3. Brandon Kinney, 119. pinned Evan Terry at 3:59 of the seven Lowell wrestlers col- year in spades," Strejc ex- sion against Allegan's Eric Ionia, the Vikings met up with that familiar face for a fourth second period; and Matt Kilmartin. 125. decisioned Ryan teams got into penalty trouble and were both skating a man lectively qualified for the in- plained. Simaz in the regional finals. straight time in the post season. King 4-2. short, when Lowell scored the game's tirst goal. dividual state tournament on Serne reached the finals "J.J.'s looking good, but This lime the Vikings exorcized the demon as they de- The two teams split the next six weight classes with As has happened many times during the season, Corey March 6-S at the Palace in withapinagainst Niles' Andy there are tough kids still out feated the Red Arrows by the slimmest of margins. The two Lowell winning at 135,145 and 160; Lakewood recorded wins Kelly found Ted McCoy through a crown in front of the net. Auburn Hills. Brandstater in 5:30of the third there. He needs to continue to teams battled to a 28-28 lie with the Vikings winning the at 130. 140 and 152. McCoy slapped the puck into the top corner of the net. "Surprised? No! Most of period, and with a decision take it one match at a time," match on second criterion (matches won 8-6). For Veitch. however, none were bigger than Mike Five minutes into the second period. Lowell-Cal added to them were cxpected to ad- over Wayland's Troy Strejc said. "It's been a long time coming." said Lakewood coach. Ketchum's come-from-behind 14-12 win over Red Arrow its lead with a power play goal. This time Kelly found vance to the state tourna- Thorington, someone he lost Matt Kilmartin (125) Bob Veitch. "Lowell has beaten us the last three years - we Beau Wilder. freshman. Josh John alone on the lar side of the net. John Brandon Kinney's win over Coldwater's Tyler Longstreet earned him a regional ment," said Lowell wrestling to in overtime at the district earned a regional champion- championship finally got one." "I just had a gut feeling about Mike. He's really been made a quick shoulder fake and backhanded the puck over the coach, Dave Strejc. "They are tournament. ship with a 4-1 decision For the Red Arrows, it ends a four -year run of wrestling wrestling well as of late and he came through for us tonight," top of the Wildcat goalie. not your average athletes If Serne was the surprise, against Wyoming Park's in the stale championship match which yielded three runners- Veitch said. For the remainder of the second period, both teams were we're talking about. They are then Brandon Kinney (119), Ryan Mix. "His success is up trophies and a stale title last year. in and out of penalty trouble. Neither team, however, was able exceptional individuals who Bobby Gingerich (152) and keyed on a controlled style to crease the net until, with 20 seconds to go in the period, the J.J. Wilder( 160) were the sure and wrestling all the way penalties caught up with Lowell as Northview cashed in to went out and wrestled and gave everything they have." things. through the entire six min- score a goal and cut Lowell's lead in half at 2-1. Kinney improved his utes. Matt was very disci- The hard hitting play continued into the third period, as The result: five were record to 52-0 with a decision plined today in his approach." did the penalty calls. Both teams had excellent scoring crowned regional champions, over Coldwater's Tyler Strejc said. opportunities, but both goalies were equal to the task on each one was a runner-up and the VERGENNES TOWNSHIP other placed third. Longstreet ( injury default). Joe Mendez, 112 pounds, end of the ice. "Brandon is wrestling with lost an 11-9 decision to Lowell, skating two men short due to penalties, gave up If there was a surprise, it some extreme intensity. It's Coldwater's Nick Longstreet PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE the game-tying goal to Northview midway through the third was Pieter Seme wrestling at 189 pounds. The senior some of the best wrestling while teammate Beau Wilder period. I've seen from him. He's defeated Vicksburg's Jon The Red Arrows and Wildcats entered into an eight- pinned Allegan's Chad PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing before the Vergennes Township Planning peaking at the right time," Wright 26-12 to place third minute sudden death overtime period. When the overtime and advance. Commission will be held on Monday, March 3, 2003 at 7:00 PM, at the Vergennes period horn sounded, however, the score was still tied at 2-2. Township Hall, located at 10381 Bailey Drive, Lowell. Ml to consider proposed amendments to the Vergennes Township Zoning Ordinance, a special exception use permit and a private road application. A summary follows for the proposed text amendments and additional applications: VERGENNES

