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Volume 17, Issue 10 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, January 20,1993 Township gives its blessing to water & sewer agreement final draft " it was not a ease of Low- With the Township's ap- strictive. Esch stated that a conccm that the Township will make a system to serve the school. ell Township battling Lowell proval Monday night, the The school's draft called of the school's was that the good faith effort to have the Any funds deposited and in- Schools," emphasized Lowell school's approval is expected for a joint escrow account, Township provide some sort water and sewer service op- terest earned which are un- Superintendent Fritz Esch. "It to come relatively quickly. and was rejected by the Town- of guarantee that it will be erational so that the school needed to pay for the cost of was a case of both sides want- "Being the draft was drawn up ship. The final draft states the able to open the new school complex can be ready for oc- construction and any related ing to protect their own con- by the Township, I think it is $500,000 from the school will despite any problems that cupancy in August of 1994. cost of the sanitary sewer, will stituents." probably right that the school be placed into an interest bear- could arfse between now and The agreement calls for be promptly returned to the The trail, which led to waited for its approval before ing account of the Township's August of 1994. the school district to be a re- school district Lowell Township's approval taking action," Esch said. choosing, as a contribution to He also emphasized that tail customer of the Township The school district re- Monday night of the final draft The final draft, like the be used at the sole discretion the school trusts the Town- water and sewer system (there tained the right of review, of a water service agreement Township's first draft, was 1- of the Township to construct ship, but wanted some assur- is no language problem with comment, and approval of all with the school, was started 1/2 pages in length. How- a public water system. ances that the Township will sewer). sewer location and design before Christmas. ever, both were substantially Interest earned on this deliver what it says it will. Upon execution of the studies, final plans and bid- Both sides have worked shorter than the school's first contribution during construc- Esch added that this issue was agreement the school agreed ding documents, and the through misunderstandings, draft, which was nearly four tion of the water system shall covered in the agreement to to immediately deposit Township's engineer recom- miscommunications and pages. be reimbursed to the school the school's satisfaction. $500,(XX) with the Township mendation to award a con- drafts of one another's drawn The school's draft was re- following completion of con- Item 10 of the agreement for the Township's use in con- struction contract. up documents, to get to the jected because it was too re- struction. speaks to that matter. It says struction of a public sewer final draft. Lift on property assessment freeze bound to raise ire of residents & schools Many believe that the one-year freeze on second Monday in June, which happens to be property assessments sent out a false sense of the day it's put on the ballot. V security. Lowell Assistant Superintendent Gary Now that the freeze is being lifted, Ihc Kemp said, without the Headlee being rolled harsh reality begins to set in. The estimate for back Lowell Schools would be forced to use 1993 assessments will reflect a two-yea rgmwth up its fund equity balance. "Right now lhai at seven percent a year or 14 percent over two balance is large enough to operate Ihc school years. for one month." Kemp said. "However, il In the short term it presents a financial would leave us no money to start ihe follow- crunch for property owners. In ihe long term, ing school year." it presents quite a problem for schools come Last year (1991 -92) the school was forced June. to cut $85().(M)() oui of its budget because of Most schools will have no other option but monies lost through Ihe stale aid formula. to ask voters to roll back the Head lee Amend- "What thai did was downshift Ihe respon- ment. For the Lowell district this will mean Ihe sibility back onto Ihe taxpayer," Kemp ex- difference between 1.9 and 2.1 mills. plained. State leaders give affirmation to working majority Lowell School's will lose somewhere be- 9 Esch believes financiallv* , schools are Senate Majority leader Dick Posthumus (R-Alto, left) and House Co-Speaker Paul tween $680- and $750,000 if the Head lee is not where I hey were 10 years ago in regards to % Hille^onds (R-Holland, ri^ht) join (Governor John Kngler (center) in giving a "Thumbs- rolled back in June. This is an estimate, since facing siale aid cutbacks. He says ihe lack of lip" to the new working majority in the State legislature. Kent County is not required to confirm final siale aid, school costs and increased legisla- Photo by (ire# Dotnagalski sessment figures and the inflation rate until the Freeze, cont'd., pg. H Along Main Street Winter brings halt to exterior work, foeus now on wings fdLri The rainy days of fall could not dampen Owen, Ames, Kimball's enthusiasm for the continued progress on Ihe new Lowell High School. Wiih Ihe assistance of as- sistant job superintendent Dennis Love I and, RonBiehcr HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MEKTING filled in for job superinten- dent Craig Willison al Ihe The Lowell Area Historical Association's annual meeting January Lowell Board of Edu- ^ will be held Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 7;3() p.m. at the Look cation meeting to update ihe Memorial Fire Station. Local attorney, Michael Tummino will Board on Ihe progress of Ihe be presenting a program dealing with Ihe shooting of Charlie project through Jan. 11 of this Knapp. year. Members, as well as the general public, are invited to With old man winter hav- attend. ing brought to a halt Ihe exte- rior work, Bieber said Ihe fo- TICKETS ON SALE FOR cus of Ihe work over Ihc next "A MOUSE THAT ROARED" two mo nl hs w i 11 be i n I he w i ng areas. The Lowell Area Arts Council is presenting "The Mouse " Most of t he sile work will ^ That Roared," a comedy in two acts, on Feb. 18,19,20, 26 and start back up in Ihe Spring of 27. Tickets for Thursday, Feb. 18 are $4 for adults and $2.50 the year," Bieber said. "Some for Seniors and students. No reserved seating. Tickets for The walls are being poured around the orchestra pit and air tunnel in the new high work in the stadium area may

Main StM cont'd., pg. 8 school auditorium. Construetkm, cont'd., pp. K 11* Ixmell l^djjer-Wednesdav, January 20,1993-Page 2 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, January 20,1993-Page 3

Kropf; sisters Emma Heiron, Storage. Inc. He was chair- Roth-Gerst Chapel. Rev. p.m. The family would prefer Xx\xxxx\\xxVvxxx\x\xxx\\xx\\\\VvxX\\\\\XX\X\X\VvA\\\\\vvVwsX\\A\ XVVVVVVXNV all of Lowell and Lillian man of the Board of Total- William J. Amundsen of First memorial contributions to Briggs of Grand Rapids. Mr. Agri Services. Inc. and Kropf United Methodist Church. Hospice of Greater Grand OBITUARIES Kropf was founder and presi- FruitCo. Funeral Services will officiating. Visitation Rapids. dent of Kropf Orchards and beheldThursday l;30p.m.at Wednesday 2 to4 and 7 to9

GRUMMET • Mrs. Elsie vice was held Friday al the •••MM Grummeu aged 81, of Lowell, Roth-Gersl Chapel. Rev. Wil- died Tuesday, January 12, Ham Hirt and Rev. Kirk Local businesses enjoy rewards of Notices in The Ledger's lifetime. For more informa- WEDNESDAY: Rollaway SATURDAYS - Take Off puppet ministry. THURS., JAN. 28: Com- 1993. She was preceded in Starkweather officiating. In- "Coming Events" are free tion call 897-8829. Ltd. Senior Bowling, 1 p.m. Pounds Sensibly Tops#MI modities will be distributed death by her husband, Ronald terment Oakwood Cemetery, of charge to any non-profit 55 and over. 1493 meets every Sat. at THURS., JAN. 21: between 8a.m. and 3 p.m. and son, Fred. She is survived consumers' confidence organization in the Lowell, SECOND MONDAY OF 9:00 a.m. in the Congrega- Keenagers will meet at at the Moose Recreation by her children, Zelma KROPF - Carl Kropf, aged Ada, Alto, and Saranac EACH MONTH: The 2ND WEDNESDAY: Men's tional Church basement in Vergennes Methodist Building, 1320 E. Fulton. Pearson of Lowell, Robert 83, a life long resident of the retail store was as busy as in Lowell/ Bernard said. "I If Lowell can be used as Hale said business was up 0 area. We prefer such no- Bowne Township Histori- breakfast at Lowell Senior Lowell. Comer of Spring Church at 10 a.m. They will (Lila) Grummet of Alto, Lowell, died Monday, Janu- also believe the addition has some sort of an economic ba- 10 percent from a year ago. a year ago. tices to be kept brief and to cal Society will hold its regu- Center, 314 S. Hudson St. and Hudson Sts. weigh-ins have apotluckdinner, bring TUES., FEB. 2: Grattan James (Frances) Warner of ary 18, 1993. He is survived "Despite all the talk about helped. Tm real happy with rometer for the entire coun- Cousins' customer count was be submitted by mail, but lar meetings at the Town- Call 897-5949 for reserva- from 8:30a.m. to 8:50 a.m. a dish to pass and your Historical Society will meet Lowell, Raymond (Carol) by his wife of 33 years, try, then spending over the up 500 in December as com- how the economy has been business." will accept notices by ship Office, 6059 Linfield tions. own table service. They will at the Grattan Museum Grummet of Ionia, Lawrence Eleanor; children Roger (Pal) holiday season increased due pared to a year ago. Its cus- bad, the business at Lambert's Lowell's only clothing re- phone at 897-9261. E., Alto. The meeting is at EVERY SUNDAY play cards. Come and bring in Grattan. Ms. Jonsie (Sharon) Jenks of Jenison, Kropf, Ken (fiance Terry) to consumer confidence. tomer count was up 80 in No- Variety has remained good," tail store, Pfaller's Clothing 7:30 p.m. FIRST WEDNESDAY EVENING: Royal Rangers a friend. Sturgis, who was selected Mary Lou (Terry) Carzoli of Kropf, all of Lowell, Richard That seemed to be the con- vember and 400 in October. Hamp said. "We have not re- and Shoes, saw business jump SECOND MONDAY EACH MONTH: for the boys. MissioneKes Ms. Senior Michigan for Atlanta, GA, Rebecca (Barbara) Rose, Sandy sensus among retail business "This year the people were ally felt the economic crunch." up 17 percent over the holi- EACH MONTH: The South FOURTH MONDAY OF Alzheimers Support Group for the girls for kids kinder- WED., JAN. 27: The 1993, will be the