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Along Main Street Ingraham honored with Council's "Arty5 5 nized for my work at the Low- bHBs! ell Area Arts Council. I'm not only pleased but extremely honored to be recognized from among the hundreds of other Arts Council volun- teers. It's a special honor," In- CALLING TEEN THESPIANS graham said. The Lowell Area Arts Council presents "Fairy Tale Theater Workshop." The workshop for teens will be held on Satur- She began her six years as days from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and will run for eight weeks a member of the Board of Di- beginning on Saturday. Feb. 16 at the Arts Center. rectors the year the facility Workshop members will participate in creating a script, was dedicated, 1985. She has constructing scenery, costumes and makeup and lighting, as provided strong leadership in those six years. well as performance for live audiences. This workshop is limited to twelve participants. Fees are During her first year on the $20 for LA AC members and $24 for non-members. Your Board, Ingraham published paid fee is your enrollment in this exciting workshop. Phone the Council newsletter and the Arts Center at 897-8545 Monday through Friday for worked on the publicity for the Fall Festival. By her sec- registration or further information. ond year she was on the Edu- Lori Ingraham cation Committee and the SPAGHETTI DINNER - JANUARY 27 At its annual meeting (ti Long-Range Planning Com- The United Methodist Church's youth group will be hold- Jan. 15, the Lowell Area Arts mittee, working on the fall ing its annual spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 12 Council presented Lori In- festival and the annual winter to 2 p.m. in the basement of the church. graham, outgoing Chairman play, and helping organize the The dinner will include all the spaghetti you can eat, of the Board of Directors, This dragon breathed frost. Council's involvement in the bread, a beverage and dessert. with the Arft Council Arty, Sesquicentennial Celebration The prices are $3.50 for adults, $1.50 for children 13 and an award given yearly to a in Lowell. She continued to under, free for children under five. volunteer who supports and works for the arts in the Low- serve on most of these com- Students enjoy snow mittees during her third year. GOVERNMENT COMMODITIES JAN. 24 ell area. Ingraham, who teaches As Ingraham became a sea- sculpting morning Government commodities will be distributed to all those Kindergarten at Alto Elemen- soned Board member, her eligible on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. day outside cleverly sculpt- tary, has been a long-time leadership skills led to her Back in the fall of the year, Commodities are distributed at the Moose Recreation ing a piece of art from snow. member of the Aits Council, election as Chairman of the Bushnell Elementary Princi- Building, 1320 E. Fulton, Lowell. On Monday, Burdette in- along with her husband Bill. Board of Directors during her pal, Dave Burdette proposed formed the Bushnell teachers Both worked long hours fourth year on the board. She a snow sculpting day to his ALTO LIBRARY HOLDS USED BOOK SALE that all the elements were just when the Council acquired its spearheaded needed reorgani- 22 elementary teachers. The right and that "snow sculpt- present facilities in the King zation of several areas during idea was accepted. The Alto Friends of the Library will sponsor a used book ing" day would be Tuesday. Milling complex and set this year, working on board Burdette suggested that and bake sale on Hiesday, Feb. 19 from noon until 8 p.m. Classes started their snow about the task of renovating development and community when the snow was at a good The sale will be held at the Alto Library, 6059 Linfield, sculpting work at 10:30 a.m the facilities into an office, fundraising, both of which packing stage, and the wea- with proceeds going toward the purchase of library materials. and the last piece of work was gallery, and workshop . ther bearable, all 22 classes Call 868-6038 for more information Arty, cont'd., pg. 2 would spend a portion of the Main St., cont'd., pg. 24 "It means a lot to be recog- Snow, cont'd., pg. 2 War's uncertainties and anxieties play a role in people's willingness to make everyday financial decisions During the Korean War, and even through the Vietnam on around them. "I think that's because they haven't built selling more functional type equipment than the expen- War, people referred to these hostilities as police actions. up the fears and anxieties which older people have," she sive, extravagant stuff." Belanger said. "Businesswise. Today, the war in Iraq (Operation Desert Storm), is explains. most of Erb's decisions were made before the middle of simply called a political conflict. The realtor did not seem to think the build-up to the last year. When the economy is not growing we tend to The conflict, which may, take many young and inno- war, and the war itself, has made a difference in how cut costs and look internally to survive." cent lives, has caused people, even those of us in Lowell, Reedy's has conducted business. "Sure it's on every- The Assistant Manager said personally his wife and to reflect and to deal with our uncertainties and anxieties; body's mind, but I tend to be optimistic and go ahead he have taken more of a concern in the human element. to question whether this war is right or wrong,, and with things. December was probably slower than normal, "We've discussed whether war in this situation is right maybe even deal with everyday-type decisions a little but the month of December is slow anyhow." or wrong things we haven't had to discuss before." he differently. Vennen Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth owner Henry Van- said. "1 think age has something to do with the way people derVennen, believes when something like Operation De- According to Buyers Guide Advertising Salesman Tom have dealt with the Gulf crisis, and now the war, in the sert Storm occupies the thoughts and anxieties of people Speerstra. people have not been thinking about advertis- Persian Gulf," Lowell realtor, Connie Reedy said. "I it can*t help but have an effect on their thoughts and ing. but last week many did not even want to talk about it. believe younger people don't have the fears of the older processes. "Many didn't know what they wanted to do. They people." "Younger people do not have as many fears, 1 think were all tied up with the war." Speerstra said. "I sold an Reedy explained, "A gentleman comes into the office experience of older people provides them with a calming ad on Tuesday. On Wednesday evening during a business who needs to, and wants to, sell his home. He then effect," VanderVennen said. meeting, war broke out. and the business decided to cut changes his mind because of his concern about the war. "This reminds me of the day Kennedy was shot, and