Chapter 4 General and Special Regulations, Section 201.430 Home Occupations, TOWNSHIP Kevin Frazier turns up the pressure and pain on his Lakewood counterpart. 201.431 Home Based Businesses, 201.431A Rental Storage NOTICE The proposed amendments for all of the sections are to clarify language and amend the From Page 16 effective date for existing businesses. Section 201.431 Home Based Business is amending the BOARD OF REVIEW Wrestling, cont'd... application procedure by requiring a zoning permit issued by the zoning administrator instead of a 25-22 advantage. a special use permit and amending the application procedure section. Section 201.431A Rental THE BOARD OF REVIEW Viking Lance Beglin tied the score at 25-25 with a 12-6 decision against Braton Fredline. J.J. Wilder then defeated Tom Pell (160) 7-2. giving Lowell a 28-25 advantage. Storage is a section being removed from Chapter 3 as a special use permit and added to OF Matt Stowell's 3-1 decision against Ryan Dykhouse. however, put Lakewood over the top, VERGENNES TOWNSHIP Chapter 4 as a type of home occupation permitted in the RA District using existing farm and sends the Vikings into the quarterfinals on Friday. buildings upon application for a zoning permit issued by the zoning administrator. Section WILL MEET AT THE VERGENNES "I said that I thought the winner of this match will make it to the championship match. 1 Bobby Gingerich works toward a pin in the regional title match against Lakewood. 201.430 is a home occupation section with and without an accessory building and is being TOWNSHIP HALL still believe that," Strejc said. amended for clarification of procedures and language. The current requirement for a zoning 10381 BAILEY DRIVE permit is still in effect. LOWELL, Ml, 49331 ^ O A, ^ * * ^ - -A. ON TWO POSITIONS OPEN FOR Chapter 2 Definitions, Section 201.202 MONDAY. MARCH 10, 2003 BOWNE TOWNSHIP The definitions of home occupations and home based businesses are being amended to clarify LOWELL SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION There are 2 four-year Board of Education positions to be filled at the the meanings. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 NOTICE p.m. and from annual school election which will be held on Monday, June 9, 2003. Chapter 3 Zoning Districts 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and also on These positions are for four-year terms ending June 30, 2007. BOARD OF REVIEW Various portions of sections 201.304, 201.305, 201.306, 201.306A, 201.3075 are amended to Residents interested in running for a board seat must first file coordinate with the above amendments to change rental storage and home based businesses TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003 THE BOARD OF REVIEW OF BOWNE TOWNSHIP nominating petitions (or a $100 non-refundable fee in lieu of petitions) from special use permits to zoning permits and to add home occupations and home based WILL MEET AT THE HISTORIC TOWNSHIP HALL- between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and an affidavit of identity. Candidates must be 18 years of age, a businesses to the Lake Residential District. 8240 ALDEN NASH SE., ALTO ON: and from resident of Michigan for at least 30 days, a citizen of the United States, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the purpose of a resident of the Lowell Area School District for at least 30 days before Special Exception Use Permit Application MONDAY, MARCH 10,2003 J the election, and a registered voter in the school district. Dean Alger is applying for a special exception use permit to construct a 260 foot tower for reviewing the tax 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. cellular phone/ PCS communication and high speed internet service. The properly is owned by roll and hearing all claims. 