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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 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. evening at the Saranac Public Li- wile. V irginia; his children, ter. FL; 19 great-grandchil- phone at 897-9261. Ladies Joy Fellowship. Various High School. Cost of lunch is There will be a potluck dinner. brary. Weigh-ins at 6:45 p.m. Fred ol Cascade. John ot WILBUR - William F. Wil- dren. Funeral Services are topics and special speakers. For $1.85. SAT, FEB. 16: All You Can Eat Bring dish to pass and your own Alio. Charles of Lowell. bur. aged 82. of Lowell, died Wednesday (Today) at 1:30 FIRST MONDAY EACH more info call Lowell Assembly Baked Potato Bar Dinner and table service. There will be a SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: The South Kent 4-H ol God at 897-7047. EVERY WEDNESDAY - 1 p.m. Ice Cream Sundae Bar at Ver- Valentine exchange. Bring a David ol Sparta; nine grand- Thursday. February 7. 1991 p.m. at Roth-Gerst Funeral MONTH: The Lowell Area group regular meetings at 7 p.m. Senior bowling for those over 55 gennes United Methodist signed Valentine. We will play children; ten great-grandchil- in Florida. He is survived by Home. Rev. Terry Tessan of Schools Board of Education in the Alto Elementary School EVERY SUNDAY EVENING - at Rollaway Ltd.. Lanes. $1 per Church from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. cards. dren. Funeral Services were his wife. Beatrice; his son. First Congregational Church cafeteria. meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Royal Rangers for the boys. Mis- game. Adults $4.50; children 5-11 $2 held Tuesday at Roth-Gerst William B. Wilbur of Mission of Lowell officiating. Inter- of Education office located in the sionettes for the girts for kids kin- and ages 4 and under, free. FEB. 27 A MAR. 6: The Ionia Middle School. 12685 Foreman Chapel. Lowell, Rev. Will- Viejo. CA; his grandchildren. ment at Chapel Hill Cemet- EVERY 1ST A 3RD TUESDAY: dergarten and up. Christ Ambas- County Cooperative Extension Lowell Lions Club meets at 6:30 Road. sadors for the youth (7 thru 12 4TH WEDNESDAY OF EACH SAT, FEB. 16: Grand Rapids iam Amundsen officiating of Amy Feliciano. Gary ery. office will host classes on home p.m. at Look Memonal Fire Sta- grades). Christian Clubs to help MONTH: The Wbmen's Break- Coin Club will host a show at ownership. Montcalm Commu- the First United Methodist EVERY MONDAY EVENING: tion, South Hudson. Lowell. our children grow through the fast at the Lowell Senior Center, the Grand Village Mall in Grand- nity College Education Center, "Euchre" will be played at the Church. Interment Palo means of achievement prog- 314 S. Hudson. 897-5949 for re- ville from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ionia, Room 300,7-10 p.m. Call V.F.W. Post 8303 at 7:30 p.m. Cemetery. Minor injuries were incurred in a Friday afternoon accident at the intersection of 2ND WEDNESDAY: Mens rams, special activities, crafts servations. (616) 527-5357 for more infor- Admission is $1, prizes. Public Hudson Street and M-21. breakfast at Lowell Senior and basic moral learning. For MON., FEB. 18: L.H.S. mation and reservations. Center, 314 S. Hudson St. Call welcome. more info call Lowell Assembly EVERY WEDNESDAY: Awana Academic Boosters Club will VANKETTEN - John Van- SEWING MACHINE TUNE-UP SPECIAL 897-6949 for reservations. of God at 897-7047. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Alton Bible meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room A-1. SUN., MAR. 10: The Caledonia Ketten, aged 65. of Lowell, INCLUDES; Dtlint, Oil. Balance Ttntion, EVERY MON. A TUES. MORN- Adjust Ball. Inspect Wiring. Check Feed. Test Sew. Church. (Corner of Lincoln Lake Sportsman Club Breakfast. died Thursday. February 7. Minor injuries incurred in Main St. accident LOWELL AREA ARTS COUN- ING - Coffee Break Bible Study. LOWELL LIBRARY - HOURS! and 3 Mile) Children ages 3 and WED., FEB. 20: Lowell Fire De- Monday 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; Tues- 1991. He is survived by his a special offe« from OMX •19.99 CIL: 149 S. Hudson St. Hours: Open Mon 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 up are welcome to join in on the partment is holding a Commu- MON.. MAR. 18: The Class of Monday thru Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.; day 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. p.m.; Wed., 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. scriptures learning, fun, fellow- nity Blood Drive. To donate, call '91 Ail-Night Party Committee wife. Joyce; his mother. Lakeside Community Church. Stitchin' Pretty Fabrics, L ID. ^ Minor injuries were incur- left onto Hudson Street when Nauta and passenger Saturdays and Sundays, 1.30 to and Fri. & Sat.. 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. ship and games. For more infor- Frank at 897-7736. will meet at Lowell High School. Hilda VanKetten of Grand 219 W Mam Lowell. Ml. 897-5395 4:30 p.m. Closed holidays. 6201 Whitneyville Rd. mation or to set-up transporta- red by two Lowell drivers and she was struck by a Heather Gowen. 16. of Low- Room A-1 at 7 p.m. Rapids; his children. Lee. Mon Ihtu Fn. 10 « m • 5 30 p.m.. Sal 10 • m. • 3 p m. s* Phone 897-8545. 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY tion call 897-4273, 897-9731 or *1 «o«« 9onr i gu» »' th * C*"*' G'fH] Rapdt a passenger Friday afternoon westbound vehicle driven by ell. were both transported to 3RD SAT. OF EACH MONTH - NIGHTS: Men's Life Bible study 897-5648. William. Angela. Donna. Offer Good Thru February 28. 1991 la *£2 acta danana trees would posted In the Forum. 18. was eastbound on M-21 ticketed for failing to yield also transported to Blodgett friends. Funeral Services encourage their fruitfulness. WOMEN OF THE MOOSE Bus- when she attempted to turn the right-of-way. Hospital. iness Meeting is held the third Monday of each month, at 8 p.m. School Board accepts EVERY TUESDAY MORNING Ladies ioin us for Coffee Break/ Story Hour at Calvary Christian appraisal on Reformed Church. 1151 W. Home Mortgage Main, Lowell. 9:30 • 10:45 a.m. Nursery provided. For a second year the Lowell Showboat Garden Club, in cooper-

Qua-ke-Zik land EVERY SECOND TUESDAY ation with the City of Lowell and funds from the Look Memorial Windows of Opportunity The Lowell Area Fishing Club Fund, offer "Adopt A Tree." The Lowell School Board Superintendent Fritz Esch now meets at the Rat River Snowmobile Clubhouse on Pot- accepted the appraisal on the said. ters Road, just East of Montcalm Qua-Ke-Zik Sportman's Ave, at 7:00 p.m. All prospective From FMB Club Property as submitted The Lowell Superinten- members or interested individu- One of the goals of this year's program is to have by appraiser. Chuck Green. dent refused to comment on als are cordially welcome. whether presenting the Qua- plantings along Main Street. Therefore, mer- FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH The appraised value of the Ke-Zik Club with a proposal MONTH: The Bowne Township chants are encouraged to apply. The only restric- land, inclusive of the prop- would be the school's next Histoncal Society will hold regu- erty on site and based on po- step. lar meetings at the Old Township tions are, you must have enough property for fTTB tential development, was set Hall, at Bowne Center, on the at S442.(HK). The Board also approved first Thursday of each month at tree placement, and, you may not plant the tree 7:30 p.m. No December meet- the contract with Owen- ing. between the curb and sidewalk in the business The appraisal was the sec- Ames-Kimball to be em- Flexible ond one sought by the school. ployed as Construction Man- EVERY SECOND THURSDAY: district because this property is State controlled. Terms The first appraisal was based ager for the 1990 Bond Issue Lowell VFW Auxiliary No. 8303 on farmland value. The ap- Projects in an amount not to meets at 3:30 p.m. at the VFW Post. 307 W. Main Street. Lowell. praised value was S18().