all of its advertising. Yes. 1 think people are scared of I asked him how he was concerned. Personally? Was his of 1956 when the tornado hit the Grand Rapids area. the economy and the uncertainty of what's happening job in jeopardy? Was he a reserve? Would he have to They were the foremost things on everybody's minds. over in the Persian Gulf." become physically involved in the war? His answer to Everything else seemed to be put on hold. But experience All of the business people agreed that the conflict has all of those questions were 'no,'" she said. "He wasn't now tells us. there will be a calming effect and then a made a difference in the attitudes of people. "1 think the sure, but he didn't believe he could make a financial change back to normalcy." he said. general public has grown quiet. Granted. December is decision for his family at this time." Bryan Belanger, Erb Lumber assistant manager, said notoriously slow, hut it was slower than most. I found In contrast to younger members of the community. he did not think the war had as direct a result on people's it frustrating.'' Speerstra said. Reedy says they make a decision no matter what's going financial decisions as the recession. "Cu -vntly. we arc War time tends to do that. The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, January 23, 1991 - Page 2 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. January 23. 1991 - Page 3 ( k Obituaries Coming Events GILLETT - Daniel M. Gil- p WAITERS - Charles R lett. aged 3 years of Ada. Walters, aged 62, formerly of > u passed away Sunday. Januan Notices in the Ledger s "Com- 7:30 p.m. No December meet- brary Weigh-ins at 6:45 p.m. more info call 897-7047. 2ND THURSDAY OF MONTH: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the N Lowell, died Januar\ 18. ing. 20. 1991. of accidental in- ing Events" are free of charge All Lowell Area Senior Citizens Moose Recreation Building, c 19^1. Survived by his wife, to any non-profit organiza- SECOND MONDAY OF EACH THIRD TUESDAY EVENING - are invited to attend the Lowell 1320 E Fulton. Lowell. juries. Surviving arc his par- il Eva; children. Duane. Con- tion in the Lowell, Ada, Alto, EVERY SECOND THURSDAY: MONTH: The Lowell Area Ladies Joy Fellowship. Various Community Ed Lunch and Learn ents. Rick and Cherie Gillett; and Saranac area. We prefer Lowell VFW Auxiliary No. 8303 at 12:15 p.m given at the Lowell h nie, Angela and Laura; Schools Board of Education topics and special speakers For SUN., JAN. 27: Spaghetti din- two sisters. Megan and Sarah brothers, Richard Walters and such notices to be kept brief meets at 3:30 p.m. at the VFW meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Board more info call Lowell Assembly High School Cost of lunch is ner at Lowell Methodist Church. and to be submitted by mail, Post. 307 W Main Street. Lowell. of Education office located in the of God at 897-7047 $1.85 Serving from 12 to 2 p.m. $3.50 Gillett of Ada; grandparents, Robert (Bonnie) Walters, all but will accept notices by Middle School. 12685 Foreman for adults. $1 50 for children Richard and Elizabeth Gil- ot Lowell; sisters. Marguerite phone at 897-9261. EVERY SECOND WEDNES- Road EVERY SUNDAY EVENING - EVERY WEDNESDAY - 1 p m. under 13 and those under 5 are lett. Robert and Shirley Chipman, Barbara (Ron) Van- \ DAY: GFWC • Lowell Woman s Royal Rangers for the boys. Mis- Senior bowling for those over 55 free. Feighner. all of Grand denbree. all of Grand Rapids; FIRST MONDAY EACH Club hold a monthly luncheon EVERY MONDAY EVENING: sionettes for the girls for kids kin- at Rollaway Ltd.. Lanes $1 per MONTH: The South Kent 4-H Rapids; aunts, uncles and with program following at "Euchre" will be played at the dergarten and up. Chnst Ambas- game SUN.f FEB. 10: Chili dinner at sister-in-law, Lucy Walters of *4 group regular meetings at 7 p.m. cousins. Funeral Services Schneider Manor For further in- V.F.W. Post 8303 at 7:30 p.m. sadors for the youth (7 thru 12 First United Methodist Church. Ionia; and several grandchil- in the Alto Elementary School formation call President Janet Admission is $1. prizes. Public grades). Christian Clubs to help 621 E. Mam St., sponsored by were Wednesday (today) at dren. He was preceded in cafeteria. Bovee at 897-8112. welcome. our children grow through the 4TH WEDNESDAY OF EACH Lowell Boy Scout Troop No. 102 Ada Congregational Church. death by a brother, Stanley. means of achievement prog- MONTH: The Women s Break- 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY: EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: The The Rev. Gary Burdick of- Family Funeral Services were EVERY MON. & TUES. MORN- rams, special activities, crafts fast at the Lowell Senior Center. $3.75 adults; $1.50 for 7-11; and Lowell Lions Club meets at 6:30 Flat River Snowmobile Club ING - Coffee Break Bible Study. and basic moral learning. For 314 S. Hudson. 897-5949 for re- 6 and under free. They may be ficiating. In lieu of flowers, held. p.m. at Look Memorial Fire Sta- meets at the clubhouse at 11841 Monday 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; Tues- more Info call Lowell Assembly servations purchased at the door memorials to Blandlord Na- tion. South Hudson. Lowell. Potters Rd. A Potluck is at 12:30 day 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. of God at 897-7047. ture Center will be ap- p.m. with business meeting fol- Lakeside Community Church. EVERY WEDNESDAY: Awana SUN., FEB. 10: Caledonia preciated. 2ND WEDNESDAY: Mens lowing. New members and 6201 Whitneyville Rd. LOWELL LIBRARY - HOURS! from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Alton Bible Sportsman Club Breakfast. breakfast at Lowell Senior guests are welcome Open Mon. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 Church. (Corner of Lincoln Lake Center. 314 S. Hudson St. Call 3RD SAT. OF EACH MONTH - p.m.; Wed., 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. and 3 Mile) Children ages 3 and TUES., FEB. 12: Lowell Little v ;f 897-5949 for reservations. QUA-KE-Z1K SPORTSMEN'S V.F.W. Post No. 8303 in Lowell. andFri.&Sat., 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. up are welcome to join in on the League Board meeting at 7 p.m. CLUB: meets every 2nd and 4th 307 W. Main. Steak dinner, serv- at Lowell High School. Public in- LOWELL AREA ARTS COUN- Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Club ing 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Public in- 2NO AND 4TH MONDAY scriptures learning, fun. fellow- vited. Arty, continued... CIL: 149 S. Hudson St. Hours: building at 11400 Foreman vited. NIGHTS: Men s Life Bible study ship and games. For more infor- Monday thru Friday. 1 to 5 p.m.; Road. Lowell. group will meet at Calvary Chris- mation or to set-up transporta- SAT, FEB. 16: All You Can Eat Saturdays and Sundays. 1 30 to EVERY THIRD SATURDAY - tian Reformed Church in the tion call 897-4273. 