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Volume 17, Issue 18 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, March 17, 1993 Riverview Residential Treatment Facility closed Youths bear the brunt of unsettled dispute between Riverview & DSS

The results from 1992 fis- last week because it was no states that Riverview charged Riverview has claimed what Conklin argues just the The 1992 fiscal reviews cal and contract reviews longer considered a viable the state for more days of care DSS' overpayment has been. opposite. "There's been a pay- were completed in March. weighed heavily in the Michi- agency by the DSS. than what it could show in its Every single dollar of that ment problem since May. The Page said the DSS made an gan Department of Social According to Stephanie books. "It claimed care for went toward running the pro- DSS has even asked us to effort to reconcile the differ- Services' decision to discon- Comai-Page of the DSS the children that it didn't have," gram/ Conklin said. provide special programs for ences Riverview had with the tinue its contract with contract review showed that Page said. According to Page the the kids. Programs we have audit report. Conklin states Riverview Residential Treat- the running of programs and Riverview president forthe state's overpayment to not received funding for." otherwise. "Our accountant ment Facility. the facilities were no longer past two years, Jeff Conklin, Riverview totals $762,000. Page said the DSS'contract didn't agree with what the DSS The Lowell-based adequate. claims that simply isn't true. Conklin said he believes the review uncovered a number found. We tried to schedule a facility's doors were closed The fiscal review (audit) "Every year in our audit figure is quite a bit less than of deficiencies - the house meeting, but DSS wouldn't what the DSS is showing. were in poor physical condi- meet with us." "We've been trying to settle tion and there was an Following the closing of this since 1990. Riverview extremely high rale of staff the doors, steps were taken to even hired a lobbying firm, turnover. "These things im- move out the 22 kids. "I be- Public Affairs Association pact the care of the child," lieve the well-being of the kids (Lansing), to resolve the is- Page said. "Most of the kids was maintained and will be sue so we could gel on with are highly emotionally dis- well served in the agencies the business of taking care of turbed young people who lhey were moved to. children," he said. require stable relationships." Riverview had 11 kids in Riverview's contract with Riverview, an insolvent foster homes. Page said sup- the DSS was due to lapse at cx)rporation,disagrees with the port for those youths will the end of March, however, findings of the reports, Page continue as long as the foster the DSS decided to stop its said. "The contract agencies homes switch to another monthly payment to the lay out the standards they arc agency. agency on March 5. The re- expected to meet. The find- For the youths housed by sult was Riverview had to ings show they weren't willing Riverview the agency re- scramble to relocate its kids to." ceived $39, 476 for a 14-day in different agencies. The DSS is currently hold- payroll, that is roughly The fiscal audit indicated ing discussions with the $79,000 a month. that Riverview was not pro- Attorney General's Office on It received $3,522fora 14- viding services, and the the options available to it to day payroll foryouths in foster services it was providing was recover its loss. Page said the care homes, that is roughly not at the cost the DSS should fact that Riverview has no as- $7,000 a month. Combined be paying," said Chuck Peeler sets that the DSS can detect the agency received payments Since its closing, the kids living in this Riverview home, located at 791 Flat River from the Department of So- keeps the options to recover Drive, have been relocated. cial Services. the money limited. Riverview, cont'd., pg. 8 Tough decision required on district's future planning

Do you put off revising and updating your long range strategic plan, when there are "If someone was to go back and look at our last strategic plan, I believe they would find lhat legitimate fears about what tomorrow holds for public school education in the State of 75-80 percent of the goals have been accomplished," Van Antwerp said. . At its March board meeting the Board approved the expenditure of $9,250 to employ President Ray Quada and the rest of the Lowell Board of Education tussled with that consultant, Phil Jenkins , President of Bill Mahr Associates, to help develop a strategic plan dilemma before coming to a decision. encompassing the next five years in this amount plus expenses. "I think we owe it to the district to spend money now on a process that will enter this school The Board did this with the recommendation of its goals committee, which Jenkins said district into the next five years with a plan," Quada said. "So we don't find ourselves floundering could best lead the staff and community through such a plan. in the future to set a plan in motion." "We did not want this to burden the administration. It was felt that objectivity of an outside For those who participated or those with good memories, they will recall that the school source was needed and that this plan needed to be completed expediently," Quada said. underwent a long-range strategic plan in 1988. VanAntwerp said other proposals for the same amount of money included fewer hours then Chris VanAntwerp, now vice president of the Lowell School Board, was an integral part of what Jenkins' did. that planning, and recalls its success. Future planning, cont'd., pg. 8

The deadline forthe applications is Wednesday, March 31. YMCA OFFERS YOUTH SPORT PROGRAMS You will need written references, so get your applications The Lowell YMCA is now taking registrations for its spring early. For further information call LAAC office 1 to 5 p.m., outdoor soccer program It is open to boys and girls grades Monday through Friday, 897-8545. kindergarten through eighth. It is also registering boys for the "new" T-ball/baseball and CLASS OF 1963 REUNION Softball program for ages four years through sixth-grade. For The class of 1963 will hold its 30 year class reunion further information call 897-8445. Saturday, August 21, 1993 at Candlestone Inn, Belding. For more information call Frances King-Walling, 897- LOWELL AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT'S 9048 or Mary Munroe-Halcomb, 755-5733. PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Lowell Area Fire Department's all-you-can-cat pan- cake breakfast will be held Saturday, March 27 at the Look LMS DRAMA CLASS TO PRESENT Memorial Fire Station, 315 S. Hudson. CHEERLEADING CLINIC "THE SPELL OF SLEEPING BEAUTY" They will be serving from 7 lo 11 a.m., prices arc adults $4; There will be a chee Heading clinic held Wednesday, March The Lowell Middle School eighth-grade drama class will children $2. All proceeds go toward fire equipment. 31 at the Lowell Middle School gymnasium from 2:30 to 4:30 present "The Spell of Sleeping Beauty" Wednesday, March 24 p.m. for sixth through 1 Ith-gradc students. at 7:30 p.m. in the LMS cafetorium. SKY WARN/TORN ADO SPOTTER No prc-registration required. The cost is $1. All girls The public is invited and admission is free. TRAINING SEMINAR interested in trying out forcheerleading forthe 1993-94school On Monday, March 22 Jack Cooley, meteorologist in year are encouraged to come. charge of the Grand RapyJs office of the National Weather LOWELL AREA SCHOOL HOST TOUR Service, will be putting on a Sky warn/Tornado Spoiler train- LAAC CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS The Lowell Area Schools proudly invites its citizens to tour ing seminar. Lowell Area Arts Council summercamp scholarship appli- the newly remodeled school buildings; Alto and Bushnell The seminar will be held at Ihe Lowell High School from cations are now available from Jill VanAntwerp at Lowell Elementary and the Lowell Middle School (current High 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in ihe auditorium. Special invitations were High School, Karen Lambert at Lowell Middle School or the School) on Sunday, March 21 from 12 until 4 p.m. Lowell Area Arts Council office at 149 S. Hudson. Refreshments will be served. Main St., cont'd., pg. 8 .1

The Lowell Ledger*Wednesday, March 17,1993-Page 3 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, March 17,lW-Page 2 services were held Thursday band John; three sons, Walter band Henry. Survived by her 1896, she was the daughter of from Day Bible Chapel, with of Sterling Heights, Pau| nf two sons Herbert (Genevieve) Alonzo A. and Lillie M. the Rev. Frank Lattimore of- Kentwood and Gary of of Ada, Richard (Dorothy) of Edwards Cusick. She was ficiating. Burial was in High- OBITUARIES Howard City ; two daughters, married to Fred C. Lobdell ; six Rrandchildrcn O land Park Cemetery. A Me- Edna (Louis) Alighire of March 20, 1915. He died in morial has been established Grand Rapids, Mildred September 1952. Surviving Ada, Mrs. Gaylord (June) for Day Bible Chapel, in care and several grcat-grandi hi|. BKSMKR - Eilamay Besincr, (£elmer) QuallsofMt.Home, are two daughters, lone Perry Notices in The Ledger's at Lowell VFW Hall, 307 E. Cumberland Retirement dependent Amateur Radio service. They will play 11:30 a.m. in the audito- l Huntoon of Florida; and sev- of the funeral home. dren. She was preceded in aecd H). of Grand Rapids, AR; sisters Anna Grimm and of Casanovia and Helen Van "Coming Events" are free Main St. at 8 p.m. Village. Phone 897-4810 Operators sponsor an in- rium. The public is invited. eral nieces and nephews. Fu- death by a brother. Funeral cards, come and bring a died Thursday, March 11, Ruth Letts; 16 grandchildren; Aelst; and a stepdaughter. of charge to any non-profit for information. formation net on Frequency friend. neral and Committal Services MONDA - Linnie G. Monda. services were Saturday Iron, 1W at ihe Lowell Medical 30 great-grandchildren; and Hazel Beattie of Saranac; organization in the Lowell, EVERY TUESDAY 147.420 Simplex - Lowell MON., MARCH 22: Lowell Center. She was preceded in will be held at 3 p.m. Wednes- 83^of Saranac died at Belding Lake Funeral Home. Saranac four great-great-grandchil- eight grandchildren; 19great- Ada, Alto, and Saranac MORNING: Coffee break, EVERY FIRST WEDNES- Showboat Network. SAT., MARCH 20: A Pan- American Legion Auxiliary death by husband, Adelbert day (today) at the Reyers Christian Nursing Home with Rev. Stanley Hagenu ya dren. Funeral Service was held grandchildren; eight great- area. We prefer such no- a community Bible study DAY: Lowell AreaJaycees cake supper will be held at will meet at Schneider A. Besiner in 1956. Surviv- North Valley Chapel, 2815 Monday. Bom in Lakeview ofTiciating. Burial was in Sara- Monday at the Roth-Gerst grandchildren; eight great- tices to be kept brief and to for ladies at Calvary meet at 7 p.m. at the Lowell EVERY SUNDAY Day Bible Chapel on Manor at 1 p.m. for their ing are her children, Bmce FullerAvc.N.E. at Three Mile on April 16,1909, she was the Chapel, Rev. Lloyd great-grandchildren; a be submitted by mail, but Church, 1125 W. Main St., City Hall. New members EVENING: Royal Rangers Centerline Road from 5 to first meeting of the year. and Hazel Besiner of Grand Rd., with The Rev. Stanley daughter of George and Jessie nac Cemetery. A Memorial ^ DeVormer officiating. Inter- brother, William Cusick of will accept notices by phone Lowell at 9:30 a.m. Free welcomed. Membership for the boys. Missionettes 7:30 p.m. Free will offering Sponsor is A. Mulder. Rapids, Liah and Walter Mohr of Highland Hills Bap- Swett Peck. She married John has been established for ilu ment Oakwood Cemetery. Florida; and several nieces at 097-9261. nursery. Bible story hour 21-39 years of age. Lead- for the girls for kids kinder- to the Youth Fund. Marvin of Lowell and Bettv- tist Church officiating. Inter- Monda in Howell on Nov. 20, Alzheimer's Foundation in w Memorials may be made to and nephews. Adaughter also for 3 to 6 year olds. A good ership training through garten and up. Christ SAT., MARCH 27: Lowell ment in Fairplains Cemetery. 