(KK). exceed $1,195,000. ADOPT | In other areas trees can be planted between "I think it s pretty obvious Esch also had his contract EVERY SECOND WEDNES- IIIIIIIIIIIIIII" that the second appraisal extended through June 30. DAY: GFWC - Lowell Woman's sidewalk and curb and can be placed 10' from gives a more reasonable 1994. Originally it extended Club hold a monthly luncheon 15 Year 30 Year with program following at resident's property edge. Those who received value of the land." Lowell to June 30. 1993. mm mm i in mi i[i Fixed Fixed Schneider Manor. For further in- Conventional Conventional formation call President Janet TREE trees last year are eligible to apply, but will be WJ 7 Bovee at 897-8112. mmMMimmTTTT considered after the first-time applicants. This AA AA K/SvVm -V W • EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: The DDDOOD 242-8401 Flat River Snowmobile Club year's trees will be 1W in diameter and larger. DDDDDD ^ADVANCED or meets at the clubhouse at 11841 Quick Construction i AUTO GLASS 897-4912 Potters Rd. A Potluck is at 12:30 Approval Loans Advanced Techniques. Old Fashion Values p.m. with business meeting fol- lowing. New members and P r WINDSHIELD REPUCEMENT ADOPT A TREE STONE guests are welcome. Great Inventory of Used Glass 7 CHIP V V SAVE MONEY!!! REPAIR QUA-KE-ZIK SPORTSMEN'S Return this coupon at once to reserve your free i ^ 0 24 Hour Mobile S«rv4c« CLUB: meets every 2nd and 4th tree. A member of the Garden Club will contact you. • Ov«r 10 Years Experience "CJn* Mr s Break. Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Club Quality Guaranteed lit FiM fc" building at 11400 Foreman The Right Home, The Right Lender Road. Lowell. Deadline: March 1, 1991 FMB opens your window of opportunity with individually tuned mortgage plans and terms EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY - that will make the home you really want, affordable. Our professional mortgage staff Lowell Area Jaycees meet at Name: 7:30 p.m. New members wel- helps you put together a mortgage plan to specifically suit your needs and your budget. comed. Membership 21-39 Street No. The Lowell Ledger years of age. Leadership training Phone No. When the home you really want comes along, finance it with an FMB mortgage. Wra llr^rr% Smmi l!*«M through community involvement. For location of meeting, please See your FMB mortgage officer for rates and terms for your home financing needs. call 897-6186. Trees Offered: For further information call 897-4153. EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY Deposit in box at Lambert's Variety Store or mail Ash (USPS 453-830) - V.F.W. Post 8303 meets at the to Showboat Garden Club, 606 Riverside Dr., Linden Published weekly for SI0 a year in Kent Count). V.F.W. Clubroom, 307 E. Main Maple Small Flowering $14 a year outside the county by ihe Lowell Ledger St., Lowell at 8:00 p.m. Lowell, Ml 49331. Publishing Company. 105 N. Broadway St.. Locust Trees SATURDAYS - Take Off Lowell. Ml 49331. LOWELL - MAIN BRANCH Pounds Sensibly Tops #M11493 Roger K. Brown meets every Sat. at 8:30 a.m. in PLEASE RETURN COUPON BY MARCH 1ST 414 East Main St. - 897-4153 Publisher the Congregational Church basement in Lowell. Comer of WESTOWN (616) 897-9261 Second Class Postage Paid at Lowell, Ml Spring and Hudson Sts. Weigh- ins from 8:30 a.m. til 9:00 a.m. 1425 West Main St. Published every Wednesday FIStare SavingBs Bank ROCKFORD POSI MAS 1 LR: Send address change to TUESDAYS - Take Off Pounds I0UM HOUSING The Lowell Ledger, PO. Box 128. Lowell. Sensibly Tops #MI 372 meets f/rsf in Fmonciol Service • LENDEP 6835 Belding Road, N.E. - 874-8330 Ml 49331 every Tuesday evening at the m The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. February 13, 199! - Page 4 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 13, 1991 - Page 5 Engagement Told Homespun TOWN TALK Devotions What are your thoughts on the recent postage increase from 25 to 29 cents? By Pauline Spray

CHURCH PAGE It's nice to be remembered 4 Haw precious...arc thy by those I love. But it is far thoughts unto me, O God! more compelling to know (Psalm 139:17). God thinks of me. He, who made the world and holds it ) Tve been thinking of in His hand, who has the con- you!" When a friend calls on stellations at His disposal, the the phone to say these words, sun, the moon, and stars at or drops a line to express His command, still has time them, isn't it thrilling? for me. How wonderful! How It is so nice to be remem- infinitely marvelous! How bered. Birthdays bring pretty gracious a thought! How cards, gifts, and beautifully glorious a reality! "He thinks decorated cakes. Anniver- of me!" saries are dates when special Prayer: O God, how mar- notice is given to dear ones. velous and comforting it is to ^A kind gesture, a loving look, know that Thou art thinking Bob Garcia Ilene Groen Pat Craft Rev. Glenn Marks or a carefully selected gift of Thine own. Nothing es- The increase should have Raising it to 29 cents was I 'm just glad I don 't send It's a shame the postal sys- makes the occasion one to be capes Thy attention. My sor- been to 30 cents not 29 cents. stupid. The post office should out a lot of letters. I worry tem is operated in such a way cherished. rows, grievances and The public wouldn't have have raised the price to 30 what the price will be like in it costs so much. I'm not sure On Valentine s Day we perplexities do not pass un- liked it anymore, but 29 cents cents. I have no idea why it a couple of years? I haven't what the solution is. The in- send greetings. These remem- noticed by Thee. Thou carest crease hasn't inconvenienced Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Page inconveniences the general was done that way - it's the the faintest idea why the price brances - small, large, beauti- for me. Amen. * y. public. I am happy with the government! It's more incon- was raised to 29 cents and not me particularly. I have no s \ ful, humorous, costly, inex- post office's service. Lowell venient for the customer and 30 cents. It won t be long and complaints with the service. pensive, or sentimental - say, Never a heartache and never has a good post office. It's a more work for the postal em- the price will be 30 cents if "I'm thinking of you!" The a groan. lot better than Ada. You can ployees. I love our local post not 35 cents. I have no prob- thought, regardless of the Never a teardrop and never a Vows Spoken print that. office. Mailing letters is still lem with the service that is Iform of its expression, brings moan. cheaper than calling. provided. cheer and gladness. The very Never a danger but there on fact that someone cares is the throne. Gary Graft and Michelle Weeks Jennifer Burkhart and James C. Parker Marchelle Lynn Dumbeck, Serving as Best Man was enough to send a warm glow Moment by moment. He of Lowell and Christopher Scott Sanders and Tom Now- through one's being. thinks of His own. Alan Page, of Cascade, ex- Mr. and Mrs. Roger Weeks graduate of Lowell High Ms. Billie Jean Burkhart of and attended Grand Rapids akowski, Kevin Page, Mark Daniel W. Whittle changed wedding vows on of Clarksvilie, announce the School and her fiance is a Saranac and Mr. and Mrs. Junior College and Montcalm Dumbeck and David Knapp. September 22, 1990 at St. engagement of their daugh- 1987 graduate of Portland Duane Burkhart of Mis- Community College. She is were groomsmen Roberts of Newminister ter, Michelle to Gary Graft, High School. hawaka, IN announce the en- employed by H ink ley's of Ringbearer was Alex Cribley Church in Ada. Keller, cont'd.... son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wedding vows will be ex- gagement of their daughter, Lowell. and ushers were David and The bride is the daughter Graft, Sr., of Portland, MI. changed Saturday. Feb. 16 at Jennifer Eileen to Mr. James The future groom attended Dan Knapp. ^ of James and Mary Dumbeck Tuesday