897-9731 or Baked Potato Bar Dinner at Ver- All Bushnell classes were responsible fot a snow are very visible examples Recognizing that she would Snow sculpting kept the attention of students longer 4:30 p.m. Closed holidays. EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY - Men s Breakfast 8 a.m. at Lowell Narthex. All men in the commu- 897-5648. gennes United Methodist sculpture. than english class does. Phone 897-8545. Lowell Area Jaycees meet at Assembly of God, 3050 Alden today of her foresight and soon have this mandatory nity are welcome. Call 897-6215 Church from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. leadership. 7:30 p.m. New members wel- Nash, (just south of town). Spec- or 897-7555 for more informa- THURS., JAN. 24: Government Adults $4.50; children 5-11 $2 break from the Board, In- WOMEN OF THE MOOSE comed. Membership 21-39 ial speaker and good food. For tion. commodities will be distributed and ages 4 and under, free. She stepped down from graham decided to run for Chapter night meeting is held the years of age. Leadership training leadership of the Council dur- Chairman of the Board. A Snow, continued... first Monday of each month, at 8 through community involvement. p.m. PUSH-PULL-DRAG PUSH-PULL-DRAG PUSH-PULL-DRAG ing her fifth year as her fam- grateful Board elected her ) For location of meeting, please ily grew and took much of call 897-6186. unanimously. She continued completed at 11:15 a.m. children to work together." WOMEN OF THE MOOSE Bus- her time, but continued to her goal of improvement of "The kids have a long haul The Bushnell Principal iness Meeting is held the third EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY serve as Chairman of Long- the Council management dur- Monday of each month, at 8 p.m. - V.F.W. Post 8303 meets at the THEY'RE DOING IT AGAIN! between now and spring. An said all 22 teachers were ex- Range Planning. Also, during V F W. Clubroom. 307 E. Main ing this term by promoting a activity like ihis breaks up the tremely pleased with the suc- the year, Ingraham worked EVERY TUESDAY MORNING St., Lowell at 8:00 p.m. membership survey in order routine." Burdette said. "It s cess of the activity." Ladies join us for Coffee Break with other educators in- to encourage and organize also an activity ihai teaches Story Hour at Calvary Chnstian SATURDAYS - Take Off The Good Old Boys terested in promoting an in volunteerism. This program Reformed Church. 1151 W. Pounds Sensibly Tops #M11493 the schools to gain accep- has been very successful in Main. Lowell. 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. meets every Sat. at 8:30 a.m. in Nursery provided. O /\/\ M'NIMUM TRADE-IN tance into a new state prog- its initial stage as was shown Winter enrollment the Congregational Church ram, Local Leadership in basement in Lowell. Comer of when the Board of Directors EVERY SECOND TUESDAY Spring and Hudson Sts. Weigh- Educational Arts Planning. honored dozens of volunteers The Lowell Area Fishing Club ins from 8:30 a.m. 'til 9:00 a.m. ^OlIU •• SALE •• Lowell was one of five school at the annual meeting. record set at GVSU now meets at the Flat River districts in the state accepted Snowmobile Clubhouse on Pot- TUESDAYS - Take Off Pounds As Ingraham steps down Enrollment for the winter 1987 into the program in August of Assistant Provost and ters Road, just East of Montcalm Sensibly Tops #MI 372 meets i VANS-VANS-VANS trom the Board of Directors, semester at Grand Valley Ave. at 7:00 p.m. All prospective every Tuesday evening at the PICKUPS... 1989. She then became co- Dean of Academic Services, FORD it is with much praise and ap- State University totaled members or interested individu- Lowell Congregational Church chairman of the LLEAPTeam Robert W. Fletcher, attrihutes preciation from the members 11,068 students, an all-time als are cordially welcome. basement Comer of Spnng and TAURUS which was formed and is still the increase in enrollment to Hudson Sts. Weigh-ins at 5:45 20 F150 4x4 Pickups of the Arts Council and the high for winter semester en- P-3818 Full Size Conversions, operating student retention. "Students FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH p.m. community at large for her rollment, and a 9.3 percent MONTH: The Bowne Township Ingraham served her sixth appreciate the high quality of 15 Ranger 4x4 Pickups s 16 vision and volunteerism increase over last winter. Histoncal Society will hold regu- THURSDAYS: Take Off Pounds Aerostar Wagons and year on the board in 1990. our programs and as a result, 144 which has helped keep the "Overall, we have more lar meetings at the Old Township Sensibly Tops Ml No. 333. Board members are limited we are again experiencing re- Hall, at Bowne Center, on the Saranac. meets every Thursday 20 F150 4x2 Pickups 48 Months/11.75% arts vital in our community students and they are carrying Conversions. by the by-laws to no more cord winter term enrollment first Thursday of each month at evening at the Saranac Public Li- $5,500 Financed and schools. more credits," said GVSU re- than six consecutive years. at both the undergraduate and gistrar Lynn M. Blue. Stu- 12 Ranger 4x2 Pickups graduate levels." Enrollment Several to Choose From... dents have enrolled for a total 1989 at Grand Valley reached a re- of 118,643 credits, a 10.5 per- coid 11,724 for the fall. Many Chevrolet & Dodge FORD Jeeps, Broncos, Bronco lis cent increase in the number <3^ Fletcher added, "This con- 4x4 and 4x2 of credit hours for which stu- 242-8401 ESCORT tinuing growth indicates an • ,; V"T ' ••' dents were enrolled during ADVANCED P-3774 Th* fwrt patent for artificial te«th was issued to Charlas increased need for resources Graham of N«w York City in 1822 ananas winter 1990. Bushnell students learned qukkly that snow becomes AUTO GLASS 897-4912 1990 1990 $ 44 1986 1990 GVSU, cont'd., pg. 9 ^ Advanced Techniques. Old Fashion Values quite heavy after a couple minutes of rolling. FORD FORD 124 AEROSTAR CROWN -r WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT STONE 54 Months'11.75% Great Inventory of Used Glass I CHIP T-BIRD TEMPO VAN VICTORIA SAVE MONEY'!! $5,200 Financed REPAIR P-3835 P-3829 P-3759A P-3841 • 24 Hour Mobile S«rvic« srf • Over 10 Years Experience "Give Me a Break. s 87 s2 1990 26 36 Quality Guaranteed I'll Fi* It" 238 *172 FORD *151 *254 60 Months/11.75% 60 Months/11.75% 42 Months/14.00% 60 Months 11.75% r ' $10,800 Financed $7,800 Financed FESTIVA $5,000 Financed $11,500 Financed P-3500 Investing SPECIAL ECONOMY CARS $9698 LUXURY CARS 48 Months/11.75% ON SALE KIDS NEED $3,700 Financed 18 Escorts 2&4doors Lincolns, Crown Vies, 15Tempos2&4doors 1988 RANGER Grand Marquis, T-Birds Our Community Tod FOR MORE INFORMATION 5 Festivas 2 doors PICKUP ABOUT FOSTER CARE: 0-4501 Many Imports 897-4114 Mustangs, Taurus, Probes S 02 Pontiacs, Buicks, Chevrolets, 152 On Sale! 48 Months/11.75% Too Many To List. Better Tomorrow $5,800 Financed Why Shop Anywhere Else!