speaker. Grummet of Gowen; sister, (George) Kowalczyk, all of owners in Lowell. much more positive about Charlie Bernard, owner of days and 20 percent year to Kent 4-H group regular EACH MONTH: American meets at 6:30 p.m. at garten and up. Christ Am- Lowell Area Historical Her topic will be "Getting Nina (John) Fortuna of Alto; grandchildren, Steven Tm not sure what it is. I'm purchasing," Hale explained. Bernard's True Value Hard- date. meetings at 7 p.m. in the Legion Clark-Ellis Post 152 Cumberland Retirement bassadors for the youth (7 Association's annual meet- Older, Growing Younger.' Belmont; special nephew, (Janine), Barbara, Laura, Cousins' also extended its ware, believes the media let- not going to tell you that il was "Consumer confidence is Alto Elementary School at Lowell VFW Hall, 307 E. Village. Phone 897-4810 thru 12 grades) Christian ingat7:30p.m.attheLook For more information call Frank (Beverly) Griffin of Christopher, Michael, Sara, the election," Cousins' Card hours to meet the needs of its ting up about the election was up. I think people believe the 0 cafeteria. Main St. at 8 p.m. for information. Clubs to help our children Memorial Fire Station. Una K'rtson, 874-7342. Belmont; also many grand- Jane (Jim), Ken, Karen and Gift Shoppe owner Karin customers. about 80 percent of the prob- recession is over." BobPfaller grow through the means of Members and public in- children and great-grandchil- (Brian), and Doug; great- Linda Hamp of Lambert Hale said. "I'm just grateful lem. said. " I also think we did a 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY EVERY TUESDAY EVERY FIRST WEDNES- achievement programs, vited. dren and two great-great grandsons, Robert and Dou- Variety said, without looking "Bernard's True Value for when it was and what it better job of selling. We were NIGHTS; Men's Life Bible MORNING: Coffee break, DAY : Lowell Area Jaycees special activities, crafts, grandchildren. Funeral Ser- glas; brother Delbert (Francis) at the records, she could not Hardware has experienced was." more aggressive with our pro- study group will meet at a community Bible study meet at 7 p.m.at the Lowell and basic moral learning. give a percent, but felt sure growth in each of its five years motion. Calvary Christian Re- for ladies at Calvary City Hall. New members For more info, call Lowell formed Church in the Church, 1125 W. Main St., welcomed. Membership Assembly of God at 897- • 897-6937 • Narthex. All men in the Lowell at 9:30 a.m. Free 21-39 years of age. Lead- 7047. March of Dimes' mothers community are welcome. nursery. Bible story hour ership training through Andy Andrzejewski Call 897-6215 or 897-7555 for 3 to 6 year olds. A good community involvement. EVERY THIRD SUN.: The ^ for more information. way to meet your neigh- Flat River Snowmobile INCOME TAX SERVICE march for healthier babies bors. EVERY THURS.: Co-de- Club meets at the club- SECOND MONDAY OF pendents Anonymous house at, 18841 Potters 11260 Bailey Dr., Lowell MI Great Rate. EACH MONTH: The EVERY 1 ST & 3RD TUES- (COCA) meets every Rd. Just east of Montcalm From January 15th to homes, please do your part Co-Chairs Cheryl Grant and Lowell Area Schools Board DAY; Lowell Lions Club Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Ave. at 1 p.m. New mem- Where the coffee is always hot January 26 over 10,000 vol- and support the March of Mary Eilleen Lyon of of Education meets at 7:30 meets at 6:30 p.m. at Look Serenity Club, 101 W. bers and guests are wel- unteers in snowy Wesl Michi- Dimes efforts in your area. WZZM-13. "We need the p. m. in the Board of Educa- Memorial Fire Station, Main, Lowell. come. gan will be knocking on doors Contributions to the Mothers generous support of everyone tion office located in the South Hudson, Lowell. to collect funds for the March March support the distribu- to help give babies bom in Middle School. 12675 THURSDAYS - Take Off WOMEN OFTHE MOOSE: of Dimes Birth Defects Foun- tion of educational materials; 1993 a healthy beginning." Foreman Road. EVERY 1 ST & 3RD TUES- Pounds Sensibly Tops Ml, Business meeting is held WE'RE NO. 1 dation. As they visit each programs such as prenatal DAY - V.F.W. Post 8303 No. 333. Saranac, meets Guaranteed! house, these volunteers will clinics, prenatal classes, lend- The March of Dimes is a the third Monday of each EVERY MONDAY meets at the V.F.W. every Thursday evening at distribute information de- ing libraries of prenatal and national voluntary health month, at 8 p.m. LOWELL HEATING & • EVENING: Euchre will be Clubroom,307E. Main St., the Saranac Public Library. scribing how tohaveahealthy postnatal materials; and vari- agency whose mission is to played at the V.F.W. Post Lowell at 8:00 p.m. Weigh-ins at 6:45 p.m. LOWELL AREA ARTS AIR CONDITIONING baby. ous birth defects research. 76 improve the health of babies 8303 at 7:30 p.m. Admis- COUNCIL :149 S.Hudson Call Us For A FREE Estimate. We Are This is the 43rd annual percent of the monies raised by preventing birth defects sion is $1, prizes. Public TUESDAYS - Take Off Your Professional Heating and Air Con- support programs such as and infant mortality. Through St. Hours: Monday thru Mothers March for Healthier welcome. Pounds Sensibly Tops #M FIRST AND THIRD ditioning Specialists & Have Many Years these. its Campaign for Healthier Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Satur- Of Experience! Financing Available. Babies. Although most of the I 372 meets every Tues- THURSDAY: The Alto Last year, more than $12 Babies, the March of Dimes days and Sundays, 1:30to volunteers are women (many MONDAYS: Overeaters day evening at the Lowell Lions Club meets at Dari's 0 million was raised by Moth- funds programs of research, 4:30 p.m. Closed holidays. mothers), a new trend Anonymous New meeting. Congregational Church at 7 p.m. Arcoaire ers March volunteers around community services, educa- Phone 897-8545. emerges. More and more men 7:30 p.m. at Good Shep- basement. Corner of tion and advocacy. are making this annual fund- the country andoverS 180,000 EVERY SECOND — git furnaces (LP. • Natural) percentage herd Lutheran Church, Spring and Hudson Sts. LOWELL LIBRARY raising trek in the January in the West Michigan area. THURSDAY: Lowell VFW — oil furnacaa 0 10305 Bluewater Hwy., Weigh-ins at 5:45 p.m. HOURS: Open Mon. 10:30 weather. For the first time in There are approximately 500 Vergennes Auxiliary No. 8303 meets — water source heat pumps Lowell. Call 361-5463. a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wed., the event's history, about 12 volunteers in this area. EVERY TUESDAY at 3:30 p.m. at the VFW — central air conditioning Come join us! 12:30 p. m.to 8:30 p.m. and percent of the Mothers March "The March of Dimes is approves MORNING: If you are look- Post, 307 W. Main Street, — humidifiers Fri. & Sat., 12:30 to 5:30 L volunteers are male. dedicated to the principle that THIRD MONDAY OF ing for an enjoyable way to Lowell. — electronic air cleanera every child deserves the best appointments p.m. — electrostatic filters As these Mothers March EACH MONTH: Golden exercise, come join the ^ ductwork volunteers do their part by possible chance for a healthy The Lowell Township Swingers meet 6 p.m. at Lowell Community Educa- 2ND THURSDAY EACH ALTO LIBRARY HOURS: — programmable thermoatata visiting West Michigan start in life," said Honorary tion line dance at The First MONTH: All Lowell area board has approved the ap- Lowell Senior Center. Open Tues. 12 - 8 p.m.; — servicing all makes & United Methodist Church seniorcitizensarecordially pointments of board and com- Thurs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; models, mobile homes at 10:30 a.m. Bring Com- invited to attend the Lowell ai^i mission members for the EVERY MON.: Boy Scout Sat. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and trailers. fortable shoes. $1 dona- Community Education Cm* A PERSONALIZED Board of Review. Planning Troop 102, for boys 11 and Phone 868-6038. interest lunch and learn at 12 p.m., Commission and Board of a up, or completing the 5th tion. :.A MAKEOVER at Lowell High School. The Members of tlte Better Business ^ Appeals. grade, will meet from 7 to WED., JAN. 20: Spaghetti Bureau of Western Michigan, /nc aft J The exclusive ColorLogic" Personalized Beauty Analysis EVERY SECOND & cost of lunch for 1992-93 Approved to the Board of 8:30 p. m., during the school supper from 5 to 7 p.m. 0

IV Ixmell liCdger-Wednesday, January 20, 1993-Page 4 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, January 20,1993-PaRe 5 Herringa & Root Homespun plan April wedding * Devotions Becky Lynne Root, of of Newaygo High School Wyoming and Frederick John and Liberty University of • • • By Pauline Spray Heeringa, of Grand Rapids are Lynchburg, VA. Viewpoint engaged and planning to be HeeringaisthesonofJohn married on April 3,1993. and Darlene Heeringa of Root is the daughter of Lowell. He is a graduate of nine or ten o'clock in the evening. That's when Bmce's song ...go quickly, and tell.. the new recipes they have dis- David and Karol Root of Lowell High School. really hits home. . that he is risen from the dead covered. And men are happy Wyoming. She is a graduate Actually, we only have thirty-some channels available. ... (Matthew 28:7). to tell the fellows about their But, after scrolling through them a couple of times with the "See my new shoes," a newly found hunting and fish- young friend said to me, lift- ing spots. cozy corner remote, we usually hit the "off button, sing "57 channels and nothing on." Then pick up a book or magazine to read. At that ing her foot for my inspec- It is wonderful to share by Roger Brown had's time of night the TV selection is invariably limited to old tion. good news with others. God Mapff SMidaffJ "Dragnet" re-runs, stupid sit-coms, MTV, Larry King type Boys and giris are always loves all mankind. That is houehts talk shows, more Dragnet, nature films, John Wayne movies, fond of new shoes. I like to good news. It never grows HARDEES/ more Dragnet, blood and gore movies on HBO and Cinemax watch children who have just old. Many have never heard. Frederick Heeringa and Becky Root. LEDGER and still more Dragnet re-mns. It's a good thing I keep my guns come from the store. How they "We must share it!" admire their new footwear! BIRTHDAY locked away upstairs, or I'd probably end up like the guy in Prayer: Dear Jesus» I Anyone who's listened to a radio in the last fifteen or They walk down the street Bruce's song. With my luck Joe Friday would be the arresting I was in Plumb's on a late night food excursion. For sake of thank Thee for Thy great love. V twenty years knows who Bruce Springsteen is, right? Come