and Wednesday. The bride-elect is a 1987 Saranac Community Church. C. Parker of Lowell. He is Saranac High School and is The couple now resides in ^ ^ The emphasis of the Sun- of Lowell and the groom is Pastor Glenn Marks, As- the son of Mr and Mrs. Jerald employed by Family Fare of Grand Rapids. day moming service will be the son of Albert and Betty Parker of Lowell and Ms. Lowell. Renewal in Worship. Other sociate Pastor Stan Gerig and Page of Cascade. the congregation of Everg- Shirley Simmons of Ionia. Their wedding is planned areas of renewal will be em- Matron of Honor was Kerri reen Church invite the public The bride-elect graduated for May 25 at St. John's Epis- phasized as the Holy Spirit Dilling and bridesmaids were to attend. The church is lo- from Saranac High School copal Church in Ionia. Spiritual leads. Service times will be Michelle Dove, Beth Phil- II a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday cated on Settlewood Drive, lips, Sue Baker and Kathleen and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, just '/z mile north of M-21. Over 65 percent of the world's population goes through Some people believe a spark from a candle foretells a renewal at the day without coming in contact with a newspaper, letter. Page. Debbie Zomberg was radio, television or telephone. Flower Girl. Evergreen Kevin Holt Jill Fuller Vicky Grzyb Mickey Bergeron Church Happy Birthday It's a g(xxJ deal no matter I'm not happy at all with I think it's foo much. I I don't like it. It's too big what the price is. The ser- it. We pay enough money al- have no idea why the increase an increase. I didn't under- vice is fair. Any price is fair. ready to the Federal Govern- did not extend to 30 cents. stand why the post office How else arc you going to ment. I have no idea why the I ve heard about the raise, hut selected 29 cents and not 30 AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY FEB. 14: Heather Claypool, Hall, Jr., Justin Stanford. send out your letters. I am increase stopped at 29 cents I haven t heard the post office cents. I'm happy with the Carol Baird Ley man, Mary Rheta Johnson. curious as to how outragious and not 30 cents. It just explain how the raise is going postal sen ice. ADA COMMUNITY Jamison, Brandy Bouck, FEB. 18: Richard Claypool, CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE the post office will become makes things more inconve- to improve the service. REFORMED CHURCH BETHANY BIBLE CHURCH Michael Tschirhart, Sandy Courtney Phillips, Ann 3900 East Fulton OF LOWELL in the future. I think the in- nient. I'd say the post office 7227 Thomapple River Or 676-1032 Booth. Mildred Stauffer. REV RAYMOND E BEFUS Onan, James Downs. Pastor THOMAS J BARTHA 201 North Washington Street crease to 29 cents instead of service is good. FEB. 15: Merit Kathan, FEB. 19: Bruce Baird, Jill Morning Worship 10:00 A M Morning Worship 9 50 A M REV JIM GELDHOF 30 cents is in the same vein (Broadcast 10 AM WMAX 1470) Church School 10 00AM Louis Ebling, Lesley Mur- Kloosterman, Ted Miller, Sunday School 11 20 A M, of pricing items at $5.99. it Evening Worship 6;00 P M Sunday School 1115AM Morning Worship 11 00 A M iphy, Marcus Kline, Deannc Dorothy Burt, Sue Eickhoff, Evening Service 6 00 P M Evening Service 6 00 P M sounds better than 30 cents WE INVITE YOU TO MAKE THIS Newell. Ashleigh Inman. COMMUNITY CHURCH YOUR Wednesday Sen/ice 7 30 P M i t Wednesday Mid-Week Service or 56. The increase is an in- i FEB. 16: Todd Johnson, FEB. 20: Mike Rivers, Betsy CHURCH HOME WELCOME TO ALL Jr Teens. Adults 7 00 P M convenience for those that Nursery-Come & Worship With Us Tracy Davis, Jason Alderink, Dommer, Gary Kemp, T.J. NOTICE TO PARENTS still have 25 cent stamps. George Blocher. Ellison, Barbara Carpenter. CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED FEB. 17: Chris Hodges, Ken The Lowell Area Schools are in the second year of a CHURCH OF LOWELL CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH two-year pilot study of the All Day/Alternate Day Kinder- CHURCH OF LOWELL REV. CARL J. REITSMA - 897-9836 OF LOWELL Meeting at the Loweii Middle School 1151 West Main Street 2275 West Mam Street T garten Program (ADAD). An advisory committee will be Lowell. Ml (12675 Foreman) Sunday School 9 45 AM Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. making a recommendation to the Board of Education in Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Worship Senses 11 00 A M & 6 00 P M And Children s Activities 10 00 A M Sunday School 11 ;20 a.m. Awana • Wednesday 6 30 P M May as to whether we will continue the program or go Midweek Bible Studies and Youth Groups Evening Worship 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 00 P M A LISTENING AND HELPING" back to a half-day kindergarten. Nursery available at both services JOE GERKIN. PASTOR 897-0017 Rev. Jim Keller 897-0077 Dan Nave. Youth Director 897-6737 Enter Our Barrier Free If you have a comment you wish to share and have not Realizing the need for deep Valentine Drawing^ ALTON BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL spiritual committment in completed one of our surveys, please call one of the ADAD Lincoln Lake Ave at 3 Mile Road Enter with every cassette FIRST UNITED METHODIST these times of crisis. Everg- Sunday School 10:00 A M. CHURCH OF LOWELL purchase. Now thru Feb. 14th Advisory Committee members listed below, so that we FRIENDSHIP COUNTRY reen Missionary Church has Moming Worship 11:00AM (United Church of Christ) CHURCH OF LOWELL can make our recommendation based on what's best for Evening Praise 7 00 P M. 404 North Hudson 621 E Mam Street 897-5936 CHAPEL invited the Rev. Jim Keller to FOR YOU AND YOURSI Wednesday AWANA 7 00 P M. 897-5906 REGULAR HOURS 10200 Grand River Ave, minister at the church for a our children and parents. Worship and Church School . . . 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship . 9 00 AM and 10 45 AM. Sunday Services 10 30AM (Sept • Apnl) series of meetings beginning Prayer and Bibte Study ... 7 30 P M Rev Terry Tessan Pastor Church School 9:30 to 10 30 A M Wednesday Bible Study ... "qopm Vou Could Win! Eleanor Martin Director of Education REV WILLIAM AMUNDSEN. MINISTER BOB ROUSH, PASTOR Sunday, Feb. 17 and continu- REV KENNETH R MCGEE. Pastor Linda Beers (Board) - 897-9712 Roger MacNaughton . . . Director of Music Nursery available at both services 897-7489 ing through Wednesday, Feb. ^ 897-5648 or 897-4273 Bamer-Free Nursery Provided Barrier • Free Entrance Karen Burd (Teacher) - 364-8636 YOU ARE WELCOME' 20. Drawing For FREE Rev. Keller has had a very Cassette Of Your Louis Dudeck (Admin.) - 897-9257 successful pastorate at a mral Laura Evans (Parent) - 897-4306 church in the Thumb area and Choice. Held Feb. 14 MISSIONARY CHURCH ST. MARY S Roxanne Goff (Parent) - 897-8639 GOOD SHEPHERD is now leading the Church Ex- 10501 Setttewood Ph. 897-7185 CATHOLIC CHURCH Paula Murphy (Admin.) - 868-6111 LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 A.M. tension thrust of the Missio- 402 N Amity Worship Service 11:00 A M nary Church in Michigan. In Karen Pedley (Parent) - 897-7968 MSGNR JAMES MORAN 10305 Bluewater Highway Evening Service 6:00 P M. MASSES addition. Rev. Keller has al- Barb Townsend (Teacher) - 868-6111 Morning Worship 10 00 A M Prayer and Praise - Wed.. 7:30 P.M. ways been involved in music MUSIC MASTER Sheila VanderPloeg (Teacher) - 891-1738 Sunday School A Adult Bible Class 9:00 A M. GLENN H. MARKS - Senior Pastor 897-9110 Saturday Mass 530 PM and that will be a part ot his JOSEPH FREMER PASTOR STAN GERIG • Associate Pastor 897-5894 Sunday Masses RIVERTOWN MALL Phone 897-6040 9 00 4 11 00 A M ministry during these special ^ 897-8307 ALL ARE WELCOME! 109 W. Main Street, Lowell (Barrier Free) meetings.

Keller cont'd., page 5 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 13, 1991 - Page 6 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 13, 1991 - Page 7 Letters, continued...