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Nominating petitions and affidavit forms may be obtained by any the applicant and is proposed to be located at 13401 3 Mile Rd in the SE quarter of section 2 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. (Appt. Only) and the RA zoning district. You may appeal your assessed candidate from the Board of Education office located at 300 High valuation one of two ways: Street, Lowell, Ml 49331 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., TUESDAY, MARCH 11,2003 Private Road Application Monday through Friday. The petitions must contain at least 40 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Roger Bowen has requested an application review to construct a private road previously named To appear at the Board of Review, call >; signatures of registered school electors of the district. It is 1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Bowen Ridge Court but renamed to Sky High Drive for access to four new lots. The property 897-5671 on Monday, Wednesday or recommended that a reasonable number of signatures over the address is known as 950 Lincoln Lake Ave, Lowell and parcel number 41-16-23-100-028. The Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for minimum be obtained to protect against invalid signatures. FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE TAX HOLLAND HEARING road will be located on the east side of Lincoln Lake Ave north of Heim and south of McPherson an appointment to appear in person. ALL CLAIMS. YOU MAY APPEAL YOUR ASSESSED VALUATION ONE OF (2) WAYS: BY LETTER ADDRESSED TO THE BOWNE TOWNSHIP in the NW quarter of section 23. Petition circulators need not be a registered school elector, individual SUPERVISOR AND RECEIVED BY HIM PRIOR TO MARCH 8. By letter addressed to: petitions must be taken for each township and city in which signatures V OR BY APPEARING IN PERSON ON ONE OF THE DATES The complete text of the proposed ordinance amendments and additional applications can be Vergennes Township Assessor are obtained, and ELECTORS CAN SIGN AS MANY PETITIONS THE BOARD OF REVIEW MEETS. reviewed at the Vergennes Township Hall, 10381 Bailey Drive, PO Box 208, Lowell, Ml P.O. Box 208 AS THERE ARE PERSONS TO BE ELECTED. 49331 - Phone: (616) 897-5671 [fax 897-5674] or on the website (ordinance amendments) at Lowell, Ml 49331-0208 If you are interested in running, please note the following dates; THE TENTATIVE REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND www.vergennestwp.org. Written and oral comments will be received until the conclusion of the ASSESSMENT MULTIPLIER REQUIRED BY PA 165 OF 1971 ARE; public hearing. Written comments may be addressed to the Planning Commission Chairman or Letters must be received by Monday, April 7, 2003 - 4:00 p.m. the Planning Coordinator at the Township Offices. Comments may be emailed to the Planning March 7, 2003 |j last day for filing nominating petitions; RATIO - 50% MULTIPLIER - 1.00 Commission at: [email protected]. Thursday, April 10, 2003 - 4:00 p.m. last day for a candidate to Mari Stone withdraw his/her name; Monday, June 9, 2003 - Annual School Election PETER F. SILER Vergennes Township Planning Commission Vergennes Township Clerk For more information contact Sonja DeDonado at 897-8415 BOWNE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR

-v -r t- t- t- -r -r The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - Page 18 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February 26,2003 -Page 19 Moore chooses Ferris State for education and football

By Thaddeus J. Kraus JB Lowell Ledger Editor decision in the week leading the post season, therefore can- up to signing day was based not be counted toward the • • • Jordan Moore never on Ferris' automotive tech- record. J TO PLACE AN AD planned on playing football. nology program. "I've always been given That coincided perfectly "It would have been nice natural athletic ability, but it's with his parents' way of think- to play football at Grand Val- adding hard work to that ^51^897^261^^^^ 616-897-4809 ing - to never allow their ley with Mark (Catlin), but which allows a person to be- youngest to don pads. now. rather than play with him. come a great player." Moore "They didn' t want me get- I'll have to tackle him.That's said. ting hurt." Moore explained. okay - I know all of his His play in his senior year PO BOX 128, Lowell Ml 49331 105 N. Broadway, Lowell An eighth-grade football moves." Moore says with a was nothing short of great. pizza party changed Moore's grin. 