bumping into pedestrians be- officer. accuracy, a dinner excursion. I know Thou lovest all man- on, you know, Bruce Springsteen and thelTStreet Band? cause they are oblivious to all COLLEGE NEWS If I do settle in on something to watch, it's usually a Actually I don't think I've gone grocery shopping in well kind. Help me to spread that If your name appears below in the He's often referred to as "The Boss." Well, for those of you else but their shoes. Young- documentary of some kind. The "Wings" series on aviation is over amonth. So I've been buying sandwiches or buying items good news. Make me eager to HARDEES/LEDGER BIRTHDAY CLUB COLUMN, who think music died with Glenn Miller, Springsteen's gutsy, sters like to show their new good, some of the WWII documentaries hold my interest, and as I decide to eat them, which usually means I'm shopping tell others about Thee. Amen. stop in and get your birthday card at the Ledger office. bluesy, rock and roll style centers around songs with hard shoes to their friends as sometimes the PBS stations offer a program that is really when I'm hungry. Not smart. I was always told by my sweet, A total of 1,713 students least 14 hours of graded class The card entitles you to a FREE hitting lyrics that deal with the social problems that affect us quickly as possible. They dash worth watching. The trouble with PBS is, they save all the old mother, I emphasize sweet, to go shopping once a week Anywhere with Jesus over are included on the dean's list work. all, joblessness, growing up, relationships, marriage, divorce, across the street as soon as ice cream at Hardee's! good stuff, like the series on the Civil War, until they're having or once every two weeks, but then don't make stops in between land and sea, for the fall semester of the Among the students are: and right on down the line. they are out of the car to show a contribution campaign, which seems to be most of the time. unless its for everyday type provisions. It truly is great Felling souls in darkness of 1992-93 academic year at Tammy Denise Eldridge and His career has spanned the dark days of the Viet Nam the neighbors. Jan. 21: Erik Hays, Jamie Baird, Harry Birch, Haleigh Then you're subjected to those awful pledge breaks. I'm sorry, financial advice, but not always practical for a single, 30 salvation free; Western Michigan Univer- Heather Haynes of Lowell; War to the present, and his songs have dealt with just about When I was a youngster. Vezino, Marie MacNaughton, Timmers. but I can only raid the refirigerator just so many times! something, bachelor. Ready as He summons me to sity. Myra Esther Dykgraff, Rob- everything those of us growing of age in that period have been I remember that pan of the Tonya Stepek, Margery Jan. 25: Dave Harding, As I was standing in line with a bag of chips and some go or stay. To be eligible, students ert Pekrul, Sandra Joy Roush faced with. So, when "The Boss" released two new albums a So, this habit of watching nothing but documentaries has fun of receiving something Ritzema, Chayune Avery, Leroy Lozada, Kristy »I e chocolate covered raisins. Okay, now that my memory has Anywhere with Jesus when must have compiled at least a and Daniel J. Scheid of Alto few months ago, I rushed out to buy them. Bruce has been become a standing joke around our house. If the kids find us new was the privilege of wear- Nick Fonger, Eunice Wheeler, Bart) Smith, George been jolted, maybe it was an excursion for a late night snack. He points the way 3.5 grade point average (on a and Darin Hodde and Wendy around so long, I've got his stuff on 45,s, L.P.'s, 8-tracks, watching TV they make some wise crack like, "Oh, what ing it to my friend's house and VanderVeen. Jacob, Steve Uzarski. scale of 4.0 being all A's) in at L. Perdok of Ada. cassettes and now C.D.'s. On one of these C.D.'s there is a song terribly interesting documentary are you watching this time?" showing her. Even adults like Jan. 22: Fran Walling, Bob Jan. 26: Bemadette Johnson, While my hands were full, my eyes were free to do a quick JESSIE H. BROWN that, in my opinion, is a Springsteen classic, which really hits To which I reply with something like "It beats Cosby Show re- to share. Ladies find pleasure Pfalle*, Dale Latva, Cheryl Scott Duckett, Andy Nowak, once over of the magazines in the rack. I was stopped first by AND MRS. CM. home. The song got a lot of play on the radio, so maybe you're runs." I pride myself on never having watched a single episode in telling their friends about DeYoung. Andy Grindle, Bobbie the picture and then read the headline on the front page of that ALEXANDER familiar with it. It's titled, "57 Channels and Nothing On." of that show. % Jan. 23: Jim Bovee, Rowland Kietzman, Irene Pawloski, "Pultzer Prize" winning tabloid called the "Sun." Tlie headline i r s t Serving the Its lyrics tell of a guy buying a new house for his new So, the other night, after relentlessly switching channels Ryder, Ron Miller, Melissa Dorothy Briggs. read "Tragic Dog Baby Bom." The sub headline read, "Ani- wife, hooking their TV up to cable and there are "57 channels in a desperate attempt to find something worth watching, I umiDEH Lowell Bartletu Edward Irby. Jan. 27: Nancy Roth, Agnes mal and human sperm bank mix-up, hospital orders big cover- and nothing on" (chorus). Still trying to satisfy her, he buys a found myself engrossed in a documentary on the history of the Jan. 24: Linda Kropf, Heidi Dawson, Jacqueline Bay, up." AREA BIRTHS •EQHHDflSQ area since 1972 satellite dish. When that doesn't work, he ends up in court for vacuum cleaner. I wish I were kidding here, but I'm dead Blattner, Glen Rozich, Allan Isabel Yurkinas. The picture shows a baby boy on all fours with no * e serious folks. I was watching an hour long vacuum cleaner blasting his TV with a gun, his wife leaves him and his life is clothing on. Nothing wrong with the picture so far, except documentary on The Discovery Channel! I can't believe Fm * NOW in ruins. Okay, so maybe I did have my tongue firmly imbed- with what I guess is good darkroom work, a face of a small ded in my cheek when I said this was one of Brace's best songs. admitting this in public. Scott and Renee Misak of birth of their son Bryan terrier has been superimposed over the baby boy's face. ENROLLING But there's no denying the fact my wife and I identify with it. After watching awhile, and pinching myself to make sure Middle ville are the proud par- Robert. He was bom on De- I laughed out loud and then shared my amusement with the LEGAL NOTICES We don't watch much TV, which is a darned good thing. it wasn't simply a bad dream, I hollered upstairs to the kids, ents of a 7 lb. 5oz. baby boy, cember 14, 1993 weighing 6 3 4 & 5 year old cashier. With further thought I purchased the tabloid so I t I'd hate to think what my life would be like if it were shaped "Hey kids, quick! Put it on channel 36, there's a really good Matthew Jon., bom January lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 1/2 could share the picture and story with my work cohorts and according to what's available on the tube. We do start out the program on!" A few minutes later they came downstairs 6, 1993. inches long. children for our Ledger readers. day with a Grand Rapids news program, a quick check of the shaking their heads and proclaiming that I am one sick puppy Proud grandparents are Grandparents are Juanita R H 0 STATE OF MICHIGAN tate may be barred or af- 1993 (all program. weather on the local cable channel, catch the national weather if I can watch a documentary on the history of the vacuum To my surprise that wasn't even the best story in the paper. Richard and Lynda Misak of and Elmer Czapek of Cas- QdasH l2 I! PROBATE COURT fected by the following: on a PBS station then switch to the Today Show. Of course cleaner. They're right about that. And Brace is right about No, that went to the story entitled "Baby Glows In The Dark Middle ville and Jon and Carol cade; Richard Roth of Ken- Limited number COUNTY OF KENT 621 East Main, we're only catching glimpses of all this between showering, there being "57 channels and nothing on." Read any good For 3 Months ... after being hit by lightning." Hadwin of Lowell. tucky and Gerry and Lowell •le of scholarships The decedent, whose dressing and sipping coffee. But, in a normal day, that's all the books lately? And, please, don't tell me you've just finished Another one of my favorites, one I may be able to use here Hankwitz of Ludington. Lowell, MI CLAIMS NOTICE last known address was TV viewing we get until we're finally winding down at about something on vacuum cleaners. at work was entitled "How to Hypnotize Anyone Anytime." Great-grandparents are available. FILE NO. 92-15S,254-IE 2841 Haywood SE, Grand 49331 Basically it suggest that I would be able to have friends and Bryan and Roxann Roth are Robert and Norma Estate of WAYNE C. Rapids, Ml 49507 died Fased upon need strangers at my beck-and-call. It adds, once you've mastered are proud to announce the Hemingsen of Lowell. 85 percent of its maximum for our age. Our maximum heart ••••••• ELLIOTT, DECEASED December 21,1992. the skill you will have unlimited potential to modify others' SSN: 379-07-7764 With Drs. Paul Gauthier, rate is achieved when we exercise and increase our heart rate Member of Mi. A.E.Y.C. behavior at any time. An Instrument dated No- to 220 beats per minute minus our age. During aerobic Church Office and Jim Lang & Joyce deJong I figure I'll make my rounds on Thursday morning imme- The world s largest desert is the Sahara, which TO ALL INTERESTED vember 8,1991 has been exercise we strive to reach 70 to 85 percent of this theoretic spreads over about 3.5 million square miles. 