Sculpting Provides Nunica Man, Fitzpatrick, a Venue for Expression
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25C The Lowell] Volume 15, Issue 14 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since Wednesday, February 13, 1991 Showboat Valentine Light now expected in Dance, Saturday late Feb. or early March The Lowell Showboat Corporation and the Lowell Clear back in October of prised the City is still talking Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Valentine Dinner 1989, Lowell's City Council to me." Dance this Saturday (Feb. 16) at Larkin's "Other Place." accepted the plan for new Pasquale said the work of Dancing will begin at 9 p.m. Dinner is at 8 p.m. and downtown parking and for putting in the light was sup- cocktail hour starts at 7 p.m. the installation of a light at pose to start last week. "The Valentine dance tickets arc $12 per person. The dinner Valley Vista and M-21. soil borings for the pole were menu includes chicken kiev, cheesy potatoes and salad. The downtown area was completed, but the work was The talent for the nights of Showboat will also be completed over last summer. not started.' Pasquale said. DISPLAY FLAGS STILL AVAILABLE announced. As for the light, well .the City "The City of Grand Rapids Those interested in attending are asked to try to gel still waits. will contract out the work. I a Copies of lasl week's Lowell Ledger in which a full color their call in or send in their reservation no later than "Everybody wants to know have not been informed yet flag to display in your window appeared, are available at Friday, Feb 15. where the light is. The City as to who will do the work." the Ledger Office during regular business hours. Reservations can be made by calling 897-8280 Mon- is not doing the work, so we The estimated cost for the The cost of the Ledger is only 25c. day. Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 897-4172 don't have any control," new light was $23,297. The any day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lowell City Manager Dave City will be responsible for VALENTINE DINNER DANCE THIS SATURDAY Checks should be made payable to Lowell Showboat Pasquale said. "I've been in $11,648 and the State will P.O. Box 213, Lowell, Ml 49331. constant contact with the City pick up the rest. The Chamber of Commerce and Lowell Showboat Corpo- of Grand Rapids. I'm sur- Light, cont'd., pg. 28 ration arc hosting a Valentine Dinner Dance this Saturday, Feb. 16. Cocktails are offered at 7 p.m., dinner is at 8 p.m. and dancing begins at 9 p.m. Sculpting provides Nunica man, ^ Cost is only $12 per person. Call for reservations at 897- 8280. Fitzpatrick, a venue for expression WATERSHED GROUP MEETS FEB. 19 Jim Fitzpatrick openly ad- work and travel experience. "Farming and sculpting are piece gives him the final op- mits he is better able to articu- Fitzpatrick spent 15 years similar in that both allow a portunity to stretch his imag- The Flat River Watershed Group organizational meeting will late thoughts and feelings on Kodiak Island in Alaska person to create a situation ination and to incorporate be held Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Belding High School, through his artiistic work as a commercial fisherman that is an expression of one's these minor, but highly sig- Room 298,850 Hall St., Belding.'/: block north of M-44. than he is verbally. and a hunting guide (profes- self, " Fitzpatrick explains. nificant changes into the Creation of a network of concerned citizens in the Flat The Nunica native's sional hunter). "I thoroughly The sculptor started 8-10 completed sculpture. River Watershed is the goal of this group. They will find sculpture is comprised of the enjoyed my time spent years ago etching and doing Each piece Fitzpatrick out what the issues and resources are and develop an action manipulation of materials to there," he said. "It has had a wood block prints. Three completes goes through ^plun. express his thoughts. lot of influence on my years ago he starting sculpt- weeks and months of transi- if you have any questions, call Kristi Roseman at 451- The scupltures that are on sculpture." The other influ- ing. "I think sculpting is tion as small drawings before 3051. This is sponsored by the West Michigan Environmental display at the Lowell Area ence has come from growing something I will continue to finally becoming a reality. Action Council. Arts Council through Feb. 15 up on a farm. Fitzpatrick cur- do," said the Nunica artist. "The limiting characteristics are simple forms that