PEBBLE BEACH $800.00 Min. Trade All Payments 696-1541 -• 874-8671 On Used Units APARTMENTS $800 Cash or With Prices Over LOWELL'S ONLY LAKEFRONT APARTMENTS Minimum Trade $2,500.00 With Approved Credit Vanderhyde Call Diane Estes For Appointment Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. STATE SAVINGS BANK $800.00 Minimum All Sales Subject LOWELL- MAIN BRANCH Brothers Ford LOWELL-WESTOWN PHONE 897-6880 To Prior Sale! Trade-In Sale Goodi Phone 897-4153 345 North Main St., Cedar Springs, Ml Phone 897-3264 ROCKFORD 1112 Bowes Road, Lowell, Michigan 'til Jan. 31,1991 Phone 874-8330 PUSH-PULL-DRAG Member FDIC PUSH-PULL-DRAG PUSH-PULL-DRAG The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, January 23, 1991 - Page 4 The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday, January 23, 1991 • Page S Two area couples make wedding plans Viewpoint.. With Larry ready for launch, a half dozen friends eased and some tongue-in-cheek reports at the end of the evening him skyward with rope tethers. After they ran out of rope, news. Larry probably received a little more attention from the main tether from the chair to the ground snapped, and his local media, but he fell far short of becoming a national Larry soared skyward. It wasn't your typical, lazy, hot-air hem. However, there are a few of we aviation enthusiasts cozy corner balloon ascent. In Larry's own words during a distress call scattered around the country who put Larry in a class with by Roger Brown on his CB radio, "I shot up like an elevator and started the Wright Brothers. Eddie Rickenbaker. Jimmy Doolittle. getting numb before I shot out some balloons'*. Crews from Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, John Glenn and Neil Delta and TWA airliners spotted Larry's improbable craft as Armstrong. Not to mention Rocky the Flying Squirrel. high as 16,000 feet and called the sightings off to unbelieving Why is he my hero? Think about it! Larry's little sortie air traffic controllers. The FA A says pilots must have oxygen embodied all the components of any heroic deed. His flight available for prolonged flight over 10,500 feet. Larry didn't included ingenuity, daring, resourcefulness, bravery, inde- This business of leaving you readers hanging for a week have any oxygen with him. He did have some beer though. pendence, humor and a lot of stupidity. The neat thing about turned out to be a pretty neat trick. For one, I haven't had Larry managed to pop enough balloons to begin his des- the flight is the fact Larry accomplished it without the aid to rack my brain for something to write about because I'm cent before accidentally dropping his BB gun overboard. of NASA, an aircraft company or any outside help. Anybody already committed to this hero thing. And two, I've found I'm not sure "overboard" is proper terminology when speak- could have done it, but Larry Walters was the one who did. Clare and Mary Phillips out just how many people read my weekly offering. Frankly, ing of flying lawn chairs, but we'll have to assume it is. The flight was the first, and probably the last time anyone ^I've been quite surprised by the number of people I've The loss of the BB gun could have been a stroke of luck, will get to 16,000 feet in a flying lawn chair. Larry isn't Phillips celebrate "bumped into around town who have said something like, as Larry may have gotten carried away with his balloon about to do it again. The clipping ends with a quote from "Okay . . . who is itT. That's kind of disturbing when I popping. As it turned out he drifted downward and crashed Larry that reads, "Since I was 13 years old I've wanted to think of some of the nutty things I've written about. I prob- his craft into some power lines. The ropes became entangled go up into the clear blue sky in a balloon. By the grace of 50th anniversary ably would have been a little stricter with my self-censorship in the wires and the lawn chair was left suspended about God, I fulfilled my dream. But I wouldn't do it again for if I had known people were actually reading this stuff. five feet in the air. Larry jumped out safely and most likely anything". That goes to prove my hero isn't completely off Clare and Mary (Bailey) and Dennis Nead Tlic\ have For those of you who may have missed last week's column, gave the ground a big old kiss. A small area of Long Beach his rocker. Phillips of Grindle Dr., Low- 13 grandchildren and ihrcc I rambled on about the decline in the quality of our national experienced a brief blackout as a result of the crash. A couple of years ago I caught part of a TV interview ell will observe their golden great-grandchildren heroes over the past few generations. After all, just about There were no cheering throngs to meet Larry upon his with a wacky, retired aerospace engineer from . He Kirt Stoltzfus and Karen Kauffman wedding anniversary on Janu- Open House will he held anyone would have to agree there's a big difference between landing as there were to meet Lindbergh in Paris. There was had stockpiled a bunch of surplus missile parts in his garage ary 24. Sunday, Jan. 27 from 2 m 5 Charles Lindbergh and Homer Simpson. I got off on a tan- no ticker-tape parade. No photo on the cover of TIME. There and was working toward launching himself into orbit. Until Their children are Bruce p.m. at the Lowell I niicd * Vickie Abel and Kenneth VanDerWarf Marlin and Rachel graduate of Lowell High Agent and never did get around to talking about my personal weren't even any product endorsement offers from lawn this guy gets off the ground, Larry Walters is still number and Bette Phillips, Gerald Methodist Educational Build- ' Kauffman of Alto arc proud School and Hesston College hero. I closed the column by promising to make the an- chair, BB gun or beer companies. Larry's achievement was one on my list of heroes. and Sue Phillips, Mary Kay ing. Your presence is giti Orison and Addic Abel arc Both are graduates of Low- to announce the engagement in Kansas. nouncement this week. So. without further ado, here it is. marked only by a short article sent out over the wire services and Dan Nelson, and Nancy enough. proud to announce the en- ell High School and are cur- of their daughter, Karen Sue The future groom is a How does the name Larry Walters grab ya'? Now I suppose gagement of their daughter, rently employed in the Low- Kauffman to Kirt Lydell graduate of Concord High in I'm gonna have to tell you who the heck he is. and why Vickie Ellen, to Kenneth ell area. Stoltzfus, son of Paul and