897-5936 Kent County 4-C diately after everyone has received their check and I'll send out PERSONS: admitted as the will of maximum. Therefore, a 40 year old person should achieve a target rate of 220 to 40 (age) = 180 x 70 percent = 126 beats this powerful irresistable command, conditioning them to Your Interest in the es- the deceased. per minute. sign and cash their checks and hand over the money to me. Before I can do this however, I must send S15 somewhere so Creditors of the de- Take your pulse 10 minutes after starting your exercise. If you're above your target heart rate - slow down. If your below 1 can receive this information. ceased are notified that It reminded me of a Cheer's episode where Woody tries to all claims against the es- 70 percent of your predicted rate - speed up. A good rule of AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY thumb, if you don't want to bother with checking your pulse, hypnotize Frazier Crane. Woody dangles this pendulum in tate will beforever barre d is to exercise hard enough so you re able to talk in a normal front of Frasier (whose telling Woody it can't be done unless ADA COMMUNITY unless presented to the conversational tone without straining. somebody is willing to be hypnotized), roughly 30 seconds REFORMED CHURCH CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CALVARY CHRISTIAN independent personal Start by exercising at this level for five minutes and pass and Frasier is still not hypnotized, but Woody has 7227 Thornapple River Dr 676-1032 CHURCH OF LOWELL REFORMED CHURCH representative, CARL W. Pastor THOMAS J. BARTHA Meeting at the Lowell Middle School gradually increase this duration of exercise by one to two hypnotized himself. OF LOWELL EXERCISE Morning Worship 10:00 A.M. (12675 Foreman) REV. CARL J. REITSMA - 897-9836 minutes each session every week until you are exercising for Sunday School 11:20 A.M. Here we go, I'm swinging this pendulum in front of you, 1151 West Main Street, Lowell, Ml ELLIOTT, 177 Moorhead 20 to 30 minutes per session. Sunday Morning Worship Several patients have asked what type of exercise they you're slowly becoming groggy, your eyes are becoming Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. Morning Wofship 10:00 A. M. Manor, Naples, FL 33962; k The type of exercise you choose is up to you. We recom- And Children's Activities 10:00 A.M. should do to get back in shape, especially after making New heavy and now they shut. You will put on your most obnox- We invite you to make CHARLES A. ELLIOTT, 9 mend tunning, swimming, bicycling, brisk walking, or this community church Midweek Bible Studies and Youth Groups Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. Year's resolutions. In this weeks column we are going to stress ious shorts and sandels on Thursday and walk up and down Rt. 6, Box 466, Kemp, TX aerobics. Choose what is best suited for your life-style. Some your church home "LISTENING AND HELPING" Nursery available at both services general cardiovascular fitness. Main Street singing this verse from the Wizard of Oz: 75143, or both the inde- of our patients enjoy swimming early suited for your life- WELCOME TO ALL. 897-0077 Barrier Free Regular exercise strengthens the heart, lessens stress, im- I would not be just a nothin' pendent personal repre- style. Some of our patients enjoy swimming early in the proves stamina, aids in weight loss and contributes to a general my head full of stuffin' sentative and the Kent morning to start their day. Others prefer treadmill work while FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ALTON BIBLE CHURCH sense of well being. We encourage all of our patients to my heart all full of pain. Lincoln Lake Ave. at 3 Mile Road FIRST CONGREGATIONAL County Probate Court, watching the evening news. Whatever you choose, strive to OF LOWELL participate in a regular exercise program. With the thoughts I'd be thinkin' Sunday School 10:00 A.M. CHURCH OF LOWELL Grand Rapids, Michigan exercise three to five times per week to maintain aerobic 2275 West Main Street (United Church of Chnst) What constitutes a good exercise program? Fitness is I could be another Lincoln ... Morning Worship 11 00 A.M. 49503, within 4 months fitness. If you haven't exercised for a long period of time and Sun Worship Services .. 9:30 A.M. A 6:00 PM. Evening Praise 6:00 P.M. 404 North Hudson • 897-5906 achieved by performing aerobic exercise of any type for at If I only had a brain. of the date of publication are over the age of 40, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to see Sunday School 11 00 A.M. Wednesday AWANA 7:00 P.M. least 20 to 30 minutes three to five times per week. In order to Afterwards you will snap out of this spell and return back Awana - Wednesday 6 30 P M. (Sept • April) Worship and Church School 1000 AM of this notice. Notice is your physician for a general physical examination prior to achieve this we must exercise to elevate our heart rate to 70 to to your regular Thursday routine. Ladies Bible Study • Tues 9:30 A M. Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 P M Dr RogerlaWarre Pastor further given that the k starting your program. Prayer Meeting, call for location ... 7 00 P M. Eleanor Martin Director o* Education estate will be thereafter * REV KENNETH R MCGEE Paslor Roger MacNaughton Director of Music JOEGERKIN PASTOR 897 0017 897 5648 or 897 4273 Barrier-Free Nursery Provided assigned and distributed YOU ARE WELCOME' DAN NAVE ASSOC PASTOR 097 6737 to the persons entitled "Public education bashing" continues to be a popular sport which knowledge is being generated today and as we do our to it today from a variety of sources. Usually the criticism is best to prepare our students for the 21st century. In spite of the myths that continue to circulate and the things we need to fix FIRST UNITED METHODIST GOOD SHEPHERD ST. MARY S predictable, against public education in general or the source CHURCH OF LOWELL LUTHERAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH TIMOTHY J. CONROY of funding that supports public education, and comes at times in Lowell Area Schools, few readers, if any, would agree that 10501 SeWewoodRh 897 7105 Attorney-At-Law our school system is substandard to most other school dis- 621 E Mam Street 897-5936 10305 Bluewater Highway 402 N. Amity On Line when state or national test scores are released, taxes are due, Sunday School 9:45 A.M. REGULAR HOURS P12155 tricts. Most of us have had a personal experience with a Worship Service 11:00 A M. or voters are about to decide on a ballot issue. The myths Mommg Worship 9:00 A M & 10 45 A M. Morning Worship 10:00 A M Evening Service 6:00 PM. 410 Bridge Street, N. W. perpetuated are always the same: the kids aren't as smart as "product" of Lowell Area Schools, either with our own kids or Church School 9 30 to 10 30 A M. Sunday School & Adult Bible. 9:00AM MSGNR. JAMES MORAN with Lowell School Superintendent Prayer and Praise - Wed . 7:30 P.M. Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 they used to be; the dropout rate is high; test scores are lousy; the kid next door, and know that all the criticism we hear and REV WILLIAM AMUNDSEN. MINISTER JOSEPH FREMER. PASTOR MASSES GLENN H MARKS • Senior Pastor 897 9110 (616)454-4119 )] readjust isn't true. Nursery available at both services and there is no discipline in the schools. 897-8307 STAN GERIG - Associate Paslor 897 5094 Fritz Esch The following letter from Kristina Vander Mark, Class of Barrier • Free Entrance I will admit that there are always things in this district that Sunday Masses 9:00& 11:00AM ALL ARE WELCOME! need to be "fixed" as we attempt to keep up with the speed with LgtBaa»aTOWimiiiiir»MwmriT»-iMea.flMJiMimliui.iiiuiiiiiiii»iMiiiiiiiiii«iii m\tU (Barrwr Frw) STAND UP FOR SCHOOLS On Line, cont'd., pft. The Lowell ledger-Wednesday, January 20, W3-Page 6 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, January 20,1993-Page 7

snow, drifting and zero temperature. The fuel shortage A psychologist says the Government announces ra- didn't help. tioning of a commodity months ahead of time in order to create a shortage that will make people happy to have On Line, continued. by Woman Suffrage passed the House by one vote over the required two-thirds margin; now it must go to the the rationing. Priscilla '92. lo Jim DeWeerd is written from the heart and eloquently prepared for college. That is why I am writing you. Last year college classes. Senate. The worst storm of the winter sends school buses out describes impressions and feelings from post-graduates. Her many students in my calculus class complained about the ^ot t00 students realize what an impact teachers Lussmyer The railroad situation should help supplies of coal to at 2 p.m.; some don't make it back until 9:30. Yours truly letter is from the heart and a personal testimony of "what's instructor and his teaching style. This year I was one of the few on tfiem wf^e fay are stni school, and even fewer get through now, so voluntary coal budgets should work; remembers old #2, red, white and blue, stuck near right" with Lowell Area Schools. first year students to have AP credit in calculus and to be stu^ents actually express their thanks. I ask you to please but wheatless days are compulsory and oil will be White's Bridge. We all piled into a nearby house until "Dear Mr. DeWeerd, Throughout my first semester in placed directlyincalc.il. The course was very difficult but my commend your staff, especially these teachers, for their ded'- regulated next. help came. college, I have thought a lot about my four years of high background in calculus had prepared me to do very well. At cation t0 an a// 100 0ften thankless profession. Sincerely school. Most of the time I was wishing that I could go back I this time I would like to thank Mr. Michaudfor preparing me xristina VanderMark, Hope Colle ge Class of '96." 50 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - JAN. 21,1943 25 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - JAN. 18,1968 knew college was going to be difficult, but I never imagined for this semester. I would also like to express my gratitude to Y)esr Kristina, Thanks for your fine letter and allowing us Gasoline, tires, sugar, coffee and soon meat and Mail carrier Paul Kerekes receives an award for Ihat it would be so exhausting! I spent a lot of time worrying other members of the staff, especially Mr. White. Mrs. t0USeit. Your comments and compliments made our day. We other foods are rationed. Permits must be obtained to saving Don Yeiter's life in a com conveyor accident. whether or not I was prepared to do well in my courses. As my VanAntwerp. and Mrs. Baird. These teachers also prepared know you will do well at Hope College and, as always wish buy farm machinery, tires and coal stoves. New Editor Fran Smith has a column called "The first semester comes to an end. I realize that I was very well me very well to handle the workload and course content of yOU ^ very best. Beans are designated as a Victory Food, for their Village Smithy." protein content and availability - good news for Michigan The ancient building at the comer of Thomapple River farmers and Lowell. Drive and Ada Drive in Ada is torn down to make space Ledger Entries There's a hot debate in Lansing about whether to turn for a parking lot. of 100,75,50 and 25 Years Ago back to Eastern Standard (same as Central War Time) The ambulance crisis is not solved yet - Lowell has no Model second-grade students carry out model lessons before Board or not. This issue might have defeated Governor ambulance sen/ice as of January 1 - but they're working VanWagoner's re-election. on it.