could never compensate for These riots were eventually is true. I have told you that enough to all these institu- lioned situations occur, maybe it will be you. the injury to or loss of one ot Viewpoint.. brought under control with no there are approximately tions to contain, let alone stop people are going to definitely I am not a Corrections Of- these people. I have lived and loss of life and no "critical" 30,000 inmates incarcerated these riots. Whether these get hurt, some will probably ficer, I do not work for the worked in this area for almost injuries. That was ten years in more than 60 places across riots do or do not lake place, die, is this what has to happen prison system. I do, however, column for Lowell and its plats and additions, ranging thousands homeless. 13 years and I have fell and hundreds of inmates ago. this state and they range in given the reduction if guards, before our government live and work in a prison com- from $1.28 to $27 owing. Nothing said about townships. 50 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - FEB. 13,194i safe UNTIL NOW!!!!! The prison population has area from Marquette to not only will the potential for realizes the danger, reckless- munity, so I have friends and Nellie Griffin, a child sent to live with grandparents Local Legion Commander Peter Mulder issues a call Jerri Levering by doubled since then and is ex- Plymouth and from Muske- violence inside these ness and unadulterated relatives who do. The state when the parents separate, is placed in Coldwater as to Legionnaires and World War I veterans to register Priscilla pected to raise another 6.2 gon to , this is a matter facilities be much higher than stupidity of cutting the a ward of the state, then given by adoption (without for defense work. percent this year, there has or record. There are currently it is now, the opportunity for number of Corrections Offic- Lussmyer telling the parents or investigating the adoptive parent) The new Panoram Musical Movie machine has been ^ilso been numerous new 6,900 guards to cover all escapes will also increase. ers? What can the slate do to Russell Canfield, who murders her. installed at Richmond's Cafe, an innovation in motion % ™acililies built. Now certain these facilties. If these layoffs How would you like to have when these things happen, Belding is taking steps toward incorporation as a vil- pictures promoted by Jimmle Roosevelt. Mrs. Fahrni predicts long lines of license plate buyers esteemed and enlightened lake place the number will be an escaped prisoner breaking tell us they are sorry, they lage. made a mistake? How will the end of February if sales don't pick up right away men and women in our slate reduced to 5100. into your house or stealing BOWNE TOWNSHIP/ALTO Jim Ecker explains that if you think you have the grip, they help you cope with the County School Commissioner Lynn H. Clark be- government want to eliminate your car? Maybe this prisoner you don't. If you have it, you know in every bone. senseless injury or death of a comes the Republican candidate for State Superinten- the number of officers guard- I do not believe that should will decide he/she needs a DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT ing these inmates by more these facilities make a con- hostage, you never know. friend or relative? Maybe it 75 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - FEB. 10,1916 dent of Public Instruction. He promises freedom from than 25% percent. Should certed effort to riot simultane- Should any of the above men- won't be a friend of relative. AUTHORITY The new school open house was so successful last mud-slinging and an open door. this be allowed to happen, the ously that there are enough Sunday that it will be open again this Sunday. 5-600 25 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - FEB. 10,1966 results would be disasterous. State Police and National persons went through. Last week's article did not men- C.H. Runciman calls a meeting of local senior citizens MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT I have told you that these Guard (some of whom aren't tion that the basement is for grades 3-6, domestic arts to meet with Mrs. Duke of Lorain, OH, who has built January 1991 facilities have a very reliable even in this country), nor can and physical education. The building is semi-fireproof senior housing facilities in that state. ^ Ledger Entries Communications system, this they be dispersed quickly throughout (fire gutted it in the winter of 1945). City Council has a long, hot meeting when it accepts Hi Fi Account # 40-51330 the next-to-low bid on sewer construction. The action of 100,75,50 and 25 Years Ago First and second grade pupils entertain the Clover CITY OF LOWELL BEGINNING BALANCE $66,354.01 Leaf Club. is defended and the following vote is the same. Income: The English are mad at America for not sending its Teenage marriages are on the rise in the U.S., caus Lowell FFA SummerTaxes armies to help and the French have received shoddily- ing much concern about unfinished education plans NOTICE made American shells and shoes, says an American Rep. Martin Buth is working on improvements n Winter Taxes 100 YEARS AGO IN THE JOURNAL - FEB. 11, 1891 war correspondent. school aid formulas that will equalize operating funds sweeps district Interest Earned-Dec. $ 329.68 The annual tax sale notices, 2 pages, has a 5-inch The Arkansas River breaches the levees, leaving for each district. Total Income: $ 329.68 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Disbursements —0— WELLHOUSE NO. 4 contests ENDING BAUNCE $66,683.69 biopsy specimen provides more tissue for the pathologist to w HEALTH For the second time in Mike Smit, and Scott Fisk, 1. RECEIPT OF BIDS review rather than a tew cells from the pap smear. Colpos- General Checking Account # 41-05686 three years, the Lowell FFA Agricultural Forum; Tracy The City of Lowell, Michigan, the OWNER, will With copy is usually performed in the doctors office and does swept the District FFA Meeuwsen, Jaime Tummino, receive sealed bids for construcition of Wel- BEGINNING BALANCE: $ 4,268.13 Dr. Paul Gauthier not require anesthesia. The procedure lakes 15-30 minutes Leadership Contests at Andrea Richmond. Sarah Ihouse No. 4 at the City Hall, 301 East Main Income: & depending on the number of biopsy specimens taken. The Coopersville on Feb. 7, win- Hall, Jodie Kennedy, Tera Street, Lowell, Michigan 49331 until 10 a.m., Disbursements: Dr. Jim Lang patient is placed on a gynecologic exam table and positioned ning all eight contests with Hammond, and Kathy Craig, local time on Thursday, March 14. 1991. No Progressive Eng. (Depot St) 1,484.94 in the same way as if she were to have a routine pelvic first place gold awards. Ac- Greenhand Conduct of Meet- bids will be received after that time. Bids will exam. The colposcope is an instrument similar to a pair of Total Disbursements $1,484.94 By Joan Wittenbach cording to Jennifer Cook, ings; Earl King, Hayley Mur- be publicly opened and read aloud at that time binoculars fixed on a stand. After focusing the colposcope. ENDING BALANCE: $ 2,783.19 Lowell FFA President, "the phy, Tim Schumaker, and place. your physician will prepare the cervix and vagina by applying COLPOSCOPY purpose of the contests is to Danielle Scott, Melanie a weak vinegar solution. This makes abnormal areas of the A SWEET CELEBRATION | Connie Vaughan (^levelop the leadership skills Kaeb, Tom Mauric, Troy 2. SCOPE OF PROJECT cervix and vagina change to an off-white color, thus directing Treasurer of FFA members through or- dinger, and Steve Briggs, The project consists of furnishing supplies, con- the physician to the proper area for biopsy. Her big feet, big behind, and a big heart was the attraction. ganized competition with Colposcopy is a common office procedure performed by Parlimentary Procedure. Al- structing and placing in operation a wellhouse A small piece of tissue, about the size of a B.B., is In this day of the heavenly "10" in body appraisal, hers gynecclogisls and family physicians to examine the female other FFA chapters in the ternates for the contests were: consisting of a building, pump, piping, valves, removed during the biopsy. Several biopsies may be taken would score a '2". But then she was old, and no one pays area." Alicia Richmond, Jennifer controls, watermam, sidewalk and appurte- cervix. Colposcopy is usually performed to confirm an ab- during a colposcopic exam. Any bleeding is stopped by much attention to size when you're old. You are finally ac- normal finding on a pap smear. Today we are going to review Winners for Lowell were: Brown and Stephanie Brown. nances. applying a chemical coagulant. After the colposcopic exam, cepted by who you "are" not by what your body looks like v^hy and how it is done. Niki Gumey, Public Speak- All teams will now ad- you will be able to return to your regular activity the same Her Russian name told her title: Babuska-Grandmothcr I A pap smear is a screening test