Indiana and Hesston College he's my hero. held to consider starting a new telephone company in Eugene VanDerWarf, son of A wedding date of Sep- Mary Stoltzfus, of Pennsyl- in Kansas. To be honest with you. I don't know much about Walters by spite of the Giles law prohibiting a second company myself. From a newspaper clipping my brother gave me I Donald and Sandra VanDer- tember 28, 1991, has been vania. A March 30, 1991 wedding Priscilla except in emergency. Citizens Telephone Co. raised Warf. of Ada. set. learned he was a 33 year old truck driver living in North their rates. The bride-elect is a is planned. Lussmyer Homespun Hollywood, California when he made his brief rise to fame. Arthur H, VandenBerg, youthful editor of the Grand I remember reading about his escapade at the time, but this Rapids Herald, will be one of three speakers at the Devotions • ^newspaper clipping isn't dated. My best guess is that it was annual Board of Trade banquet. loski. Dorothy Briggs. Erin Johnson. Joy Hecht. somewhere in the mid to late seventies when Walters got The basketball team defeats South High School, 29- Happy Birthday JAN. 27: Nancy Roth, Stacev Gill, Bob Waner, By Pauline Spray some friends together at his girlfriend's house in San Pedro, 18. The boys "finished in a whirlwind of speed", and Agnes Dawson, Jacqueline Margaret Ramsdell, Karen tied 45 helium filled weather balloons to an aluminum lawn substitutes go in for a couple who became exhausted. Bay, Isabel Yurkinas. Kelley, Spencer Dubridge. chair and ascended into the California sky. He probably had 50 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - JAN. 23,1941 J AN. 24: Linda Kropf, Heidi George Jacob. Steve JAN. 28: Carta J. Eastmead, JAN. 30: Mary Willyard, ...it was not you that sent not to mention an elcphani no intention of becoming my hero at the time. The editor suggests paving the alleys in back of stores Blattner. Glen Rozich, Allan Uzarski. Ryan White, Kathe Biggs, Susan Roudabush. Chad De- me hither, but a lion, or a giraffe. Yet. il According to the clipping, Walters rigged the surplus bal- for additional parking space, Baird, Harry Birch. JAN. 26: Bemadette Kris Stremler, Gloria King, Witt, Jams Johnson, Orpha God...(Genesis 45:8). attempting such an ad\cn loons to the lawn chair with ropes and tied on jugs of water A new Junior Farm Bureau for rural young men and JAN. 25: Dave Harding. Johnson, Scott Duckett, Jeannie Dintaman, Hazel Chaterdon ture, I'd make certain lo for ballast. He equipped himself with a CB radio for com- women ages 18-28 is organized and meeting at the Leroy Lozada, Kristy Andy Nowak, Andy Grindle. Tanner. Imagine me on an African choose a trustworthy guide, munication with his girlfriend, a parachute for "just in case" Vergennes Grange Hall. Wheeler. Barb Smith, Bobby Kietzman, Irene Paw- JAN. 29: Brenda Kinsley. satan! I'm afraid of a mouse. and then I d heed his msiruc- and a BB pistol to shoot out balloons when he wanted to Ledger Entries Grand Rapids Mayor George Welsh heads a cam- tions to the letter, nothim: ^come down. Oh yeah, he also took along a six-pack of beer paign to raise money for a mobile kitchen to feed questioning. for refreshment. The report didn't mention that Larry partook of 100,75,50 and 25 Years Ago bombed-out families In the County of Kent, England. of anything stronger than beer prior to the flight, but one Men registering for the draft are again warned to fill Joseph, despised h\ his does have to wonder. out the form with ink. AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY brethren, was sold b\ them The March of Time (produced for movies) points out into Egyptian slavery. Later, 100 YEARS AGO INTHE JOURNAL - JAN. 21,1891 Japan's ambitions concerning the . ADA COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE he was elevated to an oltice King, Quick and King retired a good but aged horse 25 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - JAN. 19,1966 BETHANY BIBLE CHURCH REFORMED CHURCH next lo the Egyptian king HEALTH to Martin Cogswell for light work and good treatment. The Legion Building is remodeled on the second floor 3900 East Fulton OF LOWELL 7227 Thomappie River Dr 676-1032 Through this position he was WHh REV RAYMOND E BEFUS 201 North Washington Street Martin will receive another this week, as "Jimmy" re- for community dining room facilities. Rotary and Lions Pastor THOMAS J BARTHA Morning Worship 9 50 A M. REV JIM GELDHOF able to save his kinsmen Irom Dr. Paul Gauthter Clubs are expected to use the new meeting rooms. Morning Worship 10:00 A.M. cently died at the age of 38. (Broadcast 10 AM WMAX 1470) Church School 10 00AM starvation. Finally. v\hen he State Highway Commissioner Mackie proposes mov- Sunday School 11 ;20 A.M. i Baxter Steam Laundry of Grand Rapids has estab- Sunday School 1115AM Morning Worship 11 00 A M and his brothers were reeoiw Evening Worship 6:00 P M lished an outlet here at A.L Coons' Furniture Store. ing M-91 two miles east of Lowell to connect with the Evening Service 6 00 P M Evening Service 6 00PM Dr. Jim Lang WE INVITE YOU TO MAKE THIS ciled. Joseph comforted them The ice harvest in Elmdale is nearly complete, but Hastings Road. A new bridge over Grand River would Wednesday Service 7 30 P M f! Wednesday Mid-Week Service COMMUNITY CHURCH YOUR i by explaining that ('ii>d had i Jr Teens Adults 7 00 P M more dust (sawdust) is needed. be required. CHURCH HOME WELCOME TO ALL Nursery-Come & Worship With Us used his experience to tunher Chapel Chat, a local column from somewhere north- New Biology Lab facilities are constructed at the high His divine plan. west of Lowell, comments favorably on receiving the school under the National Defense Education Act. CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED When the Lord has a spec- SHIN SPLINTS Journal the same week it is printed. Lowell is trying to bring the proposed new Grand CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF LOWELL FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ial work for us to do. He otien 75 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER • JAN. 20,1916 Valley College here to land owned by the Conservation CHURCH OF LOWELL REV. CARL J. REITSMA - 897-9836 OF LOWELL leads in ways we do not un Shin splints, a rather nonspecific entity, is kind of a catch- Meetings in at least six towns including Lowell are Department east of town. 1151 West Mam Street Meeting at the Lowell Middle Schoot 2275 West Mam Street derstand. Many times we do all diagnosis for many of the possible causes of shin pain Lowell. Ml (12675 Foreman) Sunday School 9 45 A M not appreciate the mcih ^ Morning Worship IO OQ a.m. in athletes. The shin splint syndrome is a common problem Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Worship Services 11 00 A M & 6 00 P M Sunday School n 20 a m. He uses. Nor do we com- ^ for athletes whose sports involve a repeated jarring impact Bill Moyer of CNN was commenting on how Americans And Children s Activities 10 00 A M Awana Wednesday 6 30 PM Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Midweek Bible Studies and Youth Groups Wednesday Prayer Meeting . 