The Lowell School Board instruction and special edu- while the classroom teacher got lo see first hand a demon- cation. observes and assists," White 100 YEARS AGO IN THE JOURNAL - JAN. 18,1893 stration of how the new math White said Beute has been said. The World's Fair has chosen its concessions and City chooses WBDC's comprehensive plan on ADA curriculum is being imple- used to leach demonstration Beute is scheduled on a franchises from about 2000 applications and stands to lessons from the new math mented at the elementary regular rotation to be in each make over $2 million profit on them. WBDC was awarded the City contract to perform the given so that determinations can be made whether to proceed curriculum to elementary level. building a proportionate An old-fashioned winter is upon us, and ice-harvest- Transition Plan, relating to Americans with Disabilities Act, with projects. Sue Beute, with the help of classrooms. amount of time during each ing is very good. Saturday night the temperature went to (ADA) for $3080, Monday night Of the total cost, the City's share will be S2,300 and Lowell 14 second-grade students from "Teachers select lessons semester. Teachers sign up for 25 below. The law necessitates an architectural audit of exisiting Light and Power will provide the remaining $780. they are unsure of or don't Sally Sterly's second-grade her time and must fill out a Greenville and Lowell businessmen open a bank in buildings to judge access. A transition plan has been written class, demonstrated how el- understand well, and Sue pre- brief request for a given les- Freeport. outlining the necessary structural changes and the timing of ementary teachers instruct pares the lesson and teaches it son out of the curriculum. The Senate in Washington is discussing a ship canal these changes. model lessons using the new through Nicaragua. Lowell City Manager Dave Pasquale said this doesn't math curriculum and mandate complete barrier free access, but requires program ADVANCED M, manipulatives (hands-on Vergennes Township moves 75 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - JAN. 17,1918 access if construction costs are prohibitive. AUTO GLASS ' tools). Fred Rood is arrested on C. H. Runcuman's com- WBDC's proposal was found lo be the most comprehen- COMPLETE AUTO GLASS REPLACEMENT \ Beute did a short 10-15 start times up to 7 p.m. plaint for borrowing money toward beans he didn't have, sive. In particular, costs involved in correction work will be • 24 Hour Mobile Service minute lesson on the use of a and is found to be illegally married to a 15 year old and Stone Chip f • New and Used Glass calculator. "The calculator is to have bought, and failed to pay for, three automobiles Repaii used as a tool to speed up Vergennes Township Hoffman the change is to co- last summer. Phone 242-8401 or 897-4912 1 calculation, but not in place of Board has moved its monthly incide with the Vergennes Due to fuel restrictions, Lowell businessmen will be The houI of oonverHation in sympathy. "Give Me A Break. ..I'll Fix It " logic or reasoning," said Jim meeting time up from 7:30 Planning Commissions start- open 9 to 6 weekdays, 9 to 9 Saturdays. —William Hazlitt Sue Beute checks the work of her second-f>rade demonstration students. White, Lowell's director of p.m. to 7 p.m. starting Feb. 8. ing time and allows the board "The worst storm since '63" arrived Friday and brought According to Jean members to get home earlier. everything to a standstill until Sunday night, with heavy C/TY COUNCIL 1 ARR COUNCIL xxxxxv

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS signatures for the coming year. requirements were included. 1993 on the allocation of Community Development Rapids Community College summer taxes for 1993. Item #8. MANAGER'S REPORT. City Manager Pas- OF Block Grant Funds to update the City's Master Plan and YEA: 5. quale reported on the following: CITY COUNCIL The following designations were recommended: IT WAS MOVED BY FONGER and seconded by THOMP- rehabilitate the second floor of the Graham Building. NAY; 0. A. The minutes of the November Light and Power and Cable TV meetings were presented along with the OFTHE a. Authorized Signatures SON to approve the annual CDBG program agreement # YEA: 5. ABSENT: 0. CITY OF LOWELL as presented with Kent County. NAY: 0. MOTION CARRIED. December agendas. B. A letter provided from Tom Byle of the Kent County Mayor James Maatman YEA: 5. ABSENT: 0. Road Commission stated that the Fun Street road im- For the Regular Meeting of Monday, January 4,1993. City Manager David Pasquale NAY: 0. MOTION CARRIED. Item #5. SHORT TERM ADVANCE TO WATER FUND. Mayor Pro Tem Jack Fonger ABSENT: 0. The City has initiated work on the water improvement provement project is complete. He did note that the Fun- Grindle Street intersection improvements were not part The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor City Treasurer Judy Noonon MOTION CARRIED. Item #3. RESOLUTION TO PETITION THE STATE projects in both the east and west side. This involved of the original quote. But, these improvements (cutting Maatman and the Clerk called the Roll. Police Chief Barry Emmons BOUNDARY COMMISSION TO ANNEX CITY-OWNED engineering and construction work. In particular, the B. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS - SET PUBLIC HEARING PROPERTY ATTHE END OF WASHINGTON STREET. Grindle Drive water main installation was included. A down a bank of the southeast comer) were necessary to b.Safetv Deposit Rnx promote better driver vision. The added cost amounted Present: Councilmembers Green, Hodges, Fonger, (1 /18). It was projected that the City will receive $37,733 City Manager Pasquale explained as mentioned at the bond issue is being planned this spring involving the to $2,080.38 to the City. Thompson and Mayor Maatman. in Block Grant funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, last meeting, the City was informed that its request to water system improvements. City Manager Pasquale Charlene McNab C. A letter presented from State Senator Dick Posthumus Absent: None. 1993. In reviewing possible projects, the following two Vergennes Township allowing annexation of 27 acres of requested a short term advance authorization of Betty Morlock stated his view on property tax relief and school finance with dollar amounts were recommended; 0 city-owned property at the end of Washington Street $200,000from the General Fund to the Water Fund to be reform for the coming year. IT WAS MOVED BY GREEN and seconded by FONGER was turned down. In a letter received from Township repaid through the issuance of bonds this spring. c. Depository Banks D. City Manager Pasquale addressed Councilmember that the minutes of the December 21,1992 meeting be 1. MASTER PLAN ($15.000) - With the City Council and Supervisor James Cook, he stated that Vergennes was Fonger's question as to what the course of action would approved as written. the Planning Commission initiating the Request for unable to identify any benefits gained with annexation. IT WAS MOVED BY GREEN and seconded by HODGES Comerica Bank-Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids) to approve the short term advance of $200,000 from the be taken on a house by the building inspector if the YEA: 5. Proposal process this month to update the City's master City Manager Pasquale explained one of the major FMB (Lowell) General Fund to the Water Fund covering expenses structural problems aren't corrected within a 90 day NAY: 0. plan, an allocation toward this project would save reasons for annexation is that the property is City owned First of America Bank (Grand Rapids) involved with water system projects on the City's north- written notice. Pasquale stated if the owner is making ABSENT: 0. General Fund dollars. The amount requested roughly and maintained with no services being provided from the Old Kent Bank (Ada, Grand Rapids) east and west sides to be repaid upon issuance of bonds substantial progress, then an extension can be granted MOTION CARRIED. equals the estimate given by Mark Eidelson from the Township. To illustrate, if there is vandalism to the Great Lakes Bankcorp (Grand Rapids) this Spring. beyond the 90 days. However, if the owner does not Planning and Zoning Center of Lansing who prepared property, it is the City's police officers that respond to the Manufacturers National Bank YEA: 5. initiate work, the building inspector does have the right IT WAS MOVED BY THOMPSON and seconded by the RFP to perform the first year of three years work on problem rather than depend on the Kent County Sheriffs of Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids) to evict the occupants. HODGES that the bills and accounts payable be allowed this project. - Department. It was thus requested for the Council to NAY; 0. Michigan National Bank (Ada, Grand Rapids) ABSENT; 0. and the warrants issued. The proposal was provided with two reservations. First, ™ consider a resolution to present this matter to the State NBD Grand Rapids (Ada, Grand Rapids) MOTION CARRIED. Item #9. APPOINTMENTS. The following boards and YEA: Councilmembers Green, Hodges, Fonger, the contract involving a planning consultant can not be Boundary Commission. Standard Federal (Grand Rapids) commissions need appointments to fill vacancies or Thompson and Mayor Maatman. signed until July 1. Second, the County may not be able Item #8. CITIZENS COMMENTS. W.G. (Mac) reappointments of interested current members. NAY: None. IT WAS MOVED BY THOMPSON and seconded by IT WAS MOVED BY HODGES and seconded by G REEN to allocate all the monies proposed for planning. Federal McPherson, of 1276 Pamell, stated as a citizen and a. Planning Commission - two vacancies filling in Jim ABSENT: 0. HODGES to proceed with the petition to the State to accept the designated depository banks and autho- rules limit administrative expenditures (which includes taxpayer of the Lowell School District, he is in favor of tax Phillips' (to 6/30/94) and Kevin Smith's (to 6/30/95) MOTION CARRIED. Boundary Commission to annex City-owned property at rized signatures for bank accounts and access to the planning) to County at 20% of the overall budget. Thus, abatements when appropriate. He felt the Federal and unexpired terms. some City funds could be involved. the end of Washington Street. safety deposit box during the year 1993 as recom- State Governments are reducing the amount of funds to b. Airport Board - reappointment of Jim Pfaller (to 1/1/ YEA: 5. mended. the local school districts and more sources for funding BILLS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (1/04/93) NAY: 0. 