1929. Surviving are her hus- carc of the funeral home. Jo and Richard Oudbier of Hospice of Greater Grand way to meet your neigh- community involvement. Am bassadors for the youth MON., MARCH 22: The Area Fire Department's For those who wish, memori- preceded her in death. Funeral Grand Rapids; nine grandchil- Rapids. SECOND MONDAY bors. (7 thru 12 grades) Chris- Clark-Ellis American Le- pancake breakfast. All-you- als may be made to Highland dren, 20 great-grandchildren, EACH MONTH: The South EVERY THURS.: Co-de- tian Clubs to help our gion Auxiliary will meet at 1 can-eat from 7 to 11 a.m. at Hills Baptist Chureh. LOBDELL - Gladys V. six great-great-grandchildren; Kent 4-H group regular EVERY 1ST&3RDTUES- pendents Anonymous children grow through the p.m. at Schneider Manor. the Look Memorial Fire Sta- Lobdell, %, of Saranac died brother, Basil Bonner of FROESE - Martha Froese, Weather a problem for busses meetings at 7 p.m. in the DAY: Lowell Lions Club (COCA) meets every means of achievement pro- Sponsor, Angeline Mulder. tion, 315 S. Hudson. Adults Monday at Grand Valley Grand Rapids; sisters, Basil age 87, of Ada passed away Alto Elementary School meets at 6:30 p.m. at Look Thursday at 7 p.m. at the grams, special activities, $4; children $2; proceeds Bonner of Grand Rapids; sis- March 12,1^93. She was pre- Nursing Center. Bom in Rose about to stop, many moionsis cafeteria. Memorial Fire Station, Serenity Club, 101 W. crafts, and basic moral go toward fire equipment. ters, Mrs. Lottie Kaufield of ceded in death bv her hus- Lake Township on April 6, New Michigan School Bus Stop Law saw this as an opportunity io South Hudson, Lowell. Main, Lowell. learning. For more info, call MON., MARCH 22: Jack pass Ihe bus before it had Lowell Assembly of God at Cooley, Meteorologist, will SUN., MARCH 28: Musi- stopped completely. Ai om SECOND MONDAY OF EVERY 1ST&3RDTUES- THURSDAYS - Take Off 897-7047. be putting on a Skywarn/ cal Lenten Service with point a parent had lo liieralh EACH MONTH; The Lowell DAY - V.F.W. Post 8303 Pounds Sensibly Tops Ml, Tornado Spotter training Carol and AI Smith, will be FMB State Savings Bank pull her child off the road Ix Area Schools Board of Edu- meets at the V.F.W. No. 333. Saranac, meets EVERY THIRD SUN.: The seminar. The seminar will held at Alto United Method- cation meets at 7:30 p.m. FLASHING cause a motorist refused u> Clubroom, 307 E. Main St., every Thursday evening at Flat River Snowmobile be held at LHS from 9:30 to ist Church at 7:15. LIGHTS stop. in the Board of Education Lowell at 8:00 p.m. the Saranac Public Library. Club meets at the club- "Just because Alden Nash office located in the Middle Weigh-ins at 6:45 p.m. house at, 18841 Potters has a speed limit of 55 m.p.h. School, 12675 Foreman TUESDAYS - Take Off Rd. Just east of Montcalm Road. "Employee of doesn't mean motorists should Pounds Sensibly Tops #M FIRST AND THIRD Ave. at 1 p.m. New mem- forget that children are on ilu I 372 meets every Tues- THURSDAY: The Alto Li- bers and guests are mad," stated Mikulski. EVERY MONDAY day evening at the Lowell ons Club meets at Dari's at welcome. Can you match the correct anniversary EVENING: Euchre will be Congregational Church 7 p.m. gift with the years married? Oirrent School Bus Slop played at the V.F.W. Post basement. Corner of WOMEN OF THE Give it a try and check next week's Ledger for the answers. the Month" Law states that when OUT- 8303 at 7:30 p.m. Admis- Spring and Hudson Sts. EVERY SECOND MOOSE: Business meet- Diamond First heiid red lights are flashinu sion is $1, prizes, Public Weigh-ins at 5:45 p.m. THURSDAY: Lowell VFW ing is held the third Monday Cotton Second FLASHING and a bus is moving-prepan welcome. Auxiliary No. 8303 meets of each month, at 8 p.m. Silk & Linen Third AMBER LIGHTS to stop. When the red liehis EVERY TUESDAY at 3:30 p.m. at the VFW Crystal Fourth MONDAYS: Overeaters Leather Fifth are Hashing and a bus is MORNING: If you are look- Post. 307 W. Main Street, LOWELL AREA ARTS Paper Sixth • .i - . slopped, motorists are lo slop Anonymous New meeting. ing for an enjoyable way to Lowell. COUNCIL :149S. Hudson 7:30 p.m. at Good Shep- Sapphire Seventh When red overhead flashing lights are activated, approaching and no closer than 20 feel I mm ilu exercise, come join the St. Hours: Monday thru Fri- following must stop not closer than 20 feet from the stopped herd Lutheran Church, Lowell Community Educa- 2ND THURSDAY EACH day, 1 to 5 p.m.; Satur- Gold Eighth school bus and not proceed until signals are off. If a bus Is off the 10305 Bluewater Hwy., tion line dance at The First MONTH: All Lowell area days and Sundays, 1:30 to Ruby Ninth roadway and only amber hazard warning lights are flashing, bus. When Ihe red lights have Lace Tenth motorists from both directions may proceed with caution. Lowell. Call 361-5463. United Methodist Church senior citizens are cordially 4:30 p.m. Closed holidays. been turned off then motonsts Come join us! at 10:30 a.m. Bring com- invited to attend the Lowell Phone 897-8545. Willow Eleventh Fruits & Flowers Twelfth are allowed to proceed. Tlfcs fortable shoes. $1 Community Education China Thirteenth procedure allows children in THIRD MONDAY OF donation. lunch and learn at 12 p.m., LOWELL LIBRARY Wooden F ourteenth cross ihe street safely and can EACH MONTH: Golden at Lowell High School. The HOURS: Open Mon. 10:30 Bad weather conditions moto ri sis w ho we re more con - Steel Fifteenth be effective only when mo- Swingers meet 6 p.m. at EVERY SECOND & cost of lunch for 1992-93 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wed., weren't the only hazard Low- cemed about where they were i Sugar & Candy Twentieth torists realize why these mea- Lowell Senior Center. FOURTH TUES.:Qua-Ke- school year is $2.20. Call 12:30 p.m. to8:30 p.m. and ell bus drivers laced Wednes- going than the safety of chil- Woolen Twenty-fifth sures have been set forth. Zik Sportsmen's Club - Marge at 897-8434to make Fri. & Sat., 12:30 to 5:30 day afternoon. Many motor- dren on the road, is asking alot Pearl Thirtieth EVERY MON.: Boy Scout meets at 8 p.m. at the Club your reservation and learn p.m. ists disregarded the redsafety from the drivers." Silver Thirty-fifth Mikulski compliments | Troop 102. for boys 11 and building at 1400 Foreman about the program to be Fortieth lights on buses, causing prob- Bus drivers began the day Pottery the ability and experience of up, or completing the 5th Road, Lowell. presented. ALTO LIBRARY HOURS: Forty-fifth lems for drivers and children. understanding that the snow Emerald Lowell bus drivers for avoid- grade, will meet from 7 to Open Tues. 12 - 8 p.m.; Fiftieth "Our drivers had to face would eventually stop, but ad- Coral ing any potential accidents. 8:30 p.m., during the school SECOND TUES. OF SATURDAYS - Take Off Thurs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fifty-fifth terrible weatherconditionsall verse conditions lasted the Tin year, in the Scout Cabin, at EVERY MONTH: Lowell Pounds Sensibly Tops #MI Sat. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ivory Seventy-fifth day, they were fighting to stay entire day. In addition to the "Were fortunate that ap- the end of North Washing- youth football meetings at 1493 meets every Sat. at Phone 868-6038. on the road," said Larry Mikul- snow falling, many area roads proximately 80 percent of the ton Street. Enjoy activities 7 p.m. at the Lowell High 9:00 a.m. in the Congrega- ski. Head of Transportation had not been plowed, forcing drivers arc experienced like hiking and camping and School. Everyone wel- tional Church basement in THURS., MARCH 18: forthe Lowell school district. buses to become the plows. enough to handle these situa- learn skills that can last a come. Lowell. Corner of Spring Keenagers will meet at 10 DEBBIE BURROWS Mikulski went on to state, When the drivers used tions," said Mikulski. "I feel lifetime. For more informa- and Hudson Sts. weigh-ins a.m. at Vergennes Meth- "It's one thing to fight weather their red safety lights, warn- The March 1993 FMB State Savings Baim 'Employee a big thanks should go oui to tion call 897-8829. WEDNESDAY: Rollaway from 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. odist Church. We will have conditions but, to also fight ing drivers that ihe bus was 99* TUESDAY SKCUL of the Month" is Debbie Burrows. Debbie has been a bank the Lowell school district bus ^ Ltd. Senior Bowling, 1 p.m. a pot-luck dinner. Bring dish drivers for saving many Kids SECOND MONDAY OF to pass and your own table employee for 8 years and works as a teller and Is head of 55 and over. EVERY SAT. - Lowell In- Buy A Sub At Regular Price PI^L l&JI f^JL i I lives." EACH MONTH: The the savings department. Fish If Stuff Discouni Bowne Township Histori- 2ND WEDNESDAY: Men's When asked about her job at the bank, she replies. "1 cal Society will hold its breakfast at Lowell Senior PET SUPPLY STORE really enjoy working for FMB. My fellow employees are Give A Gift that regular meetings at the Center, 314 S. Hudson St. 117 W. Main • Lowell 897-5454^ will be remembered all Township Office, 6059 Call 897-5949 for reserva- great to work with, it's like having a second family. They Baby birds of different types alt hand fed year long!!! Linfield E., Alto. The meet- tions. have been very supportive of my family and myself. 1 Come see them at ing is at 7:30 p.m. enjoy the customer contact at the teller window. 1 have FISH 'N' STUFF SNIP 'N' CLIP GROOMING FIRST WEDNESDAY We now have salt water fish and supplies, FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: made a lot of new friends through my job. 1 also enjoy the and tack. We also do dog grooming. EACH MONTH: American Alzheimers Support Group OIL CHANGE • Get a Second Sub For 99c* • challenge of helping customers with their savings 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. » MON THRU SAT Legion Clark-Ellis Post 152 meets at 6:30 p.m. at problems." Here's the secret—give a/ Debbie has lived in Lowell all her life. She likes the Light gift subscription of this / Oars • W Thicks small town atmosphere. She enjoys spending quiet times newspaper to your special ^ Grease (lube), oil filter, including parts & oil with her husband. Steve, and children. Heather & Steven. friends. We provide a color- / The Lowell Ledfo>r ful gift card to meet any / She also enjoys aerobics, walking and watching old jtrwimt l—yW Art* iimtt 1193 special occasion announ jJJ STEAK FRY EXCLUDES FOREIGN & DIESEL CARS movies. cing you as the giver. Now you don't have to worry Cash or Check Only Q[fT>OPQr about shopping for a hard Sdtaf cMfmu'' cowon*MO\ Congratulations March Employee of the Month. Debbie to find gift for that special oi'wuiiw nAfiis Burrows. (USPS 45-830) person to enjoy. Come by EVERY TUESDAY our office of call today for Published weekly for S10 a year in Kent County. S14 Mar. 20 specific details on this con- IN MARCH a year outside the county by the Lowell Ledger venient, exciting gift! 4 to 8 p.m. Publishing Company, 105 N. Broadway St Lowell MI 49331. ^ Baked Potato & Salad Bar Roger K. Brown The LOWELL & (all the fixins') .subujav Publisher SAU HOURS CMKYSIKU (616) 897-9261 Mm Md 4 fern ROCKFORD Lowell V.F.W. POST 8303 MM 608 W. Main, Lowell • 897-4960 F\B Second Class Postage Paid at Lowell, MI. 1ms i Fn 1*4 State Savings Bank Published every Wednesday SaMrtl mPlymoulfi Open 111 Midnight • Sunday - Thursday Ledger 307 E. Main Street SCIMCE 4 MRTt POS I'MAS IT-R: Send address change to Mm -fti 7 «-5 15 Open 'til 2 a.m. Friday & Saturday 105 N. Broadway. ) Lowell, MM. II745 pa Oodgc Truchs LOWELL WESTOWN ROCKFORD The Lowell Ledger, P. (). 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Vows SPOKEN Homespun

By Pauline Spray Viewpoint...