7 qq p m prehend the significance ^ # to the leg. Running is the most frequent cause, but not the have been caught up in the "Star Wars" euphoria of the war LISTENING AND HELPING" His dealings. However, it ^ i; Nursery available at both services JOE GERKIN PASTOR 897-0017 only one. Those who do a lot of walking or marching, or and that they haven't been subjected to the human element 897-0077 Barrier Free Dan Nave, Youth Director 897-6737 are trusting in Him tor gui- in the military service, are also prone to developing shin of it as of yet. Anyone who saw the news clip of the POWs dance, wc must not worn Hl splints. being held by Iraq on the Nightly News Monday had their ALTON BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL can see the end from the ^ This syndrome most often occurs with a change in activity balloon of "Star Wars" euphoria popped by harsh realism. Lincoln Lake Ave at 3 Mile Road FIRST UNITED METHODIST ginning. He will not lead ^ level. People who are poorly conditioned who begin a new What's wrong with these thoughts? Sunday School . . 10 00 AM CHURCH OF LOWELL houghts FRIENDSHIP COUNTRY astray but will guide us sale) running or Jumping activity are most at risk. For example, Defense Secretary Dick Cheney warning Iraq's Saddam Morning Worship 11 00 A M (United Church of Chnst) CHURCH OF LOWELL nu Evening Praise 7 00 P M 404 North Hudson 621 E Mam Street 897-5936 CHAPEL to our destination. "We a sedentary person who starts a running program is much Hussein that his treatment of captured pilots is a war crime Wednesday AWANA 7 00 P M, 897-5906 REGULAR HOURS 10200 Grand River Ave only to foIlow.,, more likely to develop shin splints then a person who already and a violation of the Geneva Convention. Unfortunately. Morning Worship 9 00 A M and 10 45 A M 'Sept • Apnl) Worship and Church School . . . 10:00 A.M. Sunday Services 10 30 A M Prayer O Lord. Thou runs regularly. By the same token, a conditioned runner who Saddam only follows one set of laws, those which he writes. Rev Terry Tessan Pastor Church School 930 to 10 30 AM Wednesday BiWe Study .... 700 P I* Prayer and Bible Study 7 30 P M. knowest the way Lead me ^abruptly increases his or her mileage or running pace may Over the weekend I watched the AFC and NFC champion- The anti-war protest and demonstrations that end in violence Eleanor Martin Director of Education REV WILLIAM AMUNDSEN. MINISTER BOB ROUSH. pastor REV KENNETH R MCGEE. Pastor Roger MacNaughton . . Director of Music Nursery available at both services 897 7489 and 1 shall follow I do noi J 'be equally as susceptible. ships. Like, for many, it was a break from the 24-hour a day and/or destruction. Isn't violence what triggered the protests 897-5648 or 897-4273 Bamer-Free Nursery Provided Barrier • Free Entrance 1 Shin splints result from repetitive micro-trauma and reports from the Middle East. to begin with? YOU ARE WELCOME' understand all Thy dealing' I only know that Thou haM chronic strain of the muscles of the shin. Small tears in the For a while it worked. Watching Jim Kelley and the Bills Why is it anyone can buy an A-K-47 machine gun, but shown me this path and saU structures may occur, and the subsequent inflammation is literally destroy the Raiders. The game wasn't even to halftime there isn't one of us who can purchase a yard jan? "RVERGREMil "Walk ye in it." I tmst Ttia what may cause swelling and pain. before it was interrupted by special reports out of Dhahran GOOD SHEPHERD •lil MISSIONARY CHURCH » ST. MARY'S to guide me safely through The most reasonable approach to treatment of shin splints and Riyadh about Iraq scud missile attacks. 10501 SeWewood Ph 897-7185 LUTHERAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH is relative rest of the legs. This does not mean absolute rest, Many parts of the game of football are referred to in war-like On a much lighter note, The Lowell Showboat is in the Sunday School 9 45 A M the shadows. Amen. 402 N Amity terms (e.g. a bomb, in the trenches, sudden death). At one midst of selling Showboat car raffle tickets. If you haven't Worship Service 11 00 AM simply avoidance of the strenuous activity which initiated MSGNR JAMES MORAN point in Sunday's game, referred to a Bills purchased one. I urge you to do so before time slips away. 10305 Bluewater Highway Evening Service 6 00PM the problem. Ice application, elevation, and taking anti-in- MASSES Lead me thro the vale ^ Morning Worship 10 00 A M Prayer and Praise • Wed . 7:30 P M flammatory medication will also aid in the healing process. runningback scampering down the sidelines away from defen- shadows, Sunday School & Adult Bible Class 9 00 A M GLENN H. MARKS • Senior Pastor 897-9110 Saturday Mass J ^Gradual return to activity is recommended, but usually after ders as "running for his life.** In an apologetic tone, he quickly Abo, to anyone interested in volunteering some of their 5 30PM Bear me o'er life's fitful * JOSEPH FREMER PASTOR i STAN GERIG • Associate Pastor 897-5894 Sunday Masses followed that up by stating that with the troubled times in the time to help out with the 1991 Showboat, it's not too early 900 4 11 00 AM Then the gate of life ^ a period of 1-2 weeks of rest. If shin splints become a 897 8307 ALL ARE WELCOME' Middle East, such phrases in a sporting event are really inap- lo step forward and be accounted for. I can be reached at (Barrier Free) May I enter, Lord, with I Ul recurrent problem, stretching exercises and possibly a change propriate. 897-9261. Fanny J ^ in footwear may be suggested by your doctor. The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, January 23, 1991 - Page 6 TOWN TALK The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, January 23, 1991 - Page 7 Lowell City Council proceedings 0Vith the threat of war, and now with the start of war, has it or will it have an effect on your willingness to purchase things?