96). YEA: 5. 2. RESTORATION OF GRAHAM BUILDING SECOND need to be addressed. McPherson stated one option is c. Parks and Recreation Commission - one vacancy ABSENT: 0. NAY: 0. FLOOR ($22,733) The Lowell Area Historical Associa- to encourage an industrial base in the City of Lowell. He filling in Margaret Hoats' (to 1/1/94) unexpired term and GENERAL FUND $44,641.37 ^ MOTION CARRIED. ABSENT: 0. tion has received permission in March, 1992 from the added that communities need to be more aggressive in the reappointment of Nancy Anderson (to 1/1/96). SEWER FUND 20,773.02 MOTION CARRIED. City Council to utilize the second floor of the Graham encouraging and soliciting businesses in order to have d. Light and Power Board - one vacancy filling in Ray WATER FUND 77,388.74 Kern #4. GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Building (northeast corner of Main and Hudson) for a strong school district based on local dollars rather then Quada's (to 6/30/93) unexpired term. EQUIPMENT FUND 1.873.65 COLLECTION OF SUMMER TAXES FOR 1993. As Item #2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK office and storage purposes. In order to utilize the relying on State and Federal funding. Secondly, he felt No action was taken. An advertisement in the Ledger will AIRPORT FUND 158.71 with the Lowell Area Schools and the Kent Intermediate GRANT. City Manager Pasquale said the City receives second floor, it is estimated that $50,000 is needed for the City of Lowell should contact Amway on an annual be placed seeking applicants. DATA PROCESSING FUND 93.68 School District, the Grand Rapids Community College a yearly allocation of Federal Community Development new drywall, plaster, paint, insulation, electrical basis and display positive public relations while encour- CURRENT TAX FUND 125.367.07 has requested that the City collect the districts summer Block Grant funds through Kent County. These monies service, heating and air conditioning. aging the corporation to construct facilities in the City. IT WAS MOVED BY HODGES to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. LEE FUND 1,432.60 property taxes. As part of a continuing resolution, the are utilized for the development of viable urban commu- LOOK MEMORIAL FUND 889.15 City collects the Community College's property taxes at nities. The following actions were considered: Currently. Lowell Township has allocated $4500 toward no fee but is able to keep the interest earned dunng the Item #7. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Councilmember DATE: January 18,1993 the project. LAHA has estimated a $5000 contribution. Thompson questioned the progress of correcting the Item #1. ANNUAL AUTHORIZATION OF SIGNATURES bank deposit before distributing these monies to the A. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL CDBG AGREE- With the City's Block Grant, an application to the Look washout problem on Grindle Drive. DPW Director Tony James D. Maatman, Mayor FOR CITY BANK ACCOUNTS AND DESIGNATION ^ Community College. MENT. The presented agreement with the County out- Memorial Fund will be submitted to provide the balance. Sidliano responded that it is being repaired but the rain David M. Pasquale, City Clerk OF DEPOSITORY BANKS. As required annually, the lines the responsibilities of each unit. Such items as the has prohibited much progress. City must designate its depository banks and authorize IT WAS MOVED BYGREEN and seconded by FONGER use of program income, revision of assets, and program ^ HODGES and seconded by to approve the continuing resolution to collect the Grand ER to set the public hearing date for January 18,

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live requirements on school districts without funding are the The Lowell Ledger's reasons. Friday and Saturday perfonnances will have cafe style seating Michigan schools anticipate that, through executive with reserved seats for $6 each. Blocks of 20 or more may be PEBBLE BEACH order cuts, they will lose a certain percentage of their state purchased for $5 each. aid payments. Esch said Lowell has never received its All perfonnances begin al 8 p.m. at the Lowell Middle APARTMENTS August of 1992 payment. It was supposed to be spread out School. Tickets arc on sale al the Lowell Area Arts Council over the nine 1993 payments. Next To The New Stoney Lake Park Center, 149 S. Hudson Street For more information call the An example as to what $680,000-$750,000 means to the Tranquil setting Two Bedrooms school. The total transportation budget is $900,000. That Center at 897-8545. Appliances, air conditioners Dishwashers total could also finance or help finance special education YMCA AEROBIC CLASSES Garage Port Included Blinds on all Windows instruction, adult education, or maintenance/custodial. Security Entrance On Site Manager The Lowell Branch YMCA is offering Step Aerobic classes 24 Hour Maintenance Low Security Deposit at Bushnell Elementary School on Mondays at 5:30 and Call Penny Armstrong for an Tuesdays and Thursdays al 6:30 p.m. Gel started now, and you LISTING Construction, cont'd. will find the solution to your "New Year's resolution." Appointment 897-6880 For more information call the YMCA al 897-8445. Mon- day, Jan. 18 will be open to all participants who have not tried MAGAZINE HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm continue depending on the pleted for units A, B and C at the class to try il for free. Step into 1993 with Step Aerobics. Saturday & Sunday by Appointment weather." the end of last week (week The scheduling of agendas ending Jan. 16) except where LHS CLASS OF 1978 1112 Bowes Road ( Lowell, Ml for continued renovation of il tied into the concourse area. ^e Features Complete the Middle School and cur- That is expected lo be com- There will be a brainstorming session to plan our 15-year Listings of Lowell rent high school are now be- pleted by the end of the week. ing fonned. class reunion Thursday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. at Larkins Saloon. Cable TV Channels We invite all classmates in the area to attend. If you can not LOWELL Bieber and Loveland said The concourse plywood make it but, have ideas or opinions, please call Ellen Ritzema On A Daily Basis. y. all concrete foundations for sheathing is about 40 percent at 897-9524. the new high school project complete. CHARTER have been completed. Walls In the lathe, plaster, dry- • Complete & OFF THE BLOTTER are being poured around the wall, and acoustics area, the Easy To Use orchestra pit and air tunnel in metal studs in (he administra- John Gross, 20, of Lowell was involved in a property TOWNSHIP tion area have been completed. • the auditorium. damage accident Jan. 7 on Jackson Street near Kent when he Miscellaneous concrete The drywall above the ceil- attempted lo pass a vehicle driven by Helen Zigmont, 33, of e Listings Coincide KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN columns, stairways and locker ings is being installed so that Lowell. With Numbers On bases are also being poured. ductwork and other mechani- Involved in a property damage accident Jan. 15 on Monroe In the structural steel de- cal items can be installed. The near Grant Street was Richard Wheeler, 53, when he backed Your Tuner NOTICE OF partment, the steel for class- fireproofing spray on struc- his snow plow onto the street into the path of a vehicle driven rooms and media center are tural steel has been started. by Sandra Darling, 44. Both are Lowell residents. Channel Station City complete. The steel for the A 16 year old Ionia driver failed to yield right-of-way al PUBLIC HEARING Finally, in masonry work, iO MTV Music gymnasium, cafeteria and au- Jefferson and Main Street Jan. 15 and turned into the path of the 'K' line wall will be com- O NASH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township ditorium has been delivered a vehicle driven by Ellen Ritzema, 32, of Lowell. The impact pleted after one to two weeks Offl WSYM Lansing Board of the Lowell Charter Township, Kent and erection has been started. sent the juvenile's car into a third vehicle driven by Sue Repik, A of good weather according to • o® WOTV Grand Rapids County, Michigan, having resolved its intention 39, also of Lowell, who was stopped at the intersection. No Bieber. He added the internal fDQZ) WXM! G. Rapids to make certain public improvements consisting "We are very happy with one was injured. block walls in units A, B and (DOS WGVU Grand Rapids of construction of a 12 Inch watermain, valves, the progress to date," Bieber Laura Lenger, 17, of Lowell was involved in a properly C are progressing and the (BO WKAR East Lansing hydrants, fittings, water services, restoration, said. "Even with the rainy fall damage accident Jan. 16 al Hunt and Hudson Streets when she damp-roofing in unit A is com- (DO WZZM Grand Rapids and all appurtenant work in M-21 from Alden we had." failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection and collided plete. (D HBO Premium Nash Avenue to Cumberland Drive and to spe- Roofing was to be com- with a vehicle driven by Don Zeigler, 40, of Belding. 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Produced by Dick Clark, the show promises perfonnances from stars such as TNT Atlanta quarter corner of Section 4; thence South •§ MetaMca, Bon Jovl, Boyz N Man, Raba ilcCntfra and Michael Bolton. 