Let every thing iluu hath tuned for praise and dianks- designers really went crazy with the AMX and introduced a For weeks Ed and John hauled junk to parts unknown. I breath praise the Lord... giving. series of the little over-powered death traps in what they called didn't really get involved until the actual construction work (Psalm 150:6). How heart wanning are "Big Bad" colors. They painted the bumpers and everything began in finishing off the interior. In the past weeks a ceiling die song of birds, the croaking very bright blue, red, yellow, orange, etc. No, I don't think has been put up, the walls have been covered with pegboard, Have you ever sal on the of frogs, die chirping of crick- there was a "Big Bad Mauve." My brother's $900 junker is lights have been hung, a furnace was installed and everything, "sloop" of iin old farmhouse ets, mid die purring of kittens! cozy comer "Big Bad Green," and looks for all the world like a Lawnboy including the floor, has been painted eitherwhite or light gray. in die dusk of an early spring If these humble creatures can by Roger Brown mower. Ed and I are threatening to sling a mower deck under The transformation was unbelievable! The garage went from evening and listened lo die express Uieir sentiments of joy, it when ihe restoration is complete. a junk peddler's dream (or more likely nightmare) to some- croaking of ihe frogs in a peace, and contentment, how Don't ask me whv*, but for some reason the familyJ seems thing resembling an operating room. I figured we'd be re- nearby pond? Could you not much more should we? Let to be mildly attracted to classic cars. My father has a 1936 quired to wear surgical caps, gowns and rubber gloves. hear diem joining their basso us, too, "proclaim His praise. " Cord Westchester he restored from dirt, grease and rust. He 1 was on hand one night last week w hen "The Project" was profundi) voices in a chorus of Prayer: I will praise dice, also has a 1965 Studebaker Avanti that he prurchased in pretty initiated. That is, we rolled that ugly green hunk of junk into praise? 0 Lord my God, with all my I've been seeing quite a bit of my brothers over the past good condition and has since dolled up. Brother Ed has a nice the the nice bright sterile environment of the garage. I was Have you heard the song heart: imd I will glorify Thy few weeks. John is five years younger than me and Ed is mid-Ws Oldsmobile 442. I used to have a 1967 "E Type" amazed at the transformation. Under the bright lights and of die birds on a summer mom - name forevemiore." Hum lust somewhere in between. We grew up in Saranac, that little burg Jaguar coupe. I was cured of owning a classic car when I against the fresh paint, John's AMX actually looked greener, ing? Everywhere die sound of given me of Thy abundance to six or seven miles east of here. The three of us vowed to blow finally realized that all they do is take up space in the garage uglierand junkierthan it had before. Hard tobelieve,butitdid! and serve as a target for the kids to crash their bicycles into. Since then, Ihe hood, grill, engine, starter, alternator, their musical voices echoed enjoy. I shall ever proclaim Carmen Parsons and Mark Reynolds that one horse town (my sister did have a horse out in our and re-echoed strains of glad- Iliy praise. Amen. backyard), when we struck out on our own. Darned if we For as long as I can remember, John has w anted an AMX. radiator, and a host of other greasy, rusty old parts have been Clark and Greta Parsons her Master's Degree at Grand ness and dianksgiving. didn't. Now he has one. In fact, he has two. He bought a $300 junker removed and scattered about the garage. The place now looks of Lowell are proud to an- Valley State University. The shepherd lad who To our bountiful Father above I took Horace Greeley's advice and headed west. Got as in even worse shape. It has a few parts that are in better shape like a freshly painted, brightly lighted junk peddler's night- nounce ihe engagement of The groom-to-be is a later became king of Israel We will offer our tribute of far as Lowell. Ed struck out in an easterly direction and got than some of the parts on the otherone. I don't know how many mare. graduate of McBain Public loved nature and die great out- praise. their daughter. Carmen Sue, almost to Ionia, about four or five miles from Saranac. John, junkers he'll end up buying before he has enough parts, but 1 A couple of days ago Ed noticed a bunch of eye-letted tags to Mark Boyd Reynolds, son High School and Ferris State of-doors. To him all the crea- For die glorious gift of His being the youngest, and therefore less stricken with wander- can envision his backyard looking like something out of with wires on the workbench, and asked John w hat they were University. tures of God's world seemed love of Bruce and Dorothy lust, only made it as far as the first house outside the village Arkansas before he's through. Who knows, maybe President for. John said he was going to label parts with them for Reynolds of McBain. The couple will exchange to send forth notes of adora- And die blessings diat hallow limits. Flung far and wide as we are, it's needless to say we Clinton will stop by for a "down home type visit" on his next reference when the cargoes back together. With a twinkle in The bride-to-be is a gradu- their vows on July 17, 1993. tion to dieir Creator. And we, our days. don't see that much of each other. bus tour. our eyes, Ed and 1 immediately went to work. The parts too, can hear die same joyous ate of Lowell High School, Following their honeymoon, "The Project," at least so far, doesn't really have anything scattered about the garaue are now properly labeled with tags Cathy Robert and Allen Woem The magnet that has drawn us together over the past few Central Michigan University, Ihe couple plans to reside in reading, "ENGINE", "GRILL", "WHEEL (one of four)," notes when we listen with ears S. F. 9ENNETT weeks has been dubbed, "The Project" by brother Eddie. The to do with the car, other than the fact John's wife has been and is currently working ?n the Lowell area. "WHEEL (steering, one only), "SEAT (with headrest, one of Cathy Roberts and AJIen The future bridegroom is project is a rusted out, run out, but restorable 1969 AMX. The pestering him to get the bright green junker out of sight. "The two)," etc. One of John's daughters showed up while this was Woem announce their en- the son of Dan and Pat Woem AMX was a little two-seat hot rod built by American Motors, Project" has been re-furbishing the inside of a 24' x 24' garage ships represent a majorchange Rupp Sr. of Lowell, recently going on and I put a tag around her wrist that read. "KJD," just gagement. of Saranac. He is a 1987 the successor to Rambler. Rambler, as you remember, was behind John's house. The garage was full to the rafters with in the way the U. S. Navy completed recruit training. H in case she got lost amid the junk. The bride-to-be is the graduate of Saranac High responsible for equipping the over 65" crowd with ugly slow years of accumulated "junk." One of the best jokes regarding views warfare systems. In the During the training cycle School and is employed at IN THE SERVICE moving vehicles perfect for gawking down the highway at "The Project" came from one of John's friends. When we were With the Brown brothers involved, this AMX restoration daughter of Jay Roberts and past, separate systems in- Ansel Electric in Holland. at Marine Corps Recruit De- about twenty miles per hour. nearing completion of the renovation, Ed asked this guy if he'd is going to be a long, long project. Whether or not that ugly Bonnie Gokey of Lowell. She cluded radars, sonar, guns, A September 11 wedding pot, San Diego, recruits are ever seen the inside of the garage before it had been gutted out. green little car is ever reassembled is questionable. The is a 1989 graduate of Saranac missiles, etc. The AEGIS Apparently the new blood following the American Mo- is being planned. Center in Dahlgren, VA. taught the basicsof battlefield The guy said, "Yeah, I was in there once. John was in there unquestionable part of Ihe "The Project" is that there will be High School and is employed Navy Fire Controlman weapon system, found on the tors takeover wanted to change the Rambler image and came The AEGIS Tra ning survival, introduced to typi- working on something, and he backed out long enough for me a lot of laughs along the way. I'll keep you posted. at J. C. Pennv. 3rd Class Petty Officer Navy's newest cruisers and out with flashy cars like the Marlin, Javelin ar.d AMX. The Center provides management, cal military daily routine, and to step in for a peek." Nathan R.Pratt, son of Rob- destroyers, is a completely leadership, and training in personal and professional The average person uses fewer than 25,000 ert C. and Rila F. Pratt of integrated weapon system support of AEGIS fleet op- standards. Another accusation is that schools spend tot) much on words in speaking, and even fewer in writing. Lowell, recently reported for which is partitioned into com- grown significantly. Drug education, special education, P. A. erations worldwide. All recruits participate in duty at the AEGIS Trainim: pute r -co n t rolied se n so rs, 25 and other state and federal mandates have placed greater school administration. We've all seen the figures for CEO's The school houses nu- an active physical condition- salaries and bonuses in the business community. Given that, weapons and control systems. and greater demands on schools. Yet, according the Educa- merous classrooms, equip- ing program and gain profi- it won't be necessary to justify the salaries of school adminis- Students such as Pratt are tional Research Service (ERS), since 1960 the number of top ciency in a variety of military ment rooms, and laboratories On Line— level administrators has dropped from 40,000 to 15,300 (a 62 trators in comparison. It is worth noting, however, that the schooled in ihe maintenance that simulate an AEGIS Ship's skills including first aid. rille typical local school district superintendent manages an enter- and operation of this weapon percent decline). The number of principals has dropped from MUSIC MASTER marksmanship and dose-or- combat system. The school is system, assuring high system with Lowell School Superintendent 118,000 to 82,000 (a 31 percent decline). prise comparable to that of a multimillion dollar industrial staffed and maintained by a der drill. Teamwork and solf- "Your Radio Shack Dealer" reliability in ihe fleet. In 1960, there was one teacher for every 27 pupils; now corporation, and at a salary far less than their industrial team of military and civilian discipline are emphasi/ed there is one teacher for every 17 pupils. This means school counterpart would receive. WE NOW CARRY.. Pratlisa 1990 graduate of professionals, dedicated to throughout the cycle. Fritz Esch In the ERS study alluded to earlier, it concluded that while Cassettes • CD's Lowell High School. He en- administrators have more staff to evaluate, more mandates to training and equipping every The 199] graduate of implement, more programs to initiate and generally more gains have been made in teacher salaries over the past decade, tered Ihe Navy in June I99(). TOO MANY ADMINISTRATORS & Electrical Needs ORBIT Navy Fire Controlman with Lowell High School joined responsibilities, and at the same time, there are fewerof them. in light of the preparation required teaching is still considered TM| MAGA2INC Of TM( N(W TElEVlSKDN AND OTHER MYTHS the skills they will Marine Pvt. John T. Rupp. the Marine Corps in October. a low paying job. Of note is the fact that salaries are less today HOURS; Monday thru FYiday 9-0; Saturday 9-5; Closed Sunday man the U. S. Navy's most son of Martha M. and John T. 1992. Schools have been chided that they should be more like 209 E. MAIN STREET, LOWELL • PHONE 897>6040 sophisticated warships. The following is an editorial printed in the Foitnighter than they were over a decade ago, and the difference is business. The ERS report shows that central office administra- AEGIS cuided missile which is a publication of the Michigan Association of School relatively narrow. Few, if any, businesses have this same Administrators and it seemed timely and appropriate for this tors make up only 1.6 percent of the staff of public schools and pattern of compensation in their organization. Browers weeks column. all administrators combined are just 4.5 percent of total staff. If education is to make the changes necessary to meet the Much has been written lately about the number of admin- The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are 14.5 challenges of the next century, we need to look at what istrators employed by school districts. As with so many things, employees for every manager in K-12 education. This com- research tells us about strong leadership. Universally accepted the real story is far different from what is commonly por- pares with 9.3 in transportation; 8.4 in food products; 7.1 in research on effective schools has demonstrated the effects of AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY celebrate manufacturing; 6.6 in utilities; 6.3 in construction; 5.5 in trayed. strong district and building leadership. Nationally recognized ADA COMMUNITY During the pas; decade the responsibilities of school ad- printing and publishing; 5.4 in mining; 4.7 in communica- consultants have repeatedly pointed out the value