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS purchase of a 1991 Chevrolet Cab and Chassis for the The consensus of the Council was that this is not an of the Water Distribution Department at a cost of $11,648.00 issue for the City. The problem lies between the Hurts CITY COUNCIL with trade in. The Department of Public Works then and Benjamin Pools and Construction. The Council took of the advertised for bids to purchase a truck utility body. The no further action. CITY OF LOWELL, MICHIGAN City received the following bids: Item No. 4. CITIZENS COMMENTS. None For the Regular Meeting of Monday, January 7,1991. Hoekstra Truck Equipment Co. $3,215 (steel) (Grand Rapids) $5,930 (aluminum) Item No. 5. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Mayor Maatman PRESENT: Councilmembers Doyle, Fonger, questioned the City's policies on snowplowing. DPW Thompson, Hodges and Mayor Maatman. Allied Truck Equipment Co. $2,535 (steel) Director Siciliano responded that after Public Works nor- Bob Gonzales Betty Deans ABSENT: None. (Grand Rapids) none received (aluminum) mal working hours, the Police Officer on duty is to con- tact the DPW employee on the emergency call roster My willingness to spend I'm concerned for our money or make financial de- country. But the threat of war IT WAS MOVED by Fonger and seconded by Doyle $2,772 (steel) when there is 2" to 3" or more of snow or if the Officer Truck & Trailer Specialties, Inc. cisions hasn't changed that and now the war itself $4,318 (aluminum) cannot drive up the James Street hill. The major mam that the minutes of the December 17,1990 meeting be (Dutton) much. I've probably cut back haven't caused me to step streets such as Jefferson, Washington and Monroe are approved as written. Robert Kennert Linda Todd Tom Caldwell John Stuckey on my big purchases but not back in my spending. I think plowed first then the school route and the hill areas YEA; 5. The potential negative ef- / believe people are fearful My family doesn't spend Yes, people are afraid. the everyday items. I have if the war continues for a NAY: 0. Councilmember Doyle requested that the City fect on the U.S. and World of making financial deci- money freely anyhow. Idon't They're not sure of what's two nephews over there, so while it might possibly have ABSENT: 0. In reviewing the bids, the City staff recommended that sidewalks, bridges and parks be cleared of snow im- markets has been diminished sions. They are just not sure think it's had an effect on going to happen. It's scared I'm definitely reading the an effect on me. MOTION CARRIED. the aluminum utility body be purchased because it pro- mediately to give a good example to the residents to by the result of the positive of what the future will hold. business. Times have been a lot of people. Oil prices paper more. vides better gas mileage due to the lighter weight. Also, have their sidewalks clear. The Snow Removal Ordi- U.S. start. I think things may As far as retail is concerned, tight anyhow. jumping hasn 't helped IT WAS MOVED by Hodges and seconded by the aluminum body does not rust and is transferable nance for sidewalks and other properties within the City begin to pick up. The poten- Lowell Waterbeds has people's fears either. tial of war up until Wednes- Thompson that the bills and accounts payable be al- to the next vehicle to be purchased. City Manager Pas- of Lowell should be enforced. noticed a drop in business. day definitely made it a con- lowed and the warrants issued. quale said that the low bid from Truck & Trailer Special- sideration. YEA: Councilmembers Doyle, Fonger, Thompson, ties of $4,318 for an aluminum body would still be under Item No. 6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. City Manager Hodges and Mayor Maatman. the allotted monies for this vehicle by approximately Pasquale reported on the following: NAY: 0. $2,000. ABSENT: 0. Councilmember Doyle questioned if that many miles 1. Ice skating, is being held at the Creekside Park picmd C MOTION CARRIED. are put on a vehicle that would justify the additional shelter, with lighted night skating Monday to Friday from oj, $1,800 cost for the aluminum body. He noted that the 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Council requested that the City Op BILLS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TOTALS vehicle stays primarily within the City Limits. staff obtain a count of how many people use the skating (1-7-91) Department of Public Works Director, Tony Siciliano re- rink. O/ General Fund $42,223.26 sponded that the formula used to figure the gas mileage 2. On Monday, January 7, 1991 there was a meeting %,0pA Major Street Fund 789.81 of steel versus aluminum was 1% per 100 pounds of with the State, County and City officials concerning the Local Street Fund 6,717.17 weight. Even for short distances, gas mileage is a factor. proposed intersection improvements at Main and Hud- Sewer Fund 22,241.85 The aluminum box would last through two different son. The division of labor and cost was discussed and • ••mCOLO R Water Fund 1,694.25 cabs, since it will not rust. will be presented to Council when finalized for review Equipment Fund 5,833.73 3. The Police Department will be seeking quotes on Airport Fund 101.40 IT WAS MOVED by Thompson and seconded by the selling of the emergency preparedness van. Funds Data Processing Fund 91.00 Hodges to award bid to the low bid of $4,318 for an received will go to purchase a rebuilt engine for the old Current Tax Fund 117,556.75 aluminum utility body from Truck & Trailer Specialties, rescue van which in turn will become the new Laura McCollum Gerry Rose Lee Fund 1,255.00 Inc. emergency van. The week before war broke "To this point, business (Food City) trends have not Look Memorial Fund 11,368.25 YEA: 5. 4. There will be a Council meeting with the Light and opt it was extremely slow. The day after war broke out, been affected. People are Improvement Fund 3,591.88 NAY: 0. Power-Cable TV Board on Tuesday, January 8 at 7:30 business was extremely concerned with what's hap- ••• MCOUW ABSENT: 0. \ p.m. in the Council Chambers. good. I think there was an pening. But I think the time ITEM NO. 1. AUTHORIZATION OF SIGNATURES FOR MOTION CARRIED. outbreak after the war broke of year has also played a fac- CITY BANK ACCOUNTS AND DESIGNATION OF DE- Enclosed was a letter from Dr. McKay concerning the ^)uf because the news was so tor in people pulling back on />: POSITORY BANKS. In following the auditor's direction, Item No. 3.1044 RIVERSIDE - WATER MAIN ASSESS- tree trimming policy from the Light and Power Board good in the initial stages spending. it has been necessary to annually designate the City's MENT. Kevin Hurt stated that in early December of 1989 along with their November minutes. depository banks and authorized signatures for bank he and his wife, Kathleen made an offer to purchase accounts and access to the safety deposit box during the home at 1044 Riverside from Doug Benjamin Pools WE'LL COPY IT the ensuing year and Constmction. The buy/sell agreement had an ad- Item No. 7. APPOINTMENTS. Mayor Maatman will con- The following designations were the same as recom- dendum stating that Benjamin Pools and Construction sider appointments or reappointments to the following ...M FOIL-COLOR ON THE mended last year: would be responsible for the entire cost of the water board and commission positions at the January 21, COLOROG COPIER. and sewer hook-ups and assessments. In early July, 1991 Council meeting. 