32 degrees 24.00" East 645.00 feet; thence Westerly 946.02 feet more or less to a point on the West line of Section 4 that is located (B-194483) ALL BRICK HOME - 4 bedrooms, 2 593.00 feet South of the West one-quarter (B-168713) ROLLING & WATER - 9 lots to bath, 1 1/2 story, formal dining room, living room corner; thence Southerly along the SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE choose from, acres from 2 to 6, some with creek centerline of Cumberland Avenue to the with fireplace, full basement, screened porch, frontage, rolling land, only 30 minutes to Grand Southwest corner of said Section 4; thence Westdale newer kitchen, newer fumace & water heater, 6 Rapids. Call Dick Bryan, 676-1261 or 897-8278. Southerly along the West line of aforemen- car garage with opener, big pantry, tile kitchen Just $10.00 per year ($14.00 out of Kent Co.) ADA COACH STOP tioned Section 9 to its intersection with the fl 545 Ada Dr., SE floor & entry. Call Dick Bryan, 676-1261 or 897- Northerly waters edge of the Grand River; brings you news of city and township Ada, Michigan 8278. (B-192992) SHARP 2 STORY - 3 bedrooms, 1 thence Easterly along said waters edge to J AaBeder PHONE bath, formal dining room, living room, study, its intersection with the West line of afore- affairs...school district news...sports...Lowell mentioned Government Lot 1; thence North- 676-1261 (B-193637) COMMERCIAL PROPER-TY - One double lot, close to elementary school. 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City. bedroom with bath, waik-in closet, 2 the end of a private drive, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Call Dick Bryan 676-1261 or 897-8278. Ledger bedrooms, bath, great room with cathedral living room with fireplace, 3 season porch, 2 car NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the plans and ap ceilings and bay window, French door to garage with walk-in loft, professional landscaping, cost estimates with respect to such improve- covered deck, kitchen with center island. (B-188136) VACANT LAND - 4 acres, walkout Sonlora Subtract 11.00 From Abova Uslad Subacrlptton Pricaa. water fountain. Call Geoff Davis 676-1261 or 874- ments are on file with the Township Clerk for Today! CaV Kathia Laham 676-1261 or 897-6739. site, pond, large trees. Call Dick Bryan. 676- public examination. (8-194821) 8998. 1261 or 897-8278. Stone A female novekst meets a 1:30 0 (00 Family Feud 0 MOVIE: Survive the Night The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, January 20,1993-Page 11 0 O Married ... 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Showboat and recogniton is made," Kraus said. | East Kentwood's freshman. an 8.55. Recommendations tor the alliKation of Community Block the project. LAHA has estimated a $5,0(X) contribution and in regional qualifying scores. place, she too handed in her On the balance beam Fox In the floor exercise Fox llie Showboat board member asked that if the Showboat Fox, swept all four events, The only Red Arrow to Grant funds for updating the master plan and restoration of the Look Memorial Fund will be approached to provide the Amy Pullen finished fifth third regional qualifying score was first with a mark of 8.90. won the event with a mark of falls in the parameters of eligibility for Community Block | leading the Falcons to a place on the uneven bars was die second floor of the Graham Building were approved by balance. with a mark of 7.6. Lesley in the vault event A gymnast Kropf finished fifth at 6.75. 9.2. Lowell's Murphy was Grant Funds that the Council consider it in future years. .95 - 98.45 win over the Liz Arnold, sixth, with a mark the Lowell City Council Monday night following a public The other $15,000 from the grant monies will be used Murphy was sixth at 7.4, needs four such scores to "As a team we did much fifth at 7.5, which marked her City Manager Dave Pasquale said he would check and Arrows. of 5.25. heanng. toward the updating of the Master Plan. Allocation of these marking the third time this qualify for the regional in an better on the beam than we second regional qualifying report back to the board on eligibility requirements. He did I Fox's lowest score in the Lowell's strongest perfor- Of the 537,733 federal dollar* through Kent County for funds will save general fund dollars. year she has recorded regional event have all year," Lowell coach score in the event. say the grant is intended for public improvements such as events came on the un- mance came in the vault exer- the fiscal year beginning July 1,1993, $22,733 was approved The amount requested equals roughly e the estimate given qualifying scores in vault. Fox won the vault exercise Annette Pearson said. "We had Lowell is at home on streets, water and sewer mains, aiding in historic preserva- jn bars, where she tallied cise. Three Red Arrows turned for the Graham Building. by Mark Eidelson who prepared the Request for Proposal to While Sara Kropf did not with a score of 8.85. fewer falls and the girls per- Wednesday against Rock- tion and utilization for City planning. The Lowell Area Historical Association has received perform the first year of three years on the project. formed much more confi- ford (Jan. 20). He asked that Kraus provide a list of what areas the permission from the City Council to utilize the second floor At the start of the public hearing Showboat Board member dently." of the building for office and storage purposes. In order to Thad Kraus quizzed the Council on if in the future some funds Showboat could use the funds. utilize the second floor, it is estimated that $50,000 is needed could be used to help the Showboat improve its facility. * * • Kraus referred to the 50-plus year history of the Showboat for new drywall, plaster, paint, insulation, electrical service, Conversation between Adam and Eve muat as the only remaining signature the City has. "Many people heating and air conditioning. have been difTirult at timen beraune thev had Currently, Lowell Township has allocated $4,500 toward may not be familiar with the name Lowell, but mention •» nobody lo talk about. Agnes Repplier

(6) Motels and hotels, (2) An on-site vehicle assembly area designed 'J for a minimum of 20 vehicles shall be provided ») GRATTAN (7) Nursery schools. for funeral processions in addition to required off-street parking areas. (8) Offices (business; professional; financial; TOWNSHIP and health professionals, including clinics). 11. Add New Section 13.20 to Read, In Full, as Follows: & i (9) Restaurants and cafes. (Outdoor service and NOTICE OF eating areas shall be permitted if they are acces- 13.20 SERVICE STATIONS. INCLUDING MINOR sory to the principal permitted use). AUTO REPAIRS ^53 ADOPTION (10) Service stations, including minor auto re- (1) All equipment and activities associated with pairs, as a special use in accordance with Article vehicle repair operations shall be kept within a ' t 13, fully enclosed building. Notice is hereby given that the Grattan Township Board adopted an ordinance to amend the text of the -v-. - (11) Wholesale and storage enterprises as a (2) Inoperative vehicles left on the site shall be Grattan Township Zoning Ordinance on January 11, special use in accordance with Article 13. stored overnight within an enclosed building or 1993. The ordinance will be effective on January 20, in an area screened by an opaque fence, veg- 1993. Copies of the ordinance may be purchased or c 3. Revise Subsection 10.03 (1) to Read, In Full, as etation, or combination of vegetation and berming inspected at the Grattan Township Hall, 11676 Old Follows: that is not less than 6 feet in height. Belding Road, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The adopted ordi- (1) All uses permitted by right shall be conducted (3) There shall be no storage of loose auto body nance reads as follows; within completely enclosed buildings unless spe- parts, trash, tires, supplies, or equipment out- i cifically permitted. side of an enclosed building. GRATTAN TOWNSHIP Anna Lietzke displays balance on the beam. ORDINANCE NO. 93-01 4. Revise Subsection 10.03 (1) to Read, In Full, as (4) Proof of compliance with all state and federal Adopted; January 11,1993 Liz Arnold works the uneven bars. I^esley Murphy led the Red Arrows against Kast Follows: regulations shall be required. These regulations Kentwood. shall include but are not limited to the Leaking An ordinance to amend the Grattan Township Zoning (a) Front Yard: There shall be a minimum front Underground Storage Act (Act 478 of 1988). the Ordinance, adopted June 20,1990, as amended, by setback of 35 feet. Where there are adjacent Underground Storage Tank Regulatory Act (Act amending Sections 10.02, 10.03, 11.02, 11.04, and alance scoring and defense commercial structures with a lesser setback, 423 of 1984), and the Fire Prevention Code (Act VERGENNES 12.02 and oy adding Sections 2.64, 13.18, 13.19, there shall be permitted a front yard equal to 207 of 1941). 13.20, and 13.21. that of the average of all existing commercial TOWNSHIP structures within 400 feet on either side of the The Township of Grattan ordains that the text of the 12. Add New Section 13.21 to Read, in Full, as fj elps Lowell blow past Pioneers site. In no instance shall a front yard of less Follows: Grattan Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby than 20 feet be permitted. amended as follows: Three steps forward and Lowell had three players take this, they all came in a 30 span much better team offensively 13.21 WHOLESALE AND STORAGE ENTERPRISES NOTICE me step back. that big step forward. of the fourth quarter." and defensively. He hustles, 5. Revise Subsection 11.02 (3) to Read, In Full, as SECTION 1 - AMENDMENTS For seven games Lowell George Ponchaud, David So why then did Lowell dives, penetrates, rebounds, Follows: (1) All structures shall be set back a minimum of rarsity basketball coach Phil Jones and Nate Janes all fin- defeat the surprising Pioneers. and plays with great intensity. The Vergennes Township Meetings for 1993 50 feet from all lot lines. 