of strong REFORMED CHURCH CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CALVARY CHRISTIAN ministrators for the development, initiation, staffing, evalua- tions; and 3.6 in public administration. Reflecting on this, leaders in business and industry. Why would it be any different 7227 Thornapple Rtvef Df 676-1032 CHURCH OF LOWELL REFORMED CHURCH 50 years tion and management of new programs and services have maybe business ought to be more like education. in education? It isn't! Pastor: THOMAS J. BARTHA Meeting at the Lowell Middle School OF LOWELL Morning Worship 10:00 A.M. (12675 Foreman) REV. CARL J. REITSMA- 897-9836 Sunday School 11:20 A M. Sunday Morning Worship 1151 West Mam Street. Lowell. Ml married Evening Worship 6:00 PM. Morning Worship 10:00 A. M Aims," parents of children with more than two unexcused enterprise zones create new jobs in the community. How they And Children's Activities 10:00 A.M. ,\ Conifl, We invite you to make Sunday School 11:20 A.M. absences a school year would be financially penalized either work is this: businesses who invest in economically depressed this community church Midweek Bible Studies and Youth Groups Evening Worship 6:00 PM A golden wedding anni- through their state income tax personal deductions or state aid. areas receive tax reductions. In 1980, the federal government your church home "LISTENING AND HELPING" Nursery available at both services versary will be observed on All of us who are parents must take responsibility for our appointed Benton Harbor the first Michigan city to have an WELCOME TO ALL 897-0077 Barrier Free March 21 bv John and Belly children and their futures. Without an education, many young- enterprise zone. Last year at this time, an official in charge of (Smith) Brower, Sr. sters will lack the skills they need to be self-reliant and the Benton Harbor program tesiified before a Senate commit- ALTON BIBLE CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL The couple, formerly of personally successful. While many moms and dads are very tee that since 1980, the enterprise zone had brought in more OF LOWELL Lincoln Lake Ave. at 3 Mile Road Sunday School 10:00 A M CHURCH OF LOWELL Lowell, now reside at concerned about the education their children are getting, still than, $37 million in new investment and led to the creation of 2275 West Main Street Morning Worship 11:00 A M (United Church of Christ) Bostwick Lake. others ~ sadly enough - are not paying aHention. And I more than 725 new jobs. There are a host of western Michigan Sun Worship Services.. .9:30 A M & 6:00 P M Evening Praise 6:00 PM 404 North Hudson • 897-5906 The occasion will be cel- believe it is in all of our best interest to step in and make sure communities that could use similar boosts, such as Grand Sunday School 11:00 A M Wednesday AWANA 7:00 PM By: Dick Post humus ebrated with an open house all youngsters have an opportunity for a good education. It is Awana - Wednesday 6:30 PM (Sept - April) Worship and Church School 10 00 AM Ladies Bible Study - Tues 9:30 A M Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 PM Dr Roger LaWane ...... Pastor from 2 to 6 p.m. at I he a right all children deserve. Rapids, Muskegon and Battle Creek. Prayer Meeting, call for location ...7 00 PM Eleanor Martin Director of Education Bostwick Lake Cogregational The "Higher Aims" proposal is part of a larger package of The "Deadbeat Parents" legislation would ensure that dads REV KENNETH R MCGEE Pastor Roger MacNaughton Director of Music SENATE HAS HIGHER AIMS' FOR JOEGERKIN PASTOR 097 0017 897 5648 or 897 4273 Church. All relatives and bills designed to help people to help themselves rather than or moms continue to pay child support once they've left the Barner-Free Nursery Provided MICHIGAN S FUTURE )AN NAVE ASSOC PASTOR 897 6737 YOU ARE WELCOME' friends are encouraged to join depending on government. Other proposals we are consider- home, and the recodification of the Michigan Opportunity and in celebrating this joyous oc- ing would force parents lo pay their child support, allow Skills Training program would make education and job train- Very few things in life are certain. But one thing that is sure GOOD SHEPHERD casion. No gifts, please. certain cities to set up enterprise zones to spur investment and ing programs a must for many welfare recipients. FIRST UNITED METHODIST ST. MARY'S is the value of a solid education. Being able to read and write CHURCH OF LOWELL LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSIONARY CHURCH force welfare recipients to seek education or job training. These proposals are aimed at making all of us more 10501 SetttemxxJPh 897 7185I CATHOLIC CHURCH not only lends itself as an essential tool, it also gives a person 621 E. Mam Street 897-5936 All of these proposals have an impact on you. According responsible for our own actions. In turn, taxpayers aren't 10305 Bluewater Highway Sunday School 9:45 A M 402 N Amity a sense of self-confidence and self-reliance. And school goes REGULAR HOURS * to a study released this week by the National League of Cities, forced to totally cany the burden of those dependent on the Worship Service 11 00 A M Morning Worship .... 9 00 A M & 10 45 A M Morning Worship 10:00 A.M. beyond academics. It also teaches discipline, socialization income levels of cities and surrounding suburbs rise and fall Evening Service 6:00 P.M. Church School 9:30 to 10:30 A M Sunday School & Adult Bible 9:00 A.M. MSGNR JAMES MORAN The first windmills and hard work. TOGETHER. And together is the only way to solve the government. Only through positive reforms can we give REV WILLIAM AMUNDSEN. MINISTER Prayer and Praise • Wed., 7:30 PM JOSEPH FREMER. PASTOR MASSES were probably built, not This is why I am so pleased by action the Senate took this detrimental problems facing all of us. people the tools and ability to take care of themselves, and that Nursery available at both services GLENN H MARKS Senior Pastor. 897 9110 897-6307 STAN GERIG Associate Pastor. 897 5894 Saturday Mass 5 30 p in Holland, but in Iran. past week to pass a bill that encourages parents of children in is what I believe these proposals will do. Barrier • Free Entrance M A pilot project in southwest Michigan has proven that ALL ARE WELCOME! Sunday Masses 9:00 & 11:00 A M grades 1-5 to keep their youngsters in school. Under "Higher The Lowell l^djjer-Wednesday. March 17,1993-Page 6

50 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - MARCH 18,1943 City passes water The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, March 17,1993-Page 7 Lowell school students ask for yam scraps to knit into afghans for the Red Cross. by Approval of new legislation Meats, butter, fats, cheese and canned fish will take Priscilla red ration coupons after March 29. meter ordinance Clark-Ellis selects Lussmyer The AllStar Radio Jamboree will play at the high ants. school auditorium tonight, with a matinee for the stu- Lowell's City Council has •may ease auto insurance rates passed an ordinance rcquir- The council determined r% - a •• ~ e p i • ii ••r* *i i _i . _ • dents this afternoon. Rate relief for Michigan basic coverage," said Rep. will: of the problem by curbing ing buildings wilh more than it would be fairer and easier Grand River is high enough to have entered a number motorists is on the fast track Jack Horton. "Consumers de- • freeze the new rate for expenses for insurance com- delegates to Girl's one renial unit lo have sepa- to col led wa te r a nd se we r hi 11 s of Main Street store basements. following last Tuesday's serve comprehensive, reason- six months panies, and controlling legal rate water meters. from individual renters. Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker speaks out again against House approval of legislation ably priced protection that • create good driver, auto costs without hindering an In the past, when a build- The exception to ihis or- those politicians and business leaders who profit greatly that reduces auto insurance offers the flexibility to suit safety and antitheft discounts injured person's ability to cor- ing had only one meter and dinance states that if the owner from the war. premiums an average of 16 individual needs. • require drivers to carry rect a wrong," Horton ex- State Program several renters, typically, one lakes the responsibility for percent, announced slate Rep. "Significant reforms in at least SI million in medical plained. renter would be responsible payment, separate meters are 25 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - MARCH 14,1968 lack Morton, R - Belmont, this bill will save motorists and rehabilitation protection "This is a victory for rale for payment and trying lo col- not required. r Ice breakup has produced no serious jams so far who supported the measure. money without sacrificing the but allow optional coverage payers as well as a tribute to led shares from the other ten- Ledger Entries along either the Flat or Grand Rivers. Passage of House Bill generous benefits of our no- of up to SS million the shared-power arrange- The Gark-Ellis American The Girls State program Lowell area fishermen would like to have salmon 4156 alleviates the financial fault system. The legislation • include ton refonns that ment in the House. My col- Legion Auxiliary has selected is sponsored by Ihe American of 100, 75, 50 and 25 Years Ago turned loose in the Grand River. burden on consumers which was drafted without interfer- ensure more premium dollars leagues and 1 passed a bipar- the following girls as del- Legion Auxiliary. This pro- Printer Don McNaughton explains the offset printing Hortoo believes must be a leg- ence from special interest go to victims instead of law- tisan insurance reform plan in egates to the American Le- gram is a working program in process which has been used in this week's edition with Lowell Township islative priority. groups and has consumers' yers the first three months of the gion Auxiliary Girl's State government, where they have the new press. "Auto insurance should best interests in mind." • prevent motorists who 87th Legislature, in contrast program to be held at Central the opportunity to learn and 100 YEARS AGO IN THE JOURNAL - MARCH 15,1893 Cub scouts collect nine bags of litter in a quarter-mile not be a luxury, yet skyrock- The legislation will roll are more than SO percent at to the years of wrangling that Michigan University, June 12- experience many new things. Spring breakup of heavy ice in Michigan, and of Lincoln Lake just outside the city limits. approves light eting premiums have strained back insurance rates to Nov. fault from suing produced nothing but rancor 20. The girls will take home other places has caused gorges (piling-up) in the rivers, Grass fire season calls out the firemen five times in family budgets and forced 1,1992 levelsandcut them an • improve access to insur- under previous House Emily Davis, daughter of from the program a strong in turn causing great flooding. The Grand River at Muir three days. many drivers to go without average of 16 percent. It also ance in urban areas leaderships. I am optimistic Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Davis, pride in their country's values is cutting a new channel across the wheat fields. industrial rezoning • provide more consumer that people will see a greater of Lowell, is the Clark Ellis of freedom and democracy, Alabama Polytech has developed an electric "mortar" information through a central emphasis on sound public Auxiliary delegate. and an understanding of its (motor?) that can thresh grain, cut silage and gin cotton. information center that can policy now that Republicans Andrea Richmond, of system of national, state and Positive steps have been tion to this approval states M. D. Wilson says that he will destroy 10,000 nega- be reached by calling a toll- share control of the chamber. Lowell, daughter of Mr. and county government. These City Council awards taken that will allow a light Grooters must file a new ap- LEGAL NOTICES tives on April 1, unless prints are ordered beforehand. free number Tuesday's action bodes Mrs. Jerrold Richmond and citizens can also get a feeling industrial facility lo be built plication for industrial PUD The warmer weather brings out the sugaring crews • control medical costs by well for continued success in Ann Kilpatrick, of Alto, for their rights and responsi- in Lowell Township. (Planned Urban Develop- and wheels replace runners, where roads can be used. limiting the amount hospitals enacting a constructive daughter of Mrs. Maribeth bilities by gaining a working maintenance contract Lowell's Township Board ment) re-zoning under the The race is on for appointments in Washington and STATE OF MICHIGAN can overcharge auto insurers agenda for Michigan.