Fitzpat- rently farms full time in the He describes his sculpting of the medium have forced VFW STEAK FRY - THIS WEEKEND rick arrived at from a backlog summer and spends roughly work as having a natural, en- me to simplify ideas and of experiences that come 30 hours a week during the vironmental theme. "I'd like forms even further to finally The VFW. Post #8303, 307 E Main St., Lowell, will mostly from a continual in- winter working in the area of to think that's a feeling that say best what is to be expres- host a Steak Fry from 4 to 8 p.m. teraction with nature through art. people pick up when viewing sed," he explains. The meal will include baked potato and salad bar with my work," Fitzpatrick said. Fitzpatrick unknowingly all the fixings. "Not unlike writing, you con- spurred outside interest in his stantly struggle trying to ar- work by selling his piece of ^ ATTENTION KIDS, FISHING DERBY IS COMING ticulate a thought or feeling. work. "No, I didn't find it You never reach the point of difficult to give it away. I'm An Ice Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16 satisfaction you want. That's attached to the process of from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at McEven Lake, Alto. what makes the work so ex- completing the piece of art The event is for kids ages 7 to 14 years of age. The event citing " work, not to the final prod- will be held, weather permitting. Bait will be furnished. The process of construct- uct." For reservations call The Lowell Moose Lodge No. 809 ing three dimensional objects "Sculpture is a physical after 2 p.m., 897-9643. The event is sponsored by the Lowell gives Fitzpatrick the opportu- thing as opposed to sym- Moose Lodge. nity to interact around and metry. It allows for variation, within the work as it takes on which for me is needed." he # ALL NIGHT PARTY COMMITTEE MEETS FEB. 20 its final shape. This physical concludes. interaction with the evolving The Class of '91 All-Night Party Committee will meet Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Room A-1 at the High School. All senior parents are welcome. POST OFFICE CLOSED FEB. 18 The Lowell Post Office will be closed Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of Presidents Day. There will be no mail delivery and no lobby services. ACADEMIC BOOSTERS MEET FEB. 18 The Lowell High School Academic Boosters Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. Room A-l on Monday, Feb. 18. FREE-STYLE WRESTLING STARTS FEB. 25 Free Style wrestling practice begins Monday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lowell High School Wrestling Room. 9 Practice is 6:30 to 8 p.m. for ages eight and under. 9-10, and 11-12 years old, practice is from 8 to 9 p.m. for 13-14 piure! ai vears old and older. • through r ^ ^ ^ i -H. P- Mam St., cont d.. pg. 22 years. The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. February 13, 1991 - Page 3 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. February 13, 1991 - Page 2 bituaries Coming Events Notlcat In th# Ledger's "Com- Lowell Congregational Church EVERY THIRD SATURDAY - or 897-7555 for more informa- years old. Reservations, call WED., FEB. 20: Class of 91 Ail- ing Events'* are free of charge basement. Comer of Spring and Men's Breakfast 8 a.m. at Lowell tion. Lowell Moose Lodge No 809 Night Party Committee will THOMAS - Michael were held Monday at the N O Strander. Jeffrey O Stran- to any non-profit organiza- Hudson Sts. Weigh-ins at 5:45 Assembly of God, 3050 Alden after 2 p.m., 897-9643. meet at Lowell High School, riiomas. aged S7. ol Hast- Roth-Gerst Chapel. Lowell. der. Greg O Strander. Mike tion In the Lowell, Ada, Alto, p.m. Nash, (just south of town). Spec- 2ND THURSDAY OF MONTH: Room A-1 at 7 p.m. ings. t'ormally ot Lowell, Dr. Sierd Woudstra officiat- Wilbur. Steven Wilbur. and Saranac area. We prefer ial speaker and good food. For All Lowell Area Senior Citizens SAT, FEB. 16: VFW Steak Fry, THURSDAYS: Take Off Pounds ing. Interment Oakwood auch notices to be kept brief more info call 897-7047. are invited to attend the Lowell 307 E. Main St., Lowell, from 4 THURS., FEB. 21: KeenAgers died Friday. Februarv S. Randy Wilbur; his stepson. Sensibly Tops Ml No. 333. and to be submitted by mail, Community Ed Lunch and Leam to 8 p.m. Baked potato and will meet at Vergennes W\. He is survived by his Cemetery. David Mum ford of Clearwa- Saranac, meets every Thursday but will accept notices by THIRD TUESDAY EVENING - at 12:15 p.m. given at the Lowell salad bar with all the fixins' Methodist Church at 10 a.m.