done during the yearly ing; Lori VanOtteren, vance to regional competition 3. FINANCING day. never saw her hair-it was covered at all limes by a scarf. Her pelvic exam to obtain cells from the cervix. The cervix is Greenhand Public Speaking; at Belding High School on The Project will be financed at least in part, Colposcopy is important in detecting precancerous lesions long sleeves and long hemline covered her ample body. Her the opening to the uterus or womb. With a pap smear, a few Dave Hildenbrand, Job Inter- Thursday, Feb. 21. The region with a U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban De- of the cervix. If a precancerous abnormality is diagnosed, big hands were bare, and when she smiled her eyes crinklcd view; Heidi Kaeb, Extem- includes 14 West Michigan velopment Community Development Block cells are gently scraped from the cervix and placed on a your physician will recommend treatment to adequately de- inside the round wire-rimmed glasses she wore. Her shocsA poraneous Public Speaking; glass slide. This slide is then reviewed under the microscope schools. grant through Kent County Community De- stroy the abnomality. Treatment varies depending on the were strange looking, but with feel that large she surely needed by a cytologist to determine if they appear normal or not. Jennifer Cook, Renee Nugent Other schools competing velopment Department. CITY OF LOWELL severity of the lesion, from cryosurgery (freezing the cervix good support. They seemed to fit "her look" and she looked and Stacy Tousignaut, De- in the contests were: Belding, If the pap report is abnormal, further tissue must be obtained in the office), laser ablation (vaporizing the lesion usually comfortable and at ease. so a proper diagnosis can be made and treatment prescribed. monstration; Angie Nauta, Saranac, Coopersville, Cedar 4. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS done in outpatient surgery), or rarely, hysterectomy in can- I was told how Babuska had taught her granddaughter not Jim Nauta, Jenny Oesch, Springs and Kent Skills Contract Documents may be examined at the This is where colposcopy comes in. cerous lesions. NOTICE to be afraid ol thunderstorms, and how she diverted her atten- Hanne Fons, Randy Grieser, Colposcopy is simply a magnified examination of the Center. following locations: With the advent of colposcopy, we are capable of finding tion I mm the tear she had by teaching her how to bake. cervix and vagina. During colposcopy, abnormal areas can abnormal lesions much earlier and using simple treatment Thunder Cake". When the recipe was shared with me. jiN Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. 6090 be directly biopsied so an accurate diagnosis is made. A measures to prevent cervical cancer. tor a moment, I wish it had been the season for the special East Fulton, P.O. Box 211, Ada, Michigan MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW ingredients that made it so delicious. This will be ihe first 49301, (616) 676-2666. time I will have to wait until a thunderstorm comes to hake The Lowell City Board of Review will meet to a cake, but I think it will be worth it. And I must have oncA Lowell City Hall, 301 East Main Street, Lowell, receive and review the various Assessment ol my grandchildren with me for sure! G RATTAN Michigan 49331. Rolls for 1991 at City Hall on: Letters to the Editor Baubuska taught her granddaughter something else besides cake baking-something that she would use for the rest of her TOWNSHIP Builders and Traders Exchanges: Grand TUESDAY, MARCH 5,1991 lile. And she told me, and I knew it must be true. Bui 1 Rapids AT 9:00 A.M. Dear Editor, money. of Corrections handed out well. Our prisons are not like musn i tell you what it is—not yet anyway. F.W. Dodge Corporation: Grand Rapids I am a private citizen, or A second meeting, for the purpose of hearing We are led to believe that 29(X) lay-off notices, 1800 of these on television, these of- Now, I wasn i having an interview with Patricia Palacco. NOTICE as private as one can be in our state's financial condition these were given to un- ficers arc not allowed to carry but she did come to my home with her story. She came b\ 5. OBTAIN BIDDING DOCUMENTS appeals, and a continuation thereof, will be this age of computers, is very precarious and we iformed officers. This is a weapons, they are completely way ot a book, a book that she only wrote but illustrated as Bidding Documents may be obtained at the held at City Hall on: databases and our all know- need to find ways to save very dangerous way to try to unarmed. well. That s how real her writing was to me. Babuska came office of Fishbeck, Thompson. Carr & Huber, ing, all seeing government. I BOARD OF REVIEW MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1991 AT money. Those of us who live save money and creates a There arc more than 60 to my home, in a real sense of the word. She came and Inc., Ada, Michigan, upon payment of a refund- am also a taxpayer, which 9:00 A.M. • 12:00 P.M., AND 1 ;30 p.m. - 5:00 P.M. on a budget understand this, very volatile situation. Our prisons. correctional brought memories of my own Hungarian grandmother-things^ able deposit of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). means 1 help supply the S12 The Board of Review of Grattan Township will however, we also know that prisons are badly understaf- facilities, and camps in this I hadn t thought about for a long lime. It was like a Valentine billion + that this state re- meet at the Grattan Township Hall, 11676 Old AND there are two ways to ac- fed as it is. In Ionia, there arc state, in both the upper and gift in this February month. 6. BID SECURITY ceives yearly in revenues. So Belding Road, Grattan on: complish this and means approximately 5,000 prison lower peninsulas, and there Babuska lived in Michigan and that made me feel at home Each Bidder must deposit, with his Bid, security I am a relatively private, defi- doesn't always justify the TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1991 AT inmates and 1,000 officers to is a communications system ^uh this wise, loving lady. But Michigan thunderstorms were MONDAY, MARCH 11,1991 in the amount, form and subjdtt to the condi- nitely taxpaying citizen and 1 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., AND 7:00 P.M. -9:00 P.M. end. One way is safe and re- guard them. These 1,000 between them that AT&T ihe problem and the way the problem was solved was an tions provided in the Instructions to Bidders. am angry! latively painless, the other is adventure thai turned out to be celebration, and that is a guards are not all on duty at would be proud of. Of these between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon There are two things I can- very dangerous. We don't marvelous way to solve anything. Appeals may be made by letter or on forms the same time, they all have 60 + facilities only three have and from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 7. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS not tolerate, one is blatant available at City Hall. Letters and/or forms stop using our stoves and start days off and this number the capability to lock these I didn i tell you what else she taught her granddaughter, No Bidder may withdraw his proposal for a stupidity, the other is total in- must be submitted not later than March 8, using hot plates, nor do we covers three shifts. This is not prisoners in cells, one is because I m hoping you'll ask for the book at the Lowell period of 45 days after the actual date of open- competence. Our state gov- TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1991 1991. A personal appearance is not required. stop using our refrigerators a good balance. One floor at Jackson, one is Michigan Re- Library. Better yet, come and let me introduce it to you. as ing thereof. This time period may be extended ernment seems to be made up and start using coolers to save once again, after a long absence, resume the New Books^ the Riverside Correctional formatory in Ionia and the between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by mutual agreement of the OWNER and any of a large percentage of indi- on gas and or electricity, we tor Children series. On Feb. 25 at 11 a.m., while the preschool The following ratios and multipliers are ex- Facility has three officers for other is Marquette. Three and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the purpose Bidder or Bidders. viduals suffering from both of cut down on our entertain- children go to their story time at the YMCA, I will be sharing pected for Real and Personal Property assess- 90 + inmates living in a gym- prisons with bars on their cell of reviewing the tax roll and hearing ail claims. these devastating and de- ment, buy less at the stores, ments: nasium. The Michigan Train- doors out of....how many? Thunder Cake" and several other books for the mothers ot You may appeal your assessed valuation in 8. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS bilitating conditions. and limit our toys. We tend ing Unit, where they are al- Some of these prisons don't these children or whoever would be interested. person or by letter addressed to Grattan Town- The OWNER authorizes the right to waive any As I stated earlier, this state to get the things we need and Commercial Property 50.00% 1.0000 ready double bunking (two in- even have doors, they are Come and share with me an extension of a Valentine celeb- ship Assessor, 11676 Old Belding Rd., Beld- irregularities and to reject any and all Bids. has revenues of $12 billion -f do without those that are un- ration! Industrial Property 50.00% 1.0000 mates in a room made for pole bams or structures simi- ing, Ml 48809. Appeal must be received by a year and a projected budget Residential Property 50.00% 1.0000 necessary and I think it s lime one) has three officers to 178 lar to tents. In 1981 there was 9. PREBID CONFERENCE of the same. It is inconceiva- March 12, 1991. Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 for the government to do the inmates. I call this very a combined effort between A prebid conference will be held at 10 a.m. on ble to me that the learned men same. dangerous, and a potential Jackson, the Reformatory Multiplier -1.00 Wednesday, February 27, 1991 at Lowell City and women who propose to Ratio - 50% We do need corrections of- life threatening situation. Not and Marquette to riot simul- Hall. Prospective Bidders are encouraged to James Maatman, Mayor run this state cannot ficers! just officers lives, or inmates attend and participate in the conference. taneously, and they did. M?se8' ^ ro™ who planned many of Hi Joseph L. Nowak, Assessor adequately distribute this Last week the Department lives, but yours and mine as James Marfia, Assessor Letters cont'd., page 7 driva a car0*1**' ^ tunnt<8« navar laamad to Grattan Township The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 13, 1991 - Page 9 The Lowell ledger • Wednesday. February 13. IW| - Page M "Brenda's Hair Designs" celebrates move

Brenda Bergy has quietly thought and then some most of my goals. I 'd still like drawing for complimentary Bergy has been assisted with include Amy Christensen, and diligently been looking plumbing problems had to be to sell sportswear someday .** perms and haircuts. her work by Sue Pixley. Amber Bouck, Suzan and working toward the day taken care of before I could Brenda^s Hair Designs will Over the last 2-1/2 years Other members of the staff Eisenhuth and Tammy Pfaff. when she could could move move in" celebrate its grand opening in Brenda's Hair Designs from Along with relocating into the new building Feb. 11 the confinements of 1002 W. a new building, Bergy will through the 16th. Each day it CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? Main in the Crystal Falsh also be adding new skin care will offer a special. Wednes- Plaza into a larger less-re- day will be women' day. All This aerial photograph was taken especially for the and make-up products. "I strictive building. guess you could say it's com- women can get a shampoo Lowell Ledger and is part of a series of Lowell area Good things come to those farms. ing soon," Bergy smiles. and haircut for $11. On who are patient and work No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer The hairstyling business Thursday customers can save hard. Bergy, while she didn't snapped, so it's up to you, our readers, to identify the woman of 2'/: years has also $5 on highlighting. Friday i move far. relocated across mystery farm each week. added a new face. Bergy has men's day. All men's hair- If you can identify this mystery farm...merely fill the hall into the larger and increased her staff from five cuts are $8. Saturday will be % out the entry blank below with your answer name and formerly Dr. David Durkee s hairstylists to six. yellow ribbon day. All cus- office. address and mail or drop off at the Lowell Ledger, "I have never doubled that tomers wearing a yellow rib- P.O. Box 128, Lowell, MI 49331. 'Tve known for a year that the business would be suc- bon in support of the troops The name of the person correctly identifying this I was going to move into the cessful. I did start to doubt will gel $2 off any product. farm will be put in a drawing to be held on Monday, office when Dr. Durkec left, whether or not I'd ever Customers will also be 1 February 18. at noon for a FREE DINNER FOR but everything got held up." move," Bergy said. "The 2 /: able to enter their names in a TWO (excluding drinks) at Sneakers in downtown Bergy explains. "Dr. Durkce years have gone fast. I'm for- Lowell, a free gallon of Devoe flat white latex paint lidn't relocate as soon as he tunate in that I've reached from Lowell Paint & Wallpaper and a free subscription to the Ledger. The owner of each week's Mystery Farm will receive Korb redirects community ABSOLUTELY FREE, a 4x5 color photo of the farm W: merely by claiming it at the Lowell Ledger office by education's future challenges the following Wednesday noon. Brenda's Hair Design celebrated the grand opening of her new office at 1002 W. Tommorrow's community day is completed. Main (Crystal Rash Plaza). Pictured front row, left to right, are Suzan Eisenhuth, education needs are today's Phase IV of the plan would Tammy Pfaff, Amy Christensen, back row Amber Bouck, Brenda Bergy, Sue Pixley. I Mystery Farm No. 46 challenges of school and provide an adult basic educa- a ommunity service directors. tion nursing home program to Answer In December of last year, conduct classes for residents Dick Korb, Director of in the areas of math, social I My Name _ School/Community Services sciences, and English. "One | My Address. In the 45th week of the Lowell Ledger Mystery Farm, there were 26 correct responses. In week 46, let's see if we proposed a change to the of the main goals would be can increase the number of correct responses. It should also be noted, that when identifying a farm, the first Lowell Board of Education in to provide productive and and last name should be used. Also only entry forms printed in the Ledger will be accepted. Thanks for your I My Phone the future direction of educa- stimulating activities for the cooperation. tional programs in this area, mind," Korb said. "Community education Phase V is the initiation of programs of the past continue future community service to be successful and meet our programs. This would in- iBuy one Quarter Pounder with Cheese Sandwich ^ceds as we know them," clude On-Site Adult Basic ( Mlltafctr l/.tt'tflrrftl Korb said. "However, times Education for Lowell area I GET ONE FREE ReadersSinccl893^ fbOORXAS&Rw are changing. Wc must now foster care residents. Lowell Lowell Area Gmul Only: be prepared to meet the chal- currently sends 20 adult fos- w SCREEN PRINTING McDonulds lenges and opportunities af- ter care residents who qualify 13011 W. Muin forded us by technology and for ABE services, to EMBROIDERY Uwrll, Ml owboat the requests by business/in- Caledonia's on-site program. v '•tin I Juv pn-Hrni rhi»..»upon when VI dustry for skills training. Fur- "If we're able to keep them | V<»IJ hu\ a QiMrif: IVunJor'unh its A AUIOMOIIVE SUPPIY INC Specialist in don't VHcch' vindwuvh m.j vt'ii II jjri GOOD TIME Cylinder Head Reconditioning thermore. we must be pre- here, we also get to keep the .moihcr nnc fftv I imii ."»n»- HOURS Mon mru Fn 0 a m :o ' p m FOR THE Engine Block Reconditioning pared to provide services to state aid money,"* Korb said. i »up»»n pi t >,ii-.rt.nvr pi r vi*ir Saturday 0am io 5 30pm PHONE [EI61BS7-S3DB 303 E. MAIN STREET | PUMH- pfeM-ni ..'upi-M when GREAT TASTE Piston and Rod Reconditioning our school community in "The new community ser- lofjermc Nii»f\.iliil Aiih Disc and Drum Brake Service fcreas other than teaching and vices building scheduled for rUi6M-1381 LOVELL, MICH. 49331 .in\ other oiler U50»fV M»nSl 1180 S Sm* Si * •».i "ly M know what I^Good Thru Feb 28 1991 Lo*«»' Ml 49331 too-a Mi 488J') We Use Only Quality learning. Runciman/Riverside in the Ph (616) 89M?31 PH 5?7 3*90 Perfect Circle Parts With this in mind, Korb fall of 1993 would provide A* drew up a five-step phase one classroom and one leam- COME VISIT THE "LARGEST which begins to address those ing center for this program." 897-5606 CURTIS CAR WASH , you're ANTIQUE MALL IN MICHIGAN" needs of the 90 s and beyond. The new center would also DERN Phase I, which has been • HIGH PRESSURE - Soap, Rinse, Wax Korfo, cont'd., pg. 24 tm TO) 1 completed, involved con- Ny.% » FINAL RINSE - Spot Free Water r ducting a survey of local missing. •« ..u & •'A HOTOGRAPHICS j ( VJ 1 £ Ul >L AI n businesses and industries to •fS » PRE-SOAK - Cleans Without Rubbing mi J THANK YOU identify their immediate • > Professional Photography - Roger VanMeck •wi » DEGREASER - Cleans Motors, Engines, Etc. mam W»eeds in the areas of training I would like to thank all a n ^4 ^ Weddings... 