** Krause, are sponsored by the knowledge of local govern- has approved the requests by township's industrial PUD dress was elsewhere for the new administration. CIRCUIT COURT FOR for medical care of accident HB 4156 now goes to the Lowell Rotary Club. ment. The Lowell City Council was among nine bids the city Grooters Development firm ordinance, at such time as it is 319 Paris SE THE COUNTY OF KENT victims. Some now charge as Senate for consideration. Sup- has awarded its 1993 lawn received. The city based its to re-zone property along I- enacted. The development Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 75 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - MARCH 14,1918 much as 135 percent of actual port from the upper chamber maintenance contract to Prati decision on how much il 96 and Alden Nash from agri- firm has indicated, in writing, shall answer ortake such "The Son of Tarzan" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is WILLIE C. WARD, cost to compensate for Med- and governor is expected. Lake Landscaping and Lawn would cost to cut the lawns cultural to light industrial. it would agree to this stipula- other action as may be running as a serial. Plaintiff, icaid losses. The bill would take effect Maintenance. four times. Pratt'4 bid was The approval has a few tion. permitted by law on or The new "War-Savings" stamps are on sale in Lowell File No. 93-77223-DO "The bill gets lo the core 120 days after becoming law. businesses, with 25c and $5 stamps issued. A new The lawns which will be $2060 for four cuts which stipulations that Grooters Re-submitting the appli- vs. before the 7th day of May, Liberty Bond issue will also be coming soon. maintained are Richards Park, averages lo $515 per cut. must adhere to, but is a posi- cation from light industrial to VICTOR J. WARD, 1993 The Vergennes Cooperative Club is doing Red Cross the Look Memorial Fire Sta- The city expects to save tive step for the developer to industrial PUD provides the Defendant. FAILURE to comply with The first person known to actually pilot a heav- Thomet sewing at each meeting in addition to Liberty stamps and tion, the Recreation Park ball almost $18,000 this coming seek potential clients. developer wilh more flexibil- the Order shall result In a ier than air flying machine was German engineer wartime recipe exchanges. field, Shepard Drive- year over last years cost. This Now that the firm knows ity when it comes to the use At a session of said Judgment by default Otto Lilienthal who flew a glider in 1891. against you, the Defen- The Senate appropriates a large sum forthe eradica- McMahon Park area, and the is based on a 24 week season the land will be re-zoned it and placement of buildings. Court held in the Hali of dant, for relief as set forth tion of cattle diseases, especially tuberculosis. maintenance building at Rec- running from April to Octo- can aggressively seek clients The PUD will also allow ihe Justice, Grand Rapids, in the Complaint filed The Federal Board for Vocational Education asks reation Park. ber. for its proposed facility. Be- township more control over I Michigan on Congress to establish adequate vocational education Pratt Lake Landscaping fore the approval Grooters had the final design and place- Feb.10,1993 against you. VERGENNES MICHAEL R. for returning wounded and crippled soldiers. no guarantee that the land ment of the building. PRESENT: The Honor- SMOLENSKI would be re-zoned, thus it Currently Lowell's plan- able MICHAEL R. TOWNSHIP » * » CIRCUIT COURT could not guarantee clients ning commission is working SMOLENSKI, Circuit JUDGE A man travels the world thai a facility would be built. w ith the townships lawyer on Court Judge. over in search of what he 'With ihis approval 1 see a lining (he PUD to meet Ihe On the 11th day of Janu- needs and returns home to LEGAL AID OF NOTICE LOWELL no stumbling blocks to build- needs of the township. The ary, 1993, an action for find it. —George Moore ing on the site," said Town- PUD has not been submitted divorce was filed by the WESTERN MICHIGAN ship Superv isor John Timp- to the board but is near above named Plaintiff By: Mark F. Haslem ANNUAL MEETING BURGER (P-45432) son. completion. against you, the above 1 Attorney for Plaintiff The only major stipula- named Defendant, in the The Annual Meeting Will Be Held: KING Circuit Court for the 430 Federal Square County of Kent. Building SATURDAY, MARCH 20,1993 AT 1:00 P.M. IT iS HEREBY ORDERED Grand Rapids, Michigan that you, the Defendant, 49503 at the Vergennes Township Hail, 10381 Bailey Now EED whose last known ad- (616) 774-0672 Drive, Lowell, Mi. A budget shall be O submitted for consideration. •V' > Offering W" • Citizens attending the hearing have the right LOWELL HEATING & to provide written and oral comments and ask An IRA from FB Annuity Company questions concerning the entire budget. o guarantees you a lifetime retirement income. AIR CONDITIONING JOHN CLORE You save on taxes, too, because your interest A copy of the entire proposed budget shall be earnings are tax-deferred. You might also qualify 1002 W. 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Arrested, by Lowell officers, March 7 for driving while Burger King of Lowell and the YMCA are joining together ATHLETIC BOOSTERS "SPRING FUNG" license suspended, second offense, was Robert Ramsdell, 24. to help benefit the YMCA Invest In Youth program. The Lowell Athletic Boosters will have their first annual The benefit will be held on Tuesday, March 23 from 4 to 7 "Spring Fling," a craft-bake sale and gently used formal/party of Grand Rapids. A 16yearold juvenile was injured in an accident March 11 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the Lowell YMCA dress sale on Saturday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will when her vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by Sean Invest In Youth program. be held at the Lowell Middle School, 12675 Foreman Rd. For more information, as a seller or a buyer, contact Deb Strauss in the High School parking lot. "SHE'S BAAAACK!!" Williams at 897-6405. Mike or Sharon Lesky at 691-7776 or Bertha Callaghan, 34, of Saranac, backed into a vehicle Sandra Bartlett returns this month lo the Lowell Aits Center Lowell Middle School at 897-9222. driven by Terry DeWitt, 42, of Lowell in the FMB Bank with two new and exciting after-school drawing workshops. parking lot on East Main Street March 5. No injuries were The first beginner's class starts Wednesday, March 24. All CLASS OF 1*73 REUNION reported. materials ftimished. The advanced workshop begins on Thurs- The 20 year class reunion for the class of 1973 will be held Lacey Wood, 28, ofBelding, was arrested, on March 10, by day, March 25. Saturday, July 24 at Larkins "The Other Place." Lowell officers on a warrant issued out of a Grand Rapids City LISTING The fees are $40 for LAAC members $48 for non-mem- For more infonnation call Glen at 897-8756 or Kelly at court for non-sufficient funds checks. bers. Register early as space is limited. To sign your child up 897-0132. Arrested March 1 for driving under the influence of alcohol or for more infonnation call The Arts Center at 897-8545. OFF THE BLOTTER second offense, and driving on a suspended license was MAGAZINE Elizabeth Smith, 34, of Greenville. ANNUAL SHOWBOAT QUEEN S PAGEANT Arrested and taken lo the Kent County Jail on a Friend ol Jason LaMontagne, 22, of Saranac was involved in a The Annual Showboat Queen's Pageant is scheduled for the Court warrant issued out of Ingham County on March 7 properly damage accident March 10 when he lost control of the Saturday, April 17. This pageant is open to all young women, was Douglas Palmerton, 32, of Lowell. car he was driving and struck two mail boxes, on West Main ^ Features Complete 16 to 21 years of age, who in Lowell and its surrounding Tara Tervree, 21, of Lowell was arrested March 7 on a Street near Alden Nash. Listings of Lowell communities. Applications may be picked-up at the following bench warrant for contempt of court issued by the City of Cable TV Channels locations: Lowell High School, FMB State Savings Bank, Riverview, cont'd... On A Daily Basis. of approximately $86,(KK) a to Pam's efforts," While said Future Planning, continued... month for its scrvicc. Ofthe small percent ol dis- "The committee was Idema said that, because in monitoring and updating tudes of school and commu- While the major impact is ciplinary problems ai the • Complete & pleased with the way Phil such a process had been done ilsdocumenl. Board treasurer nity leaders surrounding the on the youths, il also impacts Lowell Middle School, LMS Easy To Use handled the planning process before and because there Jack Lane suggested that a district's strengths and weak- Lowell Schools. assistant principal Jim Hardi n last fall," VanAntwerp said. wasn't a need to re-invent the planning committee be cre- nesses. "Most of the kidswere spe- said a disproportionate num- • Board trustee Steve Idema wheel, that getting the com- ated for the district for this * To identify the crucial cial needs kids," said Jim ber of them involved • Listings Coincide said he wasn't and the board munity involved again would purpose. "It seems this was issues impacting the future White, Lowell Director of Riverview students. shouldn't be as concerned not take that much longer. the intent of the lasl strategic success of the district. Special Education and Instruc- The uneasiness which was With Numbers On about getting the review com- Director of School and plan, but people ran out of * And, lo build a spirit of tion. "Special Education prcvelani between Lowell Your Tuner pleted as making sure that the Community Services, Dick gas," Lane said. ownership for plan updating Funding (Section 53, Section Schools and Riverview ex- community be a part of it. Korb added that the school is The preliminary project among key stakeholders. 52, and Act 18) comes from isted partly because of Ilu Channel Station City The committee felt that in a better position to handle work plan calls for the strate- Elements which will serve the state. It is based on the diffrence in philosphies. ac- there was not enough time for the process since il already gic planning process to take as the framework and focus of numberofkids that come from cording to White. "Riverview MTV Music local residents to lead a com- has available lo it demograph- 4-5 months. The key objec- future planning sessions are residential homes such as always focused on Irealmeni NASH WSYM Lansing mittee through Ihe proc ess. It ics, trends, enrollment, and tives of the plan arc: vision, external environment, Wedgewood (formally first and thencame education. ffl «g WOTV Grand Rapids said because of liming, it soc ial economic factors which * To define accomplish- community, leadership style Honcycieek) and agencies like That did not mirror ihe phi GD (DOS WXM! G. Rapids needed to be moved along will all help expedite the pro- ments resulting from and partnership, planning, Riverview. losophy of the school." (DOS WGVU Grand Rapids more quickly and that a pro- cess. implementation of the 1988 curriculum services, school Of the $25(),(XX) of Chap- Conklin stated thai he fell SO WKAR East Lansing fessional was needed to do One area Quada felt the plan financing, criteria for success, ter One grant monies Ihe Riverview's due process was (DUD WZZM Grand RapMi that. lasl strategic plan failed was * To assess current alti- and governance. school receives each year, violated by the way DSS has 0 HBO Pramium $28,(KM) iseannarked toward handled the problem. "I don'l O TBS Chapter I (math and reading) belcive it followed its own © MAX for students who come from procedures. We are currently DISN Prainiufli NOTICE 41-12-03-152-013 41-12-03-153-005 institutions such as Riverview. discussingthis wilh our allor- USA 41-12-03-153-017 41-12-03-154-002 The Chapter one program re- ney." RAM Family 41-12-03-176-003 41-12-03-152-016 quired one teacher to work The Riverview presideni WQN 41-12-03-153-010 41-12-03-152-006 wilh children in the program. notes that prior to the agency s ESPN Sports G RATTAN 41-12-03-152-001 41-12-03-153-013 CNN News "If ihe students are not here closing, it received a Idler 41-12-03-153-015 41-12-03-154-004 next year, lhal will impact Ihe stating that this was being doiK* ffi CNNHEAD 41-12-03-176-006 41-12-03-152-011 funds the school receives to as a cost-saving method. I NICK A&E TOWNSHIP 41-12-03-176-016 41-12-03-176-002 employ a teacher." While said. believe we've taken the cor- SD CD PASS Troy LISTINGS FOR FRI., MARCH 19 41-12-03-152-005 41-12-03-152-010 Lowell Schools has been rective measures lo resolve ffld) WWMT Kalamazoo NOTICE OF PUBLIC 41-12-03-154-003 41-12-03-154-009 serving Riverview since 1976. the problem, " Conklin ex- 41-12-03-176-010 41-12-03-153-009 QD® WUHQ Battle Creek Pam Thomas, Special Edu- plained. "I've been told by leh WILX Lansing THRU THURS., MARCH 25 HEARING TO 41-12-03-176-007 41-12-03-154-008 ffi® cation Director, worked hard DSS that I'd never run an WLNS Lansing Sunday and Monday on ABC, Sam Nelll and Oscar winner Anjelica Huston star in Family Pictures, a miniseries based 41-12-03-176-005 41-12-03-177-008 ffl® over Ihe last two years lo im- agency like Riverview again. DISC on Sue Miller's best-selling novel about the changes in one family's life brought about by the birth of an autistic child. ESTABLISH SPECIAL 41-12-03-152-015 41-12-03-153-008 prove ihe relationship My question to them is, alier TNT Atlanta Directed by Philip Saville, the project also stars Kyra Sedgwick, Dermot Mulroney and Jamie Harold. ASSESSMENT 41-12-03-177-004 41-12-03-154-005 between the school and the way I've been treated by 41-12-03-152-012 41-12-03-154-012 Riverview. "The relationship the DSS, who would want to." 41-12-03-301-002 41-12-03-153-011 was an improving one thanks DISTRICT 41-12-03-177-009 41-12-03-301-020 M.A.C. Drive Special Assessment District No. 1 41-12-03-153-007 41-12-03-177-005 41-12-03-176-004 41-12-03-153-014 A liiimorist is a man who feel# bad but fet'l* Your Source For Top Quality GM Vehicles From NOTiCE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town- 