55 or older? a. Authorized Signatures the Hurts received a bill from the City for $2,634.62 for Mayor City Manager David Pasquale Bring us your color originals—whether illustrations, the water and sewer hook-ups and assessments. They Airport Board Interested in reappointment7, We've just reduced the cost of Mayor Pro Tem City Treasurer Judy Noonon photographs or computer-generated graphics-and notified the City Treasurer and Doug Benjamin that Ben- (3 year term) Police Chief Barry Emmons jamin Pools and Construction was fully responsible for homeowners insurance 30%! we'll make high-quality, full-color copies on our new Coiorocs copier. Affordable and bst. Reduce or this bill per the addendum. Leonard Jackson No b. Safety Deposit Box enlarge, 8^x11 to 11x17. Visit or call for details. Mr. Benjamin stated that in December, 1989 the City Dr. Donald Gerard No Here's why! Our statistics show Coiorocs # CharleneMcNab that homeowners 55 and okler hawe informed him that no water main costs or assessments Roger Brown Yes Betty Morlock were on this property. Having taken the completion of fewer and less costly losses than other KJ|U James Seme (ex-officio) Yes age groups. the house from Gary Redner, he did not figure in the Mark Hines (ex-officio) Unsure So it's only fair to chaifie you less c . Depository Banks cost of the main and was not willing to pay the cost. (or your homeowners insurance. Comerica Bank-Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids) Rick Seese of Greenridge Realty said that he was also Parks and Recreation Commission Us Today.. FMB (Lowell) xAuto-Owners Insurance informed that there were no special assessments on (3 year term) Ut Kyn? o First of Amenca Bank (Grand Rapids) this property but did not receive it in writing. Old Kent Bank (Ada, Grand Rapids) 7klM)PrMmfa/A' George Watson No Great Lakes Bancorp (Grand Rapids) During the fall of 1989, contractor Gary Redner re- Margaret Hoats Yes Manufacturers National Bank quested installation of a water main to serve a proposed The PATTON of Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids) house on North Riverside Drive. At the November 20, LOWELL LITHO IT WAS MOVED by Doyle to adjourn at 8:18 p m Michigan National Bank (Ada, Grand Rapids) 1989 City Council meeting, approval was given to install JRB AGENCY NED Grand Rapids (Ada, Grand Rapids) a water main from Hudson to Riverside and then south Approved: January 21, 1991 approximately 280 feet. The main was completed in GENERAL INSURANCE May 1990, serving three lots on Riverside. City Trea- James D. Maatman, Mayor IT WAS MOVED by Fonger and seconded by Hodges surer Judy Noonon stated that no special assessment David M. Pasquale, City Clerk to accept the designated depository banks and au- may have been mentioned because the water main Buyers Guide thorized signatures for bank accounts and access to was not installed until after the property was sold to the the safety depoait box during the ensuing year as recom- Hurts, thus no costs were incurred. The Hurts requested that the City Council assign the United Parcel Service YEA: 5. Hen to a parcel of property owned by Benjamin Pools U.P.S. Shipping NAY: 0. and Construction. Councilmember Doyle stated that he The Lowell Ledger ABSENT: 0. doubted if it would be lagal for the City to transfer a Service Now Available at DALE TRIPLETT • GERALD PATTON * . # MOTION CARRIED. lien from one property to another. City Manager Pas- 835 W. Main, Lowell, Michigan 49331 quale stated that the City appreciates the Hurts' predi- 105 N. Broadway Ph. 897-9555 Item No. 2. AWARD OF BIDS: SERVICE BODY FOR cament, but the lien goes to the property benefiting, The Lowell Ledger Lowell. Michigan 49331 or 897-9261 THE WATER DISTRIBUTION TRUCK. At the not the person. Thus, without payment, it was difficult 105 N. Broadway • Lowell • Ph. 897-9261 897-9253 November 5, 1990 meeting the Council approved the to see how the lien can be lifted. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. 'til 5.00 p nv Saranac 642-9401 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, January 23. 1991 - Page 8 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, January 23, 1991 - Page 9

Applications for Miss Lowell Showboat contest may be turned in starting Feb. 1 at Showboat office CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? __ ^ <. -Li v. ; This aerial photograph was taken especially for the Preparation for the second side the Flat River Antique sibilities as queen, the first Lowell Ledger and is part of a series of Lowell area mmk annual Miss Lowell Show- Mall. runner-up will be queen. farms. boat Contest is now under- All contestants will have to All contestants will be No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer way. meet contest requirements. asked to attend a Thursday, snapped, so it's up to you, our readers, to identify the I Jodi Smith, the 1990 Low- They include: contestarcs March 7 meeting at the Low- mystery farm each week. t -*• -4 'w ell Showboat Queen, will re- must be female, 17-21 years ell United Methodist Church If you can identify this mystery farm., merely fill linquish the crown to some old; must be a permanent re- at 7 p.m. 'This will be the out the entry blank below with your answer, name and - .iwrr lucky Lowell School District sident of the Lowell Area first and only meeting before address and mail or drop off at the Lowell Ledger, contestant on Saturday, Schools District; must be the pageant," Patton said. "A P.O. Box 128, Lowell, MI 49331. March 16 at 7 p.m. in the single with no children; may group picture will also be The name of the person correctly identifying this Lowell Middle School au- not be a professional model; taken at this time." farm will be put in a drawing to be held on Monday, •mj * ' * v J v,r ditorium. ' " ' } - must attend rehearsal; former Last year there were nine January 28, at noon for a FREE DINNER FOR TWO , -•, Miss Lowell Showboat winners (runners-up and contestants. The Miss Lowell (excluding drinks) at Sneakers in downtown Lowell, Contest chairman, Jean Pat- queens) cannot enter the Showboat contest sold 250 a free gallon of Dcvoe Hal white latex paint from ton, said that applications pageant the following year; tickets. Lowell Paint & Wallpaper and a Tree subscription to t Cozy family igloo will be taken beginning Feb. contestants will be judged on The Showboat Queen will the Ledger. 1. The deadline for applica- poise, personality, speech be asked to represent the 1 he owner ot each week s Mystery Farm w ill receive As traffic passed 403 N. Washington this past week, for a second, it may have tions will be March I. and appearance. Decision of Lowell Showboat in parades ABSOLL' TELY FREE, a 4x5 color photo of the farm thought it was in the northernmost part of . Application forms can be judges will be final. If, for and local events, especially merely by claiming it at the Lowell Ledger office by Greg Canfield and his three step-children, Leslie, Lindsay and Brian Koehn, built picked up at Pfaller's Cloth- any reason, the winner during the week of Show- the following Wednesday noon. a family-size igloo Monday while Mom, Deb Canfield was away. Canfield and the children packed the igloo together in a little more than two hours. ing, Lambert Variety and the should be disqualified or un- boat. Lowell Showboat Office in- able to fulfill her respon- I Mystery Farm No. 43 Coming Soon ^ Answer: I M\ Name The All New... | M\ Address.

In the 42nd week of the Lowell Ledger Mystery Farm, there were 20 correct responses. In week 43, let's see if I M\ Phone we can increase the number of correct responses. It should also be noted, that when identifying a farm, the first and last name should be used. Also only entry forms printed in the Ledger will be accepted. Thanks for your cooperation. Buy One Breakfast Sandwich 1991 LOWELL 897-5606 & Get One FREE PERN HOTOGRAPHICS 0&oat

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