104 ^ M ' and retraining their current » TIRE CLEANER - For a Totally Clean Car the people who helped Portraits... Lowell, Mi 49331 •Four Floors of Antiques employees. While the with the building & re- if you'te rk » FOAMING BRUSH - Removes Road Film tabulating of the 165 busines- decorating of my new Wedding Photography 212 West •30,000 Square Feet ses and light industrial com- salon, Brenda's Hair Corner of W. 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Bergy Phone 897-6818 Phone 642-6121 213 EAST MAIN • 897-9841 The Lowdl Ledger • Wednesday, February 13. 1991 • Page 10 Lowell, American tradition continues The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, February 13. 1991 - Page 11 with local fifth grade Spelling Bees .The Lowell Ledger's . . — . . 1 • ~ n — Riichr^>ire The contestant had a prop- Chris Mooney and Jennie Coe, Katie Bomta, Stacy BushneM's winner was Jamie ensity for spelling. There Olson; Mr. Blodgett: Jill Roz- Wenger, Lisa Posthumus, Jeff Marentette and Michael were hundreds of birds in the man, Ryan Wittenbach, Re- Nethercot, Chris Wieland, Befus, runner-up, while Jen- rookery. The word lynx is a becca Mason, Julie Payne, Josh VanAlstine, Rich Tin- nifer Bourcier was winner homophone. Brandon Grove, Annie Meri- dall, Kris Koomdyk, Lori and Jill Rozman, runner-up at Runciman-Riverside. These sentences all have gian, Amber Vasbinder and Catlin, Lucas Grummet, something in common: prop- Nicole Darling. Andy Bukala, Kyle Taber, These winners and run ensity, rookery and lynx. Partiticipants from Laurie Barton, Jenny ners-up will represent their These words are just some of Bushnell were: Mrs. Young: Gingerich, Josie Inbody, Erin schools at the Regional Spel the ones used in the Local Layla Boggs, Julie Wisner, Gannon, J.B. Hunt, Bob ling Bee to be held on Marcl Spelling Bees for fifth grad- Amber Didion, Kelly Biener. Shattuck, Justin Hoag, Carol 5. ers in Western Michigan. Elizabeth Krebill; Miss Mar- Phenix, Jon Antcliff, Aeron Nearly a hundred schools tinsons: James McQueen, Giles, Jason Grovcr, Steve in the area, including Alto, Valerie Fitzpatrick, Cara Howard, Ryan Jones, Sean LISTING Bushnell, and Runciman- McQueen, Jamie Marentette, Ellison, Becky White, Anchors Riverside Schools, recently Lila Boggs; Mrs. Mac- Stephanie Anderson, Eric supports the participated in traditional Donald: Lindsay VanStee, Prins, Mandy Benn, Jessica MAGAZINE Spelling Bees held in each Melissa Boomers, David Winsor and Jon DenHouter. school. The Bees are an an- Benjamin, Kelley Haveman, The Pronouncer for both war effort nual event, co-sponsored by Michael Befus; Mr. Stevens: Runciman-Riverside and the Grand Rapids Press and Katherine Thuston, Megan Bushnell was Mrs. Virginia at home f Features Complete Kent Intermediate School Clemens, Michael Farley, Fonger, retired Librarian Listings of Lowell District. Adam Mix and Christi from Lowell High School. In an effort to show support Each fifth grade class was Kroski. Judges were Mrs. Carolyn Cable TV Channels for U.S. troops in the Persian represented by a number of At Alto, all fifth graders Jane Blough, and Mrs. Gulf, Lowell resident Debra On A Daily Basis. room winners. Contestants participated in the Spelling Norma Lane. Mrs. Diane Anchors displayed a full from Runciman-Riverside Bee. They were: Angela Hammerman presented the fifth graders were as follows: Young, Beth Cummings, words for Alto, with Mrs. color, V/i" x 5" flag decal in • Complete & Mrs. Roth: Jacob Brown, Shannon Shambeau, Char- Cherrie Richardson and Mr. the rear window of her car Winner at the Spelling Bee at Bushnell Elementary Sean Kennedy, Jennifer Bour- lotte Ruse, Julie Shortsle, Mike Fillman as judges. After friends and relatives Easy To Use School was Jamie Marentette, left and Michael Befiis, cier, Sara Sper, Meghan Jake Baker, Rick Mocker- At Alto, the winner was commented on this, she has right, was runner-up. O'Neill, Jessica Garber, man, April Boston, Eric Fink- Jessica Winsor, with Jon De- decided to make them availa 1 ler, Jeremy Martinez, John nHouter the runner-up. ble to anyone who wishes to Listings Coincide display one in their car win- With Numbers On dow, home, at work or on their mailbox, etc. Your Tuner "I have been displaying yellow ribbons, and love the idea, but when I found this Channel Station City flag in bright red, white and • MTV Music blue, it just seemed more pat- O NASH riotic", Anchors said. "Many o® WSYM Unsing people are putting flags oi •o® WOTV Grand Rapids their car antennas, but they WXMI G. Rapids don't stay on very long. These • 8 WQVU Grand Rapids decals are a more enduring •o WKAR Esst Linting show of support." •o W;ZM Grand Rapids With the ever-preseni 68 HBO Premium threat of ground war, the TBS AUanta • DVAIMI IIVM troops and their families need m MAX rremium even more support. Anchors o DISN Premium said. Since the fight is for a USA freedom, and since this llag^ a FAM Family Chicago represents freedom, she said^ WON ESPN Sports she couldn't think of a more •s CNN newllauis* appropriate tribute. m CNNHEAO These flags are available to m m NICK anyone interested. Anchors m A&E has them on hand at a cost of fD PASS Troy $1.00 each. Send a #10, self- • CD WWMT Kalamazoo addressed, stamped envelope WUHQ Battle Creek Jill Rozman, left, was runner-up at the Runciman-Riverside Spelling Bee and Winners of the Alto Elementary Spelling Bee are Jes- CD® (29^) to: FLAG, 1027 Lin- WILX Lansing Jennifer Bourcier, right, was the winner. sica Winsor, left, winner and Jon DenHouter, rieht run- 0(0) ner-up. 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The United States Military vice president. Chuck Myers, hardship. The benefit pro- Square Card is... Budget involvment in the Persian is actively seeking families vided by the Act is the limit- Gulf has established the need with a father and/or mother ing of the interest rale charged on any obligation or Fitting to reactivate the Soldiers' and currently serving over in the $9.40 liability incurred, prior to Sailors* Civil Relief Act of Persian Gulf. Combination Rate $6.60 1940. The obligation shouldn't entry into active military ser- Two Column The Act was created lo be on the part of the service vice, lo six percent simple in- provide relief lo service per- person lo come to the bank, terest. The term of the relief sons who, by reason of their but the bank should look lo offered under the provisions if by active military duty cannot provide the service,'' Myers of the Act extend through a meet pre-existing obliga- said. period of lime 90 days after This Small tions, i.e., obligations exist- The Act specifically pro- the individual is discharged Space Five Inch ing before enlistment or call tects members of the United from active duly. Myers said lo active duly. Slates Army, Navy, Marine the Lowell FMB branch will $18.80 Costs... While the Act which has Corps, Air Force, Coast extend that period beyond 90 Ads are Only. been in existence for over 50 Guard and officers of the days. Combination Rate $13.20 $4.70 A years, with wartime being Public Health Service de- Myers added that the bank non-existent over the lasl 20 tailed for duly with the Army is also willing lo work with Combo Rate $3.30 Real years, many of today's ser- or Navy. families in extending loans $23.50 vicemen and their families The primary purpose of the and/or deferrmenl of pay- kw Attention may not even know it exists. Act is lo provide relief to menls. Combination Rate $16.50 While some banks may those individuals called lo ac- For Lowell area families Clark wins 45th farm contest wait for the servicemen's tive military service, interested in receiving more Getter families lo approach them whereby any reduction in pay information about the Act, Big Square The Lowell Ledgers 45th Mystery Farm belongs to Gordon Sterzick of 11969 60th about the act, Lowell's FMB will cause an economic Myers encourages them to Like St. The winning entry in the 45th week of the Mystery Farm contest was turned in stop in at FMB Bank. by Brenda Clark of 1245 Jane Ellen Dr. Three Column by Clark's entry was one of 26 correct entries. Hansen will receive dinner for two from this Sneaker's, a free gallon of Devoe Rat White Latex paint from Lowell Raint and Wallpaper, and a year's subscription to The Lowell Ledger for correctly identifying T.O.P.S. members miss Four Inches in Costs... the farm. 90 pound goal set in 1990 A Nice Square