41-12-03-153-016 ^mmI about it. ship Board of the Township of Grattan, County of —Don Heroic! Kent, Michigan, having received petitions to make TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the THOMET'S certain public improvements consisting of the Township of Grattan will hold a public hearing on IT]* KNOW blacktop or asphalt paving of a portion of M.A.C. the 20th day of March, 1993 at 11;00 a.m. at the Longnt Usting Thefts. Drive, a public road, from record owners of lands Township Hall In said Township, to hear and con- A Great Selection constituting more that 50 % of the total frontage sider any objections to the petitions filed, the LOWELL on said public road, has resolved its intention to proposed Improvements, the proposed special Of Used Cars & proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to its assessment district, and all other matters relating BUICK' authority under Act 188 of the Public Acts of to said Improvements. CHARTER Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Trucks and New Improvements in the Township. The Township TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans Board has tentatively determined that the cost of and estimates of cost forthe Improvements are on Car Trades said Improvements shall be specially assessed file with the township clerk for public examination. TOWNSHIP against each of the following described lots and Also See Us For Authorized GM Parts and parcels of land, which together comprise the PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE NOTICE OF REZONING following proposed special assessment district; PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Service Including A Complete Body Shop AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL PLEASE BE NOTIFIED that the Lowell Charter and Towing Service... M.A.C. Drive Special Assessment District No. 1 NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITH- Township Board, at its regular meeting on March (g) The Great American Road OUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. 15,1993, approved of Robert Grooters Develop- Lots and Parcels Numbered; 1250 West Main St, ment Company's request and rezoned approxi- This Notice was authorized by the Township mately 250 acres at the Southwest corner of 41-12-03-176-015 41-12-03-152-008 Board of the Township of Grattan. 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The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, March 17f1993-Page 18 Freestyle Wrestling Eighth-grade drama class to present "The Spell Red Arrows fall to Huskies, 54-48 Lowell Often die basketball gurus Huskies' Eric Monroe netted some pressure defense, went season of the world talk about how FHN's first 10 points of the on an 8-0 run, closing the gap importaiu the first three min- second half, helping the Hus- to six at 46-40 with four begins On Wednesday evening, Land of Never Nod, to cel- utes of the second half of a kies build a 35-24 lead. minutes to play. erful witch, Evilina. March 24, the Middle School ebrate the birth of the baby basketball game are. "Monroe and Gortsema Northern missed the front Come and see the conse- The 1993 freestyle wres- drama class, under the direc- Princess Briar-Rose. The That was illustrated ever (Tom) have been our leaders end of a one-and-one four quences of this grave error tling season started this past tion of Cheryl Blodgett, will King and Queen are very care- so clearly last Wednesday this year. They both have av- times in the final three-and- (including the magical trans- weekend with tournaments present the classic, "The Spell fully making preparations for night in the district contest eraged around 17 points a half minutes of play. "If we formation of the handsome being held at Northview and lof Sleeping Beauty." the celebration, with one ex- between Lowell and Forest game, " Huskie coach Blair hit those foul shots this game prince into a frog) at 7:30 As the play opens, a grand ception, they have neglected Hills Northern at East Grand Peterson said. "We need is a lot easier," Peterson said. Lakeview. p.m. in the Middle School At Northview there were party is being planned in the to invite the wicked and pow- Rapids. In which the Huskies Monroe to step up at critical At one two-minute stretch cafetorium. Admission is free. won 54-48. times." (from 3:42 to 1:41) Noithern over 800 wrestlers compet- Trailing by four points at Monroe led all scorers with was one of four from the line. ing. The medal winners were halftime, the Red Arrows had 22 points. Kurt Myers tallied Lowell did not capitalize on four uips down the floor to cut 14 and Tom Gortsema added the opportunity, though, as it as follows: into the deficit, but were un- 10. was outscored 3-0 during that Group 1 able to capitalize. Forest Hills Northem took stretch. Alex Carpenter, second; MWe just couldn't get the a 10-point lead (42-32) into "The opportunities were Scan Gannon, second; ball to drop/ Lowell coach the fourth quarter. Baskets by there," Beachler said. "The Michael Nearing, second; Phil Beachler said. "I think we Gortsema and Casey Brume Is boys made a good comeback Craig Carpenter, third; Noah missed three lay-ups at the extended the Huskie lead to and showed great heart." Scoby, third; Joe VanLaan, third. i start of the third quarter." 46-32. FHN's Peterson agreed. While the Red Arrows Following a Lowell time- "Lowelljustdoesnotquit,"he Group II couldn't fmd the well, the out, the Red Arrows behind said. "That guard. Summers, Bryan Cannon, first; Nick he's a real good ballplayer. I Lillie, first; Mike Forward, thought we did a decent job of second; Issac Scoby, second. shutting down his penetra- Group IV The cast members of "The Spell of Sleeping Beauty are, front row, left to right: Michelle tion." Brett West, first; Steve Way, Trish Acevedo, Lisa Rollins, Jessica Anstetl, Meagan DeZwaan; second row: Erin Peterson was also happy VanLaan, second; David Patterson, Brent Tichelaar, as the King, Becky Thomas, as the Queen; standing: Mark Kirsch, The Waterproofing Altermtlve with the way his club pen- Luyk, third; Nick West, third. as the Prince, and Asheley Pullen, as Princess Briar-Rose. etrated the Lowell zone in the Lakeview had over 300 1-800-968-8333 wrestlers competing. Medal For free on site inspection second half. "We got into the gaps," he said. winners were as follows: DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC Summers led Lowell in Group I CCO Huskie defense proved too much for Red Arrows. scoring with 16 points. George Jake Brower, third and Dr. Paul Tuthili Ponchaud tallied 11 and Greg J. J. Wilder, first. Jannenga added nine. Group III Providing Modern Chiropractic Care In A The cast members of "The Spell of Sleeping Beauty arc, front row, left to right: Shannon With the loss Lowell ended John McKay, first and Saturday, March 20 - 6-7:30 p.m. Theodore, Nichole Linkfield, Casey Harper, Mike Scigliano; second row: Christie Bauman, Superior Environment. (Insurance Accepted) its season at 8-14. Travis Lake, second. Sunday, March 21,12-1 pm Amara Truax, as Evilina; Shelly Slaal; standing: Denny Briggs, Rachael Johnson, Shari "It's been an exciting year. kOrieser. ST. MARY'S ALL PURPOSE ROOM We've been competitive in all Missing from the pictured arc Jake Callier, Amber Dreyer, James Hunter and Anven Jones. 897-4999 Profits To Youth Group but a couple of games. The 11827 E. Fulton, Lowell $12 Family Ticket $2...6-11 seniors on this club should be 5 & Under FREE proud, ihey have not quit,"' $3.50 Adult Beachler said. The next time you read in this paper about things costing billions or tril- VU SPAGHETTI. BREADSTICKS. SALAD, DESSERT & BEVERAGE yr lions, consider this: about a billion seconds ago, Alaska had just become ////////////////. the 48th state. ti C77Y COUNCIL PROCSSXim^ c/rrcouNaL •ssssssssssssssssssssss. future projects. He added that TerHorst & Rinzema are typically one renter may be responsible for payment and Downtown Development Authority Chairman, stated that a very reputable firm. Pasquale mentioned that Ken tries to collect shares from other tenants. Having each at the next City Council meeting he will formally present OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS SEWER FUND 20,982.62 NAY: 0. Shaler had stated at the bid opening that Terhorst & renter with a meter is more fair and makes it easier to funding and planning objectives of the DDA. City Man- OF WATER FUND 11,534.57 ABSENT: 1. Rinzema is a good contractor. collect water and sewer bills. This proposed ordinance ager Pasquale stated that the priority projects have been CITY COUNCIL EQUIPMENT FUND 193.40 MOTION CARRIED. was recommended by City Treasurer/Finance Director presented previously in the City Manager's report as well OF THE AIRPORT FUND 76.15 IT WAS MOVED BY THOMPSON and seconded by Judy Noonon and Account Clerk Charlene McNab. It was as to the Planning Commission. CITY OF LOWELL CURRENT TAX FUND 297.966.56 Item #2. BIDS - NORTHEAST BOOSTER PUMPING HODGES to accept the low bid of $282,900from TerHorst noted that if the landlord pays the bill, separate meters STATION. Tim McNamara, of Fishbeck, Thompson, & Rinzema of Ada with a deduct change order of $28,749 are not required. Forthe Regular Meeting of MONDAY, MARCH 1,1993. Item #1. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Carr and Huber, was present to discuss the bids for the (net $254,151) for the installation of a northeast booster Item #7. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Councilmember A. 621E. MAIN - FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH installation of a Northeast Booster Pumping Station. He kpumping station located at Reservoir Hill. IT WAS MOVED BY HODGES and seconded by THOMP- Thompson questioned the progress of the sidewalk The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor - VARIANCE FOR GROUND SIGN LOCATION - PUB- said that the following four bids were received on Febru- rYEA: 4. SON to set a public hearing date for March 15.1993 to program. City Manager Pasquale stated he is in the Maatman and the Clerk called the Roll. LIC HEARING. Councilmember Thompson, as ary 10,1993: NAY: 0. require renters to provide separate water meters when process of reviewing the issue and will report back to the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, opened the Terhorst and Rinzema Construction, Ada $282,900.00 ABSENT: 1. one building has more than one rental unit. Council. Present: Councilmembers Green, Hodges, Thompson public hearing. The First United Methodist Church pro- Ken Shaler and Son Excavating, Saranac 282,953.00 MOTION CARRIED. YEA: 4. and Mayor Maatman. posed to install a ground sign approximately 3 feet from Cycon Enterprises, Inc., Hudsonville 290,126.00 NAY: 0. Absent: Councilmember Fonger the East Main Street right of way where 25 feet is Rapid Construction, Inc. Grand Rapids 293,742.00 Item #3. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF ABSENT: 1. Item #8. CITY MANAGER S REPORT. City Manager required. The Church requested the variance so the sign INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS RELATED TO WATER MOTION CARRIED. Pasquale reported on the following: IT WAS MOVED BY HODGES and seconded by GREEN may be clearly visible from M-21. He added that the early phases of the project, an esti- SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. City Manager Pasquale A. The agendas (February) and minutes (January) for to excuse the absence of Councilmember Fonger. David Miller and Howard Thumser, representatives from mated cost of $167,000 was given and later was revised stated as a first step in thefinancing process , a resolution Item #5. RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRE/RESCUE the Light and Power and Cable TV Board meetings were YEA: 4, the First United Methodist Church, were present. Miller to $220,000. However, he feltthe bid climate had changed of intent to issue bonds for water system improvements SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, presented. NAY: 0. said that the Church does not currently have a sign and that the final estimate did not account for this. •ieeds to be adopted. There is a forty five day waiting LOWELL TOWNSHIP AND VERGENNES TOWNSHIP. B. An informational update on the Tearn 14 property tax ABSENT: 1. visible to motorists going past the church on M-21. The McNamara explained following receipt of bids, a bulletin period before the City would be permitted to issue City Manager Pasquale explained the City, Lowell and reform proposal before the State Legislature was pre- MOTION CARRIED. proposed sign would be located in the center of a block, was issued to obtain deductive pricing for a list of revenue bonds, after the notice is advertised. Vergennes Townships have had a long standing rela- sented. There appears to be growing support for this so it presents no obstruction to turning vehicles or targeted items which were not absolutely essential to the Pasquale noted the resolution makes reference to bond- tionship regarding fire and rescue services. However, proposal. Pasquale asked if the Councilmembers wished IT WAS MOVED BY THOMPSON and seconded by crossing pedestrians. He displayed a model of the sign project. After receiving prices from the low bid contractor ing not to exceed more than 3 million dollars which there has been no written document. At a meeting to take a position on the issue. By Consensus, the GREEN that the minutes of the February 15, 1993 showing