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For further informa- sales to property repair & Olympic women's basketball coach and won a gold medal in 2000 Olympics. Former is now pay up to $150. Call 897- treadmill & exercise bike (rea- 12 p.m. Hope to see you tion call Phil, 616-367-4900. maintenance. Well educat- RESIDENTIAL PLUMBER 0776 or 897-7445. sonable rate). Call 897-5898. there! Penny Sparks and general manager of the Indiana Fever in the WNBA. ed, good communicator, Service or new Beth Haner. At the conference, members attended workshops on a variety of topics including Oppor- FOR SALE - Antique Walnut reasonably computer liter- construction, '97 OLDS SILHOUETTE 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE tunities in Collegiate Sports; Boyfriends, Coaches Involvement, Team Effects; A Healthy table, 2 chairs with cane seats, ate. Pleasant personality. reasonable rates. * A&l EXT. - 53,000 miles, loaded, SPORT - 4x4, white, 4 dr., Weight for Performance, Psychology of the Injured Athlete; Student Leadership Workshop; $300. Call 987-9023. Ask for resume. You will be Call 897-2575. mint. $7,900/best. 897- 30,000 miles, loaded, $10,500. impressed. Anything legal Yoga; and Kick Boxing. 6577/293-2293. Call 897-1597. Tara Cariano, conference attendee, said, "The WISL conference was a fun and motivating considered. Interested? SENIOR CARE & Please call 1-616-443- experience. I learned a lot about nutrition and enjoyed Kick Boxing and Yoga as well as the BEDS - Black wrought iron PILLOW TOP MATTRESS UPS SHIPPING - at the CLEANING - Loving, sure "to 3718. Varsity Club members attending from Lowell included Meghan Beachum, Jacque speaker, Nell Former" canopy, cherry sleigh beds, SET - Queen, ultra plush. Lowell Ledger office. 105 N. responsible & references. Call check cut- Benedict, Kelsey Capps, Tara Cariano, Noelle Dewey, Amy Oberlin, Holly Plattner and headboards, frames, and Bought, never used. Still in Broadway. Daily pickup at 4 616-794-7470. -the ©chccl Lisa Wojciakowski. Advisor Dee Crowley accompanied the members at the conference. more. From Parade of Homes plastic. Cost $800, sell $175; p.m. lunch menu In HANDYMAN SERVICE - displays. 682-4767/888-682- king size, $195. 517-626-7089. •this issue cf Need help or repairs around 6602. •the Ledger. J TOWING - Servicing your house? We repair, paint, FOR SALE - 3 bedroom Lowell & surrounding Medications too expensive? New reports could help save money patch, haul or clean. We also '98 FORD CONTOUR SE - 4 mobile home in Key Heights, 1 areas. Flat bed & wreck- FOR RENT - 1 & 2 bedroom powerwash and are door, 70,000 miles mint, 1/2 baths. $6,000 obo. Call er, Tire changes, Jump Are your medications too some money. Free Prescription Drugs When prescription drug discount to qualified area residents for ing health care insurance. trailers $1,000 - $1,050 to experienced in carpet loaded. $4,250 obo 897- 897-1181 or 897-8641. starts, Lock outs, 24 Hr. expensive for your budget? If The Prescription Assis- You Can't Afford to Pay" and card that can be used at Grand free or at low cost directly Consumers can receive a move in. No dogs please. $400 cleaning. Insured and bonded. 6577/293-2293. service. Call Lincoln so. information in two new lance Clearinghouse has pub- a new report "How to Get a Rapids area pharmacies. from the manufacturer." copy of both publications by - $420 per mo. plus 1 1/2 mo. Call today Stoney Hill Service. 1904 FARM HOUSE - with 2 3RD SHIFT RESIDENT AIDE Lake Autos 446-5909. "There are over 70 pro- Accordi ng to the Prescrip- rent deposit. Call 813-8041 or 897-4010. publications might help save lished a booklet, "How to Get Free Prescription Discount sending $5 to cover the cost of WASHER, DRYER FOR acres. Character plus. AND MEDICAL TECHNICIAN grams from major drug manu- tion Assistance Clearing- 616-754-0276. Card to Save Money on Pre- the printing, postage and han- SALE - Good running shape. Alto/Clarksville area. Call 693- - positions available. Apply in JOHN DEBIAK WEDDING INVITATIONS - scription Drugs." facturers that provide free or house, the information in the dling to: Central Fulfillment $67 each. Guaranteed. 3119. person at Cumberland HORSESHOEING & HOOF Stop by & check out a book The booklet gives infor- low cost medication. These report can help consumers Center, Free Prescription Drug Dennis Distributing. 315 N. Retirement Village at 11535 E. CHECK OUT OUR TRIMMING - Serving the over the weekend! The Lowell programs are rarely, if ever, receive a drug discount card Lansing. St. Johns, 989-224- KING LOG BED - Amish built Fulton, Lowell. Must be reli- WINTER SPECIALS - Greater Kent/Ionia County mation on how and where to Booklet Offer #FPD0218E, Ledger, 105 N. Broadway. get free and low cost prescrip- publicized," says Chris even if their income is too P.O. Box 408342, Chicago, 4822. * with firm mattress. "Rustic able and very caring. 