Korb, continued... The goal for T.O.P.S. lis Bender. per week, it is affordable for Six Inch The group kept a chart with The Lowell Ledger $14.10 Group #1493, which meets everyone lo lake advantage of house a New Dawn program, an alternative education for also provide daytime/evening each Saturday moming at the the weekly net-gains and net- this support " Combo Rate $9.90 It would allow for the con- high school students, a child college course work. Korb Congregational Church in losses recorded. As the chart T.O.P.S. urges that one Ad is... tinued growth of a base for care program, which would said lo encourage participa- Lowell, for 1990 was to drop started downward, the losses consult their physician before support of Lowell's senior be worked in cooperation tion, the program would offer 90 pounds. were being seen on the mem- starting any diet, and to dis- citizens. with the YMCA. It would child-care services at a small costs only.. "Having goals is what bers. T.O.P.S. stands for Take cuss their goals and progress It would he the home for fee. $14.10 T.O.P.S. is all about," says Off Pounds Sensibly, and this with their physician as well. non-profit organization gives The Roman emperor Trajan founded a school for baking about 100 A.D. The Romans leader Christine Freed. "Our What is the goal for this Combination Rate $9.90 had learned of baking from their Greek slaves. goal was to drop 90 pounds the opportunity'for the indi- T.O.P.S. group for 1991? To $28.20 in 1990, we tried and wc vidual lo lose weight drop 91 pounds, of course. Combination Rate $19.80 came really close." Al- sensible foods and having a For more information about Coming Soon together for the 13 members normal lifestyle. TOPS., call Christine in the group, the total net loss "We are a support group for Freed, 868-7292, or Phyllis for the year was SO1/* pounds. those wanting lo shed those Bender, 897-7571. The All New... That's almost one whole per- extra pounds." says Freed, son," added co-leader, Phyl- "and with the dues of only SI This Horizontal Six Column Inch Ad Would Cost You 1991 LOWELL A Full VA Only...$i4.io Combination Rate $9.90 CITY DIRECTORY Dieters note: half a cup of cottage cheese contains 100 calories. Page Ad Like Business & Residential Listings We Print Almostjiverytlii This in A Nice Large mmmmmmmmmPLEASE ADVISE US...mmmmmmm • Letterheads ... of any errors or omissions in your past listing • Envelopes Ad This Size Newsiett. ... of any changes that have occurred in the last 6 months • Business Cards i ers (such as new address, new phone number, deaths,). • Newsletters IVe appreciate your assistance in helping us compile • Forms a complete and accurate directory to better serve the Lowell Area Community. • Carbonless Forms ..v DISPLAY ADVERTISING SPACE IS • Brochures The Lowell Ledger NOW AVAILABLE • Programs • Invitations Costs Only t More! To Order Ad Space or Reserve 0 Your Copies Now, Phone The Is Only... Buyers Guide... Call . . . $56.40 L0WEL17 LITHO 897-9261 Combination Rate $39.60 $42.30 105 N. Broadway • Lowell, Michigan 49331 897-9555 *> Combination Rate $29.70

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Applying track principles lying in bed, he literally duce a specific art object. lo academics, "Academic dreamed up the "Academic The balance of the meet, Track" is an attempt lo offer Track" concept. or Group 111, involves events all students, physically en- "Academic Track" is an of the fine arts. This amounts dowed or not, the opportunity activity lhal stresses to an organized talent show, to experience the thrill of in- maximum student participa- with each team entering a terscholastic competition on tion. teaches teamwork and number of contestants in a a team basis. enhances what is being laught specific set of events for the The inception of in the classroom. meet. All musical accom^ "Academic Track" came in Lowell Middle School will panists must be students. May of 1972. The idea was participate in its first meet in formed by Carrollton Junior March of this year. Accord- Group one tests students in High School track coach, ing to LMS guidance coun- eight different areas, includ- Roy G. Grueber with the as- selor, Wayne Townsend, the ing math, biology, geog- sist going tA his wife. program was introduced to raphy, U.S. History, music him by the Kenowa Hills art trivia and Word-0 Clock. Grueber explains it this School District. The tests are 20 minutes long way; His track team had a and are made up of 100 mul- meet scheduled with Chesan- "We have 68 students who tiple-choice questions. In ing Middle School. The meet have signed up for the activ- Group 1 students can only^i 44 was to take place right after ity," Townsend said. LMS participate in one event. No Heather Young, left, and Michelle Billingsley, right, study trivia with coach Sheri school, so he felt secure in (seventh and eighth-graders) more than three students from Melle (standing). promising his wife, Arlene, will compete against Kenowa each school can participate in that he would be home in Hills on March II." an event. plenty of time to attend his The competition is scored daughter, Debbie^s initiation just like a track meet. Stu- Group II also encompasses into the National Honor Soci- dents will earn five points for eight different events which ety that evening. Returning first, three points for second all include 100 multiple- to school, he asked his assis- and one point for third. Each choice questions. The areas tant to see that all the equip- student will be allowed to of testing are in math-story ment was put away while he participate in not more than problems, physical science, ^ hurried to the initiation. three events. earth science, ancient his-^ Upon his arrival, guess who lory, speech theatre, spelling met him at the door, tears and There are a number of communication arts and pot- fire in her eyes? After a few competitive events. These pourri. pleasantries, she asked him events are divided into four Townsend said roughly when he was going lo do main groupings. Group I and 26-27 teachers will serve as something for the academic II contain two separate sets coaches in preparing students kids? of written academic tests. With the exception of the for their first meet. "We will Grueber missed the initia- Word-O-CIock and Digit-O- purchase academic study tion. Needless to say his wife Clocks, all tests are of a mul- material so students may hold ^ did not have too many words tiple choice nature. practices," he said.^* lo say to him the rest of the Group IA contains art- "Academic Track gives stu- dents and teachers an oppor- Coach Rita Pratt, middle, tutors "Academic Track" students, Becky Cattanach, evening. graphite-charcoal, and art- tunity to work together in a left, and Kerry Nugent, right on U.S. History and Potpouri. This conflict stirred dry color. Participants are al- Gmeber. That night while lowed 40 minutes to repro- setting different from that of a classroom." Townsend said students SPECIAL and teachers are excitcd S LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN-UP about the program and will KIDS NEED look to expand the number of : LOWELL CITY HALL • 301 E. MAIN, LOWELL | meets to two next year (one g • l s home and one away). : cigN "' Saturday, March 2nd j : ABE from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • FOR MORE INFORMATION City, ABOUT FOSTER CARE: continued

Friday, March 8th 897.4114 Originally the City of from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lowell was told the work would be completed in Janu- ary.

Saturday, March 9th Because of our fixed lo- from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. SENIOR CALENDAR cation, we have no access to anything resembling an Every Tuesday: Current events called The aerial photograph of our ALL BOYS 8-18 WHO WANT Global Family" at 1 p.m. presented by Mary Con- Galaxy and know more don. about distant galaxies TO PLAY BASEBALL than about our own. Every Wednesday: Bowling at 1 p.m. Fridays: Variety Entertainment at 1 p.m. LEGAL SERVICES ALLGIRLS 9-15 WHO WANT EVERY TUESDAY: Oil painting classes every TO PLAY SOFTBALL Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Blue Crocodile. Cost is $42.00 for six weeks of classes. DIVORCE • Suppoft. Custody- $ 00 FEB. 8 & 22: Sign up to see some currently popu- V'Sitauon FEE: 18 per child lar movies in Grand Rapids. Leave the center at And participate in our 1:30 p.m. $1.00 transportation donation requested BANKRUPTCY candy fundraiser in advance. Income Tax Propar \Uor\ Financial Assistance Available THURS., FEB. 14: Sweetheart dessert auction. Bring a dessert dish to donate to the event. Pro- Re,; E Mto ceeds will go to the Center. There will also be a , . vvi's & Probate Birth Certificates Mandatory special snack tray in honor of the Center's anniver- for new sign-ups sary. The Nostalgia Group will entertain. DRUNK DRIVING All late sign-ups (after March 9th) will be placed THURS., FEB. 21: A day of patriotism for Presi- Driver s License • on a waiting list with no guarantee of being dent's Day. Singing patriotic songs, cake, door • Restoration placed on a team prizes and treats for all. Roosevelt Park Center at 1:15 p.m. Sign up at the Center. $1.00 donation RICHARD J. HEATH Uniforms & Equipment for party and $1.00 for transportation. Dress in and red, white and blue. Furnished ROBERT K. KENNETT THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED FEB. 18 IN Attomeys-at-Lav. This is a sanctioned Little League Project HONOR OF PRESIDENTS DAY. Lowell Senior Center 215 W. Main, P.O Box 212 Any Questions Call... JIM JONES 897-5893 314 S. Hudson St., Lowell LOWELL. MICHIGAN 49331 897-5949 Lowell Office 897-9480 Grand Rapids Oflice 538-4242