its relative small size. and discussing this with City staff, it was felt that deducts represents a safety factor for the City. It is not expected between Jim Cook of Vergennes, John Timpson of Councilmembers felt it was best to express opinions meeting be approved as written. Michael Blough, Chairman ofthe Planning Commission, in the amount of $28,749 could be implemented (of note, nor intended that this amount will be borrowed. However, Lowell Township, Fire Chief Frank Martin, City Trea- individually concerning property tax reform issues. YEA: 4 stated from the east to the west City limits of Lowell, there the generator motor was downsized from 135 kw to 100 it the amount was exceeded, a new notice of intent must surer/Finance Director Judy Noonon and City Manager C. A copy of the Planning Commission January 25 NAY: 0. are 261 signs. These come in all various forms such as kw saving $19,000). McNamara recommended that the be filled with another 45 day waiting period. Pasquale held on January 20, cost sharing for services meeting minutes were presented. ABSENT: 1. ground, pole, window and wall signs and banners. Blough contract be awarded to TerHorst & Rinzema Construc- was discussed. Pasquale said by having a written agree- MOTION CARRIED. added once variances are granted, the City must apply tion Co., in the amount of $282,900 with a deduct change IT WAS MOVED BY GREEN and seconded by HODGES ment, there are no questions regarding what each City Manager Pasquale explained at its February 22 the same rationale to other applications for similar re- order of $28,749. The net cost would be $254,151. (o adopt the resolution authorizing notice of intent to jurisdiction is responsible to pay as well as informing meeting, the Commission reviewed a proposal from IT WAS MOVED BY GREEN and seconded by HODGES quests. The Planning Commission, with respect to City Manager Pasquale said that $28,000 of Community issue bonds related to water system improvements. future governing bodies to the terms. Enterprise Rent-A-Car to use the old Drake Gas Station that the bills and accounts payable be allowed and the signage, strongly recommended that variances not be Development Block Grant Funds have been allocated YEA: 4. (Green, Hodges, Thompson and Mayor Maat- (southeast corner of Main and Jackson) for their place of warrants issued. supported. He noted that in this case no undue hardship toward this project and will result in a net contract cost of man). IT WAS MOVED BY GREEN and seconded by THOMP- business however, this is still under review. YEA: Councilmembers Green, Hodges. Thompson and nor unusual circumstance exists to warrant a variance. $226,151.00. He added it will cost City water customers NAY: 0. SON to adopt the resolution approving the fire/rescue services agreement between the City, Lowell Township Mayor Maatman. Councilmember Green said that it is important when an added $1.00 a month on their readiness to serve ABSENT: 1. (Fonger) IT WAS MOVED BY HODGES to adjourn at 8:16 p.m. and Vergennes Township. NAY: 0. variance requests come before the City Council that charge. This was the same charge as figured previously. ABSENT: 1. hardship be proved with no other alternative given. Mayor Maatman questioned if the City shouldn't accept Item #4. ORDINANCE REQUIRING PREMISES TO BE YEA: 4. DATE APPROVED: Match 15, 1993 MOTION CARRIED. the bid from Ken Shaler and Son Excavating. He noted SEPARATELY METERED - SET PUBLIC HEARING NAY: 0. ABSENT: 1. IT WAS MOVED BY MAATMAN and seconded by there was only a $53.00 difference between Shaler and (3/15). A letter from City Attorney Richard Wendt pre- MOTION CARRIED. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (3/01/93) GREEN to deny the variance request for a ground sign TerHorst & Rinzema. Mayor Maatman stated that Shaler sented to the Council explained the need to have separate James D. Maatman, Mayor to be approximately 3 feet from the East Main Street right has completed numerous jobs for the City in the past. **ater meters when one building has more than one David M. Pasquale, City Clerk Item #6. CITIZENS COMMENTS. Dr. James Reagan, GENERAL FUND $58,141.50 of way where 25 feet is required for the First United McNamara responded that all the bidders place much rental unit. In those cases where there is only one meter, MAJOR STREET FUND 3.00 Methodist Church (621 E. Main). time and effort into their bids. If the City does not accept LOCAL STREET FUND 4.32 YEA: 4, the low bid, the contractors will be reluctant to bid on The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, March 17,1993-Page 20 The I>owell Ledger-Wednesday, March 17,1993-Page 21 Daugherty recipient of "Arty Award" LMS Middle Middle School Solo «; Ai a glance a para-profes- In her 15 year, Daugherty School bands sional for die emotiooally im- has served as a LAAC play & Ensemble students paired as well its a member of producer, a stage director and the Lowell Area Arts Council has worked in costumes. She largest at festival it wouldn't seem that the two has also co-chaired the Fallas- receive top ratings would have much in common. hurg Festival and lias been on The Lowell Middle K. L. King; "Courtly Festi- tlie hoard for several years. School's seventh and eighth val" by Henry Purcell and But, for Linda Daugherty, The seventh and eighth-grade band students who received topdivision ratines "It's been an importaiu grade band students, 1^2 "Overture on a Shaker Tunc" the two have complemented and medals al the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 10 part of my life. It's enabled strong, represented Lowell at by John Higgins. one another for the past 12 Solo and Ensemble Festival held on Saturday, Feb. 13 at West Ottawa Hieh me to be around people and Both band were adjudi- ^ years. the District Michigan School School in Holland are front row, left to right: Troy Ballard. 1; Melody Brubaker I make new tnendships," she cated by a panel of three "Art makes you more Band and Orchestra Festival I; Jefl Catlm, I; Skye Fisher, 1; Jenny Postcma, II; Jill Smith, I; Sara Triplett I and explains. judges for the above perfor- aware and sensitive of what's held on Saturday, March 6 at Angela Ward, I; back row, left to right: Mellissa Boomers, 1; Gena Buhler ll'- Lori mance using a first division lo anmnd you." Daugherty said. LAAC Chairman of the Hastings High School. Catlin, II: Betsy Eckman, II; Curt Mines, II; Kelly Jarrad. I; Charlie Johnson II- a fifth division rating system. In dealing with the emotion- Board Jill VanAntwerp com- Both bands received sec- Liz Krebill, II; Sandy Lonick, II; Annie Merigian, II; Sarah Sper, 11; Tini The bands were then escorted ally impaired one must he mended Daugherty for being Anfy ond division ratings qualify- VanLann, II and Jessica Winsor. lo a separate room lo sighlread aware of where the kids are a loyal member. "She has ing all students for medals. Missing from the picture are: DeAnna Anc hors, II; Carolyn Ballema, II;Jason a march and an overture for a coming from and he sensitive always been someone the km The rating is just below ihe Haybarkcr, I and Ann Townscnd, II. fourth judge. A total of seven to there needs.M Lowell Area Arts Council liinvt Dmhw top rating for all bands par- minutes was allowed for in- The Lowell Area Arts could count on for the play, wm ticipating in the festival. Council (LAAC) honored die l allasburg Festival and The seventh grade band struction prior lo the perfor- Linda Daugherty mance for the adjudicator. Daugherty with the presti- other projects," VanAntwerp performed "Royal Pageantry March" bv James H. Burden: Lowell's seventh and gious I2lh Annual "Arty," explains. * eighlh-grade bands enjoyed Award given each year to one Daugherty, like previous "Triumphant Festival" by Ihe largest participation of Ihe volunteer who, through die Any Award recipients, was George Frederic Handel and 17 bands performing with 192 years, and has supported and cited for her service, selfless- Library offers art "Chorale and Canon" by Anne worked for the arts in the I ,ow- ness, enthusiasm, reliability, McGintv. students. This brings the med- WEEKLY SPECIALS ell Area. volunteehsm, interest, com- The eighth grade band als awarded lo M iddle School band students this year to 215. PRICES EFFECTIVE MARCH 15 THROUGH MARCH 21.1993 Daugherty has helped in- mitment and energy. opportunity for kids performed "Alamo March" by crease awareness of the arts "I was very surprised by The Kent County Library because the books themselves for the past 15 years. the honor. I haven't been able System is offering school-age look unappealing to children, 1 first became involved with to be as active the last couple plus... & children a unique artistic op- collecting dust on the shelves the LAAC through work at of years as I would ve liked, portunity lo design and create LOWELL AREA in their dowdy, hcavy-duly LEGAL NOTICES ihe l allasburg Festival,' she Daugherty explains. "I've new book jackets for library AID library bindings. SCHOOLS explains. 'Tve always enjoyed dropped a few things which books. Librarians have selected LUNCH MENU Great Easter Samgs art and look several classes in should enable me to become The project is called "Re- a variety of entertaining and NOTICE BY PERSONS chase, together with 50% high school and college more involved again." cover a Treasure," and stu- exciting stories that lend lobe CLAIMING TITLE in addition, and the fees Week of March 22,1093 dents are encouraged lo use passed over, and will provide UNDER TAX DEED of the sheriff for the ser- their imaginations and ere- children wilh a special pal- vice and/or cost of publi- DRINKS & SNACKS alive Hair lo spruce up often iem sheet and instructions. To the owner or owners cation of the notice. The MONDAY: Fruit juice, piz- „r neglected Kent County Li- Kids will read Ihe books for of any and all interests in service or publication za pockets!! (or Turkey bra rv books. BUFFlfS POTATO E SjL inspiration, then create new or liens upon the land costs shall be the same noodle casserole - MS & The word squirrel comes from two Greek words mean- Youth librarians have HS only), lettuce salad or covers which the library will as if for personal service # MCOMATIO ing shadow tail. The large, bushy tails of tree squirrels described: vegetable, fruit selection, CHIPS PETER RABBIT MAGICAL CHUCKLES observed that some of ihe best have made into durable book of a summons upon com- ALL FLAVORS t PEANUT BUTTER JELLY RABBITS 11 oz. om curl over their backs and seem to keep them in the shade. in children's literature may be milk. 6 OZ. s OZ. MINIATURES BOROBN SPECKLED jackets. Not only may a child's TAKE NOTICE: Sale was mencement of an action, EGG overlooked by young readers art work be on display on the lawfully made of the fol- together with a sum of TUESDAY: Chicken nug- 0 oz. library shelf, but the design lowing described land for $5.00 for each descrip- gets (or Roast Turkey - COKE might encourage someone tion, without additional MS & HS only), mashed 12 PACK $029 TAKE A "TOUR" OF YOUR REMODELED SCHOOL unpaid taxes on that land, potatoes or rice with gra- else to "discover a treasuie." cost or charge. If pay- 12 OZ. CANS and that the undersigned vy. di; ner rolls with butter 3 Students may stop by any BUILDINGS has title to the land under ment as described Inthis and peanut butter, assort- branch of the Kent County tax deed or deeds Issued notice is not made, the ed fruits or gelatin, milk. Library System between April MILLER for the land. You are en- undersigned will institute 24 PACK 49 1 and April 24 to select a book proceedings for posses- ^ WEDNESDAY: title to a reconveyance of V 12 OZ. CANS and pick up a pattern sheet. Cheeseburger, (or deluxe '12 this land within 6 months sion of the land. ^ Cover designs must be re- salmon fishwich - MS & : AQU AFRESH 9 RITE AID ultra SENSOR ADVIL SUDAFED after retum of service of Description of the land; HS only), tater tots .sea- turned to Ihe librarv by May > TOOTHPASTE TOOTHBRUSH CARTRIDGES IBUPROFEN SINUS this notice, upon pay- State of Michigan, ft soned mixed vegetables, NATURAL omo. on imu ranN •y o«jxm TABLCTS OM TAMXTtOM 8. 24 PACK $039 •30, 40. t.4 OL, TAMTAM lO'S CAPUTTS M a CAMtlTS ment to the undersigned County of Kent >; fresh or canned fruit, COMTMOttOZ. 24? Formore infonnation, call 12 OZ. CANS OM MNtfTIW onto 19 »• ^49 or the treasurer of the i milk 4.3 OZ. TUM iC 99 the Youth Services depart- Beverage items pius applicable taxes and deposits county In which the land CITY OF WYOMING, LOT 69 6 3 ment at 774-3253, the Lowell is situated, of all sums 1 BLK * JOHN THURSDAY: Ravioli or i burrito. cole slaw or sea- branch, 897-9596 or Alto paid for the tax sale pur- DRIEBORG'S ADD. lESSi Photo Cenfer branch, 868-6038. soned corn. French bread Imodium THE LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS and butter, choice of fruit A-OSIH Amount Paid: $1,173.70 : or pudding, milk. proudly invites its citizens to tour © Deed #4555 ^ •MUU« the newly remodeled school buildings. >: FRIDAY: Assorted sand- «•* IW -•» wiches - peanut butter, LOWELL Amount Due: $1,765.55 IMODIUM A-D wgroun d bologna, tuna, veg- FREE POWER STICK OPTI-FREE VASELINE SUMMER'S EVE PLUS SHERIFF AND 9 CAPLETS DISINFECTION INTENSIVE CARE DOUCHE etable soup, pasta salad, OMDaOOOfUNT ALTO ELEMENTARY Photo Galaxy Album 2.8 OZ. irt SOLUTION LOTION Ofl HAND SCINTIO ON PUBLICATION FEES assorted canned or fresh 12 OZ. • MAM. VI Ml QAM LOTION ^^30 A WATfM CHARTER fruit, milk. 79 99 10 OZ. TWIN MACK Tax for the year 1986 5 5 2 There is also a 3rd choice BUSHNELL ELEMENTARY CCV01C*. Ottaco, Inc. everyday of a chef salad teveicm TOWNSHIP P.O. Box 4010 for students in the middle OllJIiMLT and high schools. Weekly East Lansing, Ml 48826 LOWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNUAL MEETING prepaid lunches welcome. (current High School) TO: Beatrice J. Nash, & State of Michigan-Depart- ment of Treasury, Roger NOTICE Now you can receive your large 4" V RITE AID COVER GIRL EXCELLENCE WHITE RAIN Guided tours will be provided on Sunday, March 21, 1993 from E. Horn, Jr., Mrs. Roger COLOR FILM LIQUID MAKE-UP HAIR COLOR HAM CANE A STVUNQ prints returned already bound in a •VLOMAL PRODUCTS 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. E. Horn, Jr., John Doe, • OZ. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annuaiTown- photo album at No Extra Charge! 24 KXM. TO 79 39 OZ. ship meeting of the electors in Lowell Township a.k.a. Occupant, Jane 99 i; Doe, a.k.a. Occupant, COPY VICE • No more loose prints I Architects, construction representatives, staff, administration will be held on: COP VICE • Easy take apart design 2 4 99 unknown, COPY SERVICE „ and Board of Education members will be on hand to answer unascertained, undeter- COPY SERVICE • Great way to store and SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1993 AT 1:30 P.M. COPY SERVICE show your prints your questions mined, unborn heirs, de- 'Kodax Cotorwalch processing may not be ava^abM at ail locations at the Lowell Township Hall, 2910 Alden Nash, vises, legatees, and as- w ALTO HLBMITJTARY BUSHNHLLELI 5£1W1M l NflDPLH SQIOOlicurrent HS) signs, including those 700 Elizabeth Si. 750 Foreman Rd. SE, Lowell, Michigan. 6150 Bancroft who are legally Incompe- • If PMOIO Al HUM Alio, Michigan Lowell, Michipn Lowell, Michipn • 'Ml. Frtwitfy SERVICES The budget for the coming fiscal year has been tent to act on their own Featunnc Newty renovated Feaiunnr Speoal Featunnc Newly renovated adopted and copies are available for public in- behalf, said individuals FAB 1 SHOT BMILLO PLASTIC MAGNETIC demonsiration of the classrooms for future classrooms, computer rooms being persons indicated RITE AID PHARMACY LAUNDRY SOAP PADS HANGERS PHOTO and science labs in west spection at the Lowell Township Hall during LOWEUTLITHO PACKETS io-» 10 PACK new Telecommunicaiion kindergarten ihnj Ist grade to have some Interest In ACCEPTS MOST MAJOR ^ ALBUM Sy*lem. facility. 1/3 of building. regular office hours. Copies will be available at Buyers Guide PRESCRIPTION PLANS. ^99 Tne ioomou 99 the annual meeting. the land above described NOW ONLY. Parkmr Mam Parking IxM Parkmr Mam South Lot Parking Main South Lot according to Kent County The Lowell Ledger 4 79 99 4 records. RITE AID ACCEPTS ALL SOMi >rf MS MA> NOT M AvALAfllf * Ail S'CNS Carol L. Wells MANUFACTURER'S COUPONS. For the Rite Aid Pharmacy nearest you Entrance: Front Entrance Entrance: South Entrance Entrance: South Entrance Lowell Township Clerk This is an improved resi- 897-7600 call 1-8OO-4-DRUGSTORES dential parcel. The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, March 17,1993-Page 22 M ix U With Drs. Paul Gauthier, MGailn Jim Lang & JoycedeJong Graber competes in Junior Olympics The Lowdl Ledger-Wednesday, March 17,1993-Page 23

Graber ,who has been rac- sessions arc two hours long ing for the past five years, Tuesday through Thursday, qualified for the Marquette she then competes on Satur- competition by placing first day and Sunday. high and in last years regional and sec- The weekend competition ond in this vears. at Cannonsburg isdivided into low? Graber began to ski when two classes: age and ability. she was only three years old To be eligible for the ability Thank You iS i SiV .T*ian d kept it up as something to class a competitor must be at TEMPEROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER IPMIKII do during the winter months. least 13 years old and qualify I WISH TO THANK • Dr. The idea of racing came five on basis of skill. Temperomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) is a condition Happy years ago as a result of her Graber not only enjoys affecting the joint of the jaw bone (mandible) and the temple. Gerard, Dr. Evenhouse, brother. the competition but also likes This joint is directly in front of the ear and can be felt moving FOR SALE - King size Lowell Ambulance, fortheir "I began to think of rac- meeting fellow skiers from when we open and close our mouth. This joint can be ad- waveless waterbed, Birthday promptness getting me to ing because my brother was different parts of the country. versely affected by many things: trauma from injury, inflam- BUSINESS BINGO brand new, complete, the hospital. Also many involved in it," stated Graber. "I don't know many ski- mation. infection, and leeth grinding during sleep. TMJ disor- $300 or best offer. 897- thanks to our neighbors, Every Saturday Night "He wasn't racing seriously ers very well but I'm able lo der can present in many different ways, causing "earache," SERVICES 6039. friends, relatives for cards, but he eventually got me to recognize them at the races," headaches, painful chewing or, in advanced cases, an audible 4:00 P.M. visits & phone calls since join the Ski As- said Graber. "click" when opening the mouth fully. DAVIS LOWELL MOOSE HAPPY BIRTHDAY my return home. Also sociation (U.S.S.A.) and I've FOR SALE -1987 Bronco She went on to state "we The diagnosis of TMJ is many times elusive, but is usually HELEN! thanks to the VFW for the been racing since." exchange addresses at camps confirmed by careful examination and special x-ray studies. ELECTRIC BINGO II, loaded, Starcraft conver- Thirty Something! fruit basket & Euchre Club, She began taking steps and try lo keep in touch dur- Once the diagnosis has been established, treatment may 1320 E. FULTON sion, new tires, many ex- Quality • Service Sneakers, Schneider towards racing when she spent ing the year." involve both medical and dental intervention. The use of anti- Early Bird Bingo at 4:00P M. tras, looks & runs excel- Manor, American Legion two years in Cannonsburg's After ihe competition in inflammatory medicines, warm compresses and sometimes Dependability lent, $6,000 or best offer. juniordevelopment program. Winter Park is finished Graber muscle relaxants may relieve much of the discomfort. Denial Auxiliary. I appreciate it so Stephanie Graber RESIDENTIAL 527-4242 after 5 p.m. Initially it was an activity to moves up lo the next level, intervention may include the fitting of special intra-oral splints. STAINED GLASS CLASS HAPPY BIRTHDAY much. Again, thanks to all. COMMERCIAL have some fun and learn the where she will have lo prove Sometimes local anesthesia or physical therapy plays a role as - Mon., April 5, 6-10 p.m., COUNTRY PEDDLERS SHARON! Roman Maloney basics. When her skills began herself all over again. well. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL $30. Call 897-7681. A country store brought Nifty-Fifty! Making !hc WinicrOlym- compete at the four day event to improve, and with the sup- ''I will have a clean slate A few patients (probably five to 10 percent) do not respond right to your door? To host pics may be a dream for many in the Slalom, Super Slalom port of her family, she started and my past accomplishments to any of these treatment approaches and may require surgery Ph. 676-9574 a gathering or become a people hul for one area girl and Super G. racing on weekends. will not affect my standing in Fortunately, most TMJ disorders, after appropriate diagnosis, C3 peddler, please call 616- Ihis dream could become a Graber qualified for the the next level," said Graber. respond well to conservative therapy. THE FLOWER LADY - BINGO rcalily. Currently she is still prac- 676-5559. slalom division at a competi- Tm not nervous moving up doesn't wilt w/the heat, Every Friday Night Stephanie Graber, an tion held in Marquette, Mich. ticing and competing at because I've had alot of fun doesn't melt in the rain, For Rent eighth grader al Lowell Cannonsburg. Her practice 7:00 P.M. The competition included competing al this level." won't hibernate with the first Middle School, hopes to ski Camp Keewano skiers from six states, Minne- snowflake. For leaf & lawn Lowell VFW Hall 1988 HARLEY in the Olympics some day but sota, Wisconsin, Michigan, cleanup, call the Flower East Main St., Lowell DAVIDSON SPORTSTER FOR RENT - 67 acres, first she will compete in this Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. informational meeting Lady, ASAP! 642-9533. Early Bird Bingo at - black, 7,500 miles, bags, prime cropland. Vergennes yearsJuniorOlympicsat Win- She placed tenth among 14 PRODUCE ter Park, CO. finalists advancing to Winter COLLEGE NEWS Camp Keewano is the The camp runs from June 6:30 P.M. chrome goodies. Loving Twp. Call after6 p.m. (517)- mother needs to give it up The competition in Win- Park. The competition is the resident summer camp for 27 through July 31. By the CASH! PUBLIC INVITED 349-2936. ter Park will be held March highest level of racing a com- Camp Fire for boys and girls time resident camp begins for adoption. Call676-1193, New freshman and trans- entation. 25-28. Skiers from the Mid- petitor in the 13-14 year age and is also open lo the general ihere will be teepees and new eves. fer students at Oakland Uni- Included in the list of con- For single family, west and Rocky reiiions will bracket can participate in. public. cabins. Come and enjoy APARTMENT FOR RENT versity will have help in leam- tinuing students serving as multi-family and There will be an informa- swimming, hiking, canoeing, APPLES - Spies, - 2 bedrooms, large rooms, ing the ropes, ranging from orientation coordinators was handyman specials. FOR SALE - Precious Mo- rn viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitr tional meeting al the Lowell horseback riding and learn- Delicious, Ida reds. $595 monthly includes heat university policies and courses Dave Kniola, Human Re- All areas $ $ S Middle School choir room at ing lo live wilh nature. ments figurines. Approx. Galas, Empires, & pure & water , garage, refer- to tips on joining an organiza- source Development Major, considered. Written 7 p.m. on Thursday, March If you are unable to make Help Wanted 50 retired, limited edition honey. Hessler's ences, security deposit tion or picking a dorm. from Lowell. The students offer in 48 hours. • 897-6937 • 18. The camp director, Nikki the meelingand are interested and many dated orna- They will be aided by a were selected following cam- Fruitland, 5701 Lincoln $300. NO PETS. 897- Hopwood, will be showing a in sending your child lo camp ments. Call 897-8520. as dozen students who have been pus-wide recruitment efforts HELP WANTED for as- Lake Rd. 691-7739. 7515, after 4 p.m. video and be able to answer please contact the Camp Fire Marshall Redder, Andy Andrzejewski selected members ofthe 1^93 that included interviews and sistant herdsman. Refer- Open Fri. & Sat. 10-5 all your questions. office al 949-2500. Remax, 457-3245. orientation staff, according to letters of recommendation. FOR SALE - '86 Ford Mus- p.m. QTQ C44tfn ences are required. Con- INCOME TAX SERVICE Beth Talbert, director of ori- tang, 4 cyl., 4 sp., cruise, tact Nauta Farms, 897- NEWLY 11260 Bailey Dr., Lowell MI 8986 after 6 p.m, air, cloth, clean, $1,500 or DECORATED - 1 & 2 best. Call 897-5504. bedroom Lowell Where the coffee is always hot A FLOWER LADY - gift apartments. Looks r* ft CASCADE D&W - is now The classifieds certificate ain't a bad gift- 1968 CAMARO PARTS - hiring part-time cashiers great, children, small giving idea. For details, call hood, front suspension, in- do the § and service clerks. Appli- pet. $300 deposit. Call 642-9533. terior & much more! Call walhing so you now, 897-0099. Ask cants must be 18 years or 897-5504. about our specials. older, and be available to don't have to. ai****!**** work afternoons, evenings and weekends. Applica- FOR SALE - 1977 Ford • • pickup 4x4, with plow, From the Office of Jim Cook, Jr. tions are available at any 0 COTTAGE FOR RENT - $1,000. 868-6408. Dr. Bob & Dr. Jim Reagan JU AUCTIONEER & W location. E.O.E. Barry County, lakefront, All Types of Sales private, 2 bedrooms, June- 207 West Main St., Lowell August. Sat. to Sat. Extras. (616) 897-8872 EARN UP TO $2,000 per $350. Calll 868-6596. Hope You Have A Great * week processing FHA/ HUD Government refunds. St. Patrick's Day No experience necessary. Wanted Time Call 1-619-549-3799 Ext. 199 24 hrs. WANTED - '68-70 AMC Fixed Rate Home Equity Loans Complete Formal Rally Wheels for AMX. Call Wear Rental 616-642-9411 days or642- 6626 nights and weekends. THERE IS NO REASON 8.75APR WEDDINGS OR Ask for John. OTHER SPECIAL • 24 hour approval • Absolutely no fees TO AOVERTISE! OCCASIONS • Flexible payment plaas • Offer expires May 28th, 1993 WANTED - Honda CT-70, SATELUTE TV - 100 Mini-Trail bike. Must be in • If the competition will quit advertising plus channels, 0 down, good running condition. ) Westown • 1425 West Main Street • 897-3264 LOWELL sessions. Your area (1) 805 often called the "Mile 9 High City" because the ********* Rockford • 6835 Belding Road • 874-8330 962-8000 Ext. GH-1520 Capitol stands on land Good Advertising is an investment not an expense Ph. 897-6411 for current repo list. one mile above sea level. The Lowdl Led^r-Wedncsday, March 17,1993-Pagc 24

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