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Call 897- year old 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Engineering is seeking HOME FOR RENT - Nice SNOW REMOVAL Christian environment, clean 3 bedroom. Lowell Driveways, roofs, sidewalks, needs 1 full-time infant - Terrible 2's Begin! 1597. home on 10 wooded acres, 2 juniors and seniors for entry- 1/2 stall garage, large front level positions. Classes in Schools. In country. 7 min. etc. Reasonable rates. Call 4 years. Located between from Lowell, 6 min. from '93 CHEVY BLAZER LT - porch, fireplace, ceramic tile, machine shop or related work Uhen Construction 299-1249. Ada and Lowell. Call 682- Ada. No tobacco. No pets. 4x4, 4 door, loaded 96,000, custom wood floor in dining experience would be a plus. 8318. 897-7203. LITTLE CHERUB CHILD mint, $4,500 obo. 897- room, lots of extras. $225,000. Openings range from full-time CARE HAS OPENINGS • & (^TumJfja f/ayJen NEWS!!! Call 897-9941. basic machining, starting in THINKING ABOUT 6577/293-2293. Safe, Christian environment. June to current opening for SINGLE FAMILY HOME - REMODELING? - Adding an QUEEN LOG BED - Includes Plenty of structured activities. OAK BUNK BEDS - Solid, part-time maintenance. Apply $850/month plus utilities (gas, addition or fixing that old roof? The Lowell Ledger plush mattress set (2 months Call Melonie at 897-3133 for w/mattresses. $99 complete. at 683 Lincoln Lake Ave. SE. phone, elec., cable) - Alden We also do siding, windows, old, still in plastic). Cost an interview. Dennis Distributing, 315 N. Lowell, Ml. Nash Road. Appliances incl. kitchens & baths, ceramic tile, Industrial Open House Lansing, St. Johns, 989-224- $1,000, sell $185 obo. Call pole barns, decks, concrete, NOW AVAILABLE At Newly remodeled. Sec. Dep. TUTORING - Could your child 4822. ' 517-719-8062. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ waterscapes & much more. March 7, 2003 $1,200. References a must. use some one on one time GENERAL HELP. - Help Call the experts - JLS Inside Call 443-6959. with a certified teacher? Call 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Store • *98 PLYMOUTH GRAND 2000 CHEROKEE - 4x4. 4dr, Wanted. Qualify for $1,000.00 Contracting. Inc. Licensed & MEIJER 897-3001. VOYAGER SE - 76,000 miles, Limited. 34.000 miles, loaded, Production Bonus. Average Insured. One call does it all. Location: effina na, Inc. warehouse li\ Owv CsythAyM/htXy Q? loaded, mint, $6,500 obo. heated leather. Lime green, $500.00 a Week To Start. Due Call Gary 299-6989. LEARN HOW TO KNIT OR 897-6577/293-2293. $11,800,897-1597. to large increase in business, 100 East Main Street ^ AMOCO CROCHET - w/private local company must expand DISCOUNT DIRECTV - Mini-satellite dish. instructor. 897-0639. Belding, MI 48809 + SHELL + SPEEDWAY BERBER CARPET - operations and fill 13 full-time MANUFACTURED HOMES - Gorgeous Honey Wheat, 80 1 receiver for $1 or 2 receivers permanent positions. Since Repossessed, late model . BRENDA B'S LICENSED Phone:616-456-6800 for $19.99 w/free install. Local there are several positions to ^ RITE AID yards. "Bought, Never Used" LOST DOG - Lab mix between | | y CARE - has homes offered at discount channels available. We beat all CHR ST AN DA Cost $1,200, sell $375. 517- fill the company will train the Cumberland & Settlewood. prices. Double- & single- Fax:616-456-6801 ^ MEIJER GAS MART advertised prices. New full or part-time openings.Inf- 204-0600. inexperienced: job descrip- 2/21. Tan color, called Radar. wides. Some like new. Some subscribers only. Call for tions, hours, pay scales, profit oo-, rtnnr\ -x , ant-6 years old. Food pro- www.effina.com Please call 897-3052 if you ve p|ease ca|| 9(37.935! fixer uppers. Financing i LOWELL FOOD MART details, 1-800-405-9824 K-20. FOR SALE - 1992 Indy 650 sharing, etc., will be discussed seen him. available. All offers Contact: Bill or Adam ^ LOWELL BEER STORE Polaris. New track, new gas at a one on one interview. No considered. North Harbor PAINTING - Interior or Great Savings on Presses, Lathes,Drills, tank, runs great, $1,000 obo. 3rd shift! For appointment call Homes 800-824-9811. i GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS 897-2635. ^ 616-243-9132 10:00 A.M. - Exterior. Insured & bonded. Mills, Grinders, Motors, Pumps, & More 3:00 P.M. Free estimates. Stoney Hill ^ ALTO TOTAL STATION Service 897-4010. D A D J i

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