1. Add New Section 2.64 to Reaa, in Full, as Follows: ; r said he needed a third ished in double figures. EastGrand Rapids coach, John He was instrumental in are scheduled as follows: (3) Service stations, including minor auto re- >layer to step forward on the So, now you've figured it Cvengros had an explanation. Lowell's win tonight." Sum- pairs. as a special use pursuant to Article 13. (2) No sales or storage outside of fully enclosed 2.64 CONSTRUCTION YARDS offensive end of the floor and out, Lowell had five players "Lowell played harder and January 11,1993 July 12,1993 buildings shall be permitted. Jlieve Chad Dunn and Leigh in double figures? Not! Enter Summers makes Lowell a B B, cont'd., pg. 20 February 8,1993 August 9,1993 6. Add New Subsection 11.02 (6) to Read, in Full, as Areas used for the outdoor storage of building lummers of some of the scor- that aforementioned "one step March 8,1993 September 13,1993 Follows: (3) No sales or storage of combustible or flam- J equipment, machinery, vehicles, and supplies, ig burden. back." Dunn, that playerwho's April 12,1993 October 11,1993 mabie liquids, combustible fibers, explosive including gravel, sand, topsoil, stones, and other In Friday night's 60-52 been averaging over 20 points May 10,1993 November 8,1993 similar materials used in the building and con- (6) Restaurants and cafes. materials, or toxic materials shall be permitted. /in over East Grand Rapids, a game in the O-K White. Get NOTICE June 14,1993 December 13,1993 struction trade. (7) Revise Subsection 11.04 (1) to Read, In Full, as (4) The premises shall not be used for maintain- The Township Meetings are held the second 2. Revise Section 10.02 to Read, in Full, as Follows: ing or repairing any vehicles, recreational equip- LOWELL Monday of each month at the Vergennes Follows: ment, or other items. Township H»ll, 10381 Bailey Drive at 7:00 P.M. (8) Add New Subsection 12.02 (7) to Read, In Full, as NOTICE 10.02 USES PERMITTED Follows: SECTION 2 - REPEAL CHARTER The Planning Commission meetings are Only the following uses shall be permitted: scheduled as follows: (7) Construction yards. GRATTAN Any ordinance or any provision of any ordinance incon- , (1) General retail business establishments that sistent with the terms hereof shall be and is hereby ' January 27,1993 June 23,1993 9. Add New Section 13.18 to Read, In Full, as Follows: TOWNSHIP supply goods, such as but not limited to foods, repealed. February 24,1993 September 22,1993 TOWNSHIP TAKE NOTICE that the Lowell Charter Town- drugs, dry goods, clothing, notions, and hard- March 24,1993 October 27,1993 13.18 GENERAL RETAIL BUSINESS ESTABLISH- ware. within a fully enclosed building. SECTION 3 • SEVERABILITY ship will hold a public hearing on Monday, Feb- April 28,1993 November 17,1993 MENTS. ANY PORTION OF WHICH IS CON- Special Use ruary 1,1993 at 7:00 p.m., local time, at the Lowell May 26,1993 December 15,1993 DUCTED OUTSIDE OF A FULLY ENCLOSED (2) Personal service establishments that per- If any provision of this ordinance or the application Charter Township offices located at 2910 Alden BUILDING. Hearing off the Public Grattan form services on the premises, such as but not thereof to any person or circumstance shall be found to Nash, S.E., Lowell, Michigan 49331, to meet and All Planning Commission meetings will be limited to repair shops (watches, radios, televi- be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such Planning Commission hear any objections to the proposed improve- held in the Township Hall at 7:00 P.M. (1) No outdoor sales or storage shaii be permit- sions, and shoes); tailor shops; beauty parlors; invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of this ment and to the special assessment district. ted within the required front yard or within 25 feet February 3,1993 ordinance, which shall be in effect. The Zoning Board of Appeals meet as of any side or rear lot line, There will be a hearing before the Grattan Town- barber shops: photographic studios; self-service This notice wa& authorized by the Township required or on request. laundries; dry cleaners: health clubs; and retail SECTION 4 • REPLACEMENT ^ ship Planning Commission on February 3,1993 Board of the Lowell Charter Township. (2) All outdoor sales and storage areas located on a special use request to allow the construc- printing shops. Permits: within 100 feet of a principal residential dwelling Except as otherwise stated in this ordinance, the Grattan tion of a dog boarding kennel. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, shall be screened from view by an opaque The proposed site Is located on parcel 41-12-03- (3) Banks. Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended, shall remain PLEASE CONTACT Gerald Roark - Building Inspector 676-0302 fence, vegetation, or combination of vegetation 400-001 located near the northwest corner of in full force and effect. Butch Visser - Electrical & Mechanical and berming that is not less than 6 feet in height. Wabasis Lake Road and 9 Mile. (4) General retail business establishments, any John Timpson Inspector 949-3765 or 676-0302 portion of which is conducted outside of a fully SECTION 5 - EFFECTIVE DATE Township Supervisor Cascade Township - 10. Add New Section 13.19 to Read, In Full, as Written comments must be received prior to enclosed building, such as but not limited to boat 2910 Alden Nash S. E. Plumbing Inspector 949-3765 Follows: February 1,1993 at the Township Hall. sales, vehicles sales, and garden supply stores, The amendatory provisions of this ordinance shall take Lowell, Ml 49331 as a special use in accordance with Article 13. effect on January 20,1993. Telephone # (616) 897-7600 13.19 MORTUARIES, INCLUDING FUNERAL Grattan Township Hall Jean Hoffman HOMES, CREMATORIES, AND OTHER ANCIL- 11676 Old Belding Road (5) Mortuaries, including funeral homes, crema- Carol Wells Vergennes Township Clerk LARY FUNERAL OPERATIONS Belding, Michigan 48809 Township Clerk tories, and other ancillary funeral operations, as a special use in accordance with Article 13. (1) The minimum lot size shall be 1 acre. The Ixmell I>edjjcr-Wednesday, January 20,1993-Page 20 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, January 20,1993-Page 21 Basketball, continued... Lowell blasts Park; sets up confrontation with Sparta The win pushed Lowell's mors also collected a icani- bounds, five steals and four While Summers may have the senior that he needed. That fensive end of the floor. Tlic Red Arrow wrestling Chris Nauta, heavy weight. Park like they Nonhview. I The Redhawks combined in the championship round of Battling back from an 0-1 lugh 10 points, seven re- assists. been instrumental. Beachler seemed to be the spark Janes With Lowell leading 51- record to 3-5 overall and 2-3 kfJ?T?™ P nwdcitapair,ashealsopinned think they were looking for- both strength and balance to the 152 pound division. Kirk- start, Mike Rottier, 119, fin- knew praises needed to be needed. The senior tallied 50, Gemmell came up with a in the O-K White. White last Thursday night at Mike Lindsay at 1:57 of the ward to the Invitational and claim their second consecu- bride was beaten 20-3. ished up at 2-1 for a third. sung in the direction of a few eight of his 12 points in the steal and a layup, increasing Lowell led 13-I0after one, Wyoming Park wuh a 52-15 firstperiod. Sparta," Rivers said. live Lowell Invitational cham- Grand Rapids Christian's Doug Weeks, 125, went 2- other players. "Ponchaud second half. "He performed Lowell's lead to 53-50. Two and 27-25 at halftime. A third shellacking of the Vikings. Lowell's Doug Weeks, 125, Following the Grandv.lle P'«nsh.P trophy heavyweight, Joel Garter 2 for the day and took a fourth. started in place of Janes to- offensively tonight like we minutes later (1:33 to play), quarter surge by EGR gave LoweH wresUers pinned earned a 14-6 major decision InSoL LoweS no ^ Redhawks tallied 192 the Pioneers a 42-38 lead go- Viking shoulder blades to the over Ben Rawson Hiviiauonat, Lowell wrestling pinned Lowell's Chris Nauta Chris Kamphuis, wrestling night and gave this team a big knew he was capable." Gemmell anticipated and stole points. The homestanding Red COaC RlV rS 511,1 had at 3:43 of the second period. in what Rivers called the stron- lift on defense and helped out a Pioneer pass. The senior ing into the fourth stanza. The matseven timesin 13matches. Mike Rottier. 119. won bv ? . 1f Senior David Jones netted Arrows were second at 165-1/ Chris Miedema, 171, was gest weight class, placed rebounding." He also tallied was fouled and then went to Pioneers opened up the third ^ "We still have a long way way of forfeit Lowell's Dan at)out how stron8 a 12 points and continued to be 3,1 uad Cedar s n 2. Following Lowell were pinned at 51 seconds of the fourth at 2-2. 10 points. the line and knocked down period with an 8-0 run and to go." emphasized Rivers. ^ P "8s was? a force on the boards. first period when Aron Chad Chertos filled in at Beachler said he sat Janes both shots. "This was a big built a six-point leadat 33-27. What lies ahead of the Red Lowell's Torrey Gemmell, Bradford, Grand Rapids 140 for Jim Inman and was 0- because he didn't believe he game for Torrey. I'm happy EGR is now 5-4 overall Arrows is a quad with Cedar who sat out two games, pro- Christian, caught Miedema 2 on the day. Jason Dejarden was getting the intensity from for him," Beachler said. and 3-2 in the conference. Springs. The team defeated vided a big spark on the de- in a cradle. had a tough day finishing 2-2 Lowell 37-24 at the Grand- "Overall we got some sur- and taking a fourth. ville Invitational. On Thurs- prising perfonnances that we Rich Stouffer went 3-1 day, Lowell travels to Sparta didn't expect and we didn't and finished third. to determine who is the elite get good performances from Sean Smith, 189, was 1-2. of the O-K White in 1992-93. those we expected to," Rivers Lowell's Scott Swanson . TOWS TALK said. hardly worked up a sweat in pinning Park's Dan Hall in 44 Do you think the United Nation's latest show of force seconds of the first period. Other Lowell wrestlers will settle or resolve the conflict with Iraq? Or will it serve posting pins included Justin CITY OF Anes, 130, pinning Pat Orr at as a temporary measure? 44 seconds of the first period. Jason Desjarden, 145, pinned Bryan Vanderlouckat 51 seconds of the first period. LOWELL Cory Kirkbride, 152, took just 52 seconds lo pin Josh Rich StoufTer works during a match at the Lowell invitational. LETTERS OF INTEREST FOR Kamraadt LIGHT AND POWER BOARD, Rich Stouffer, 160, needed 1:17 of the first period to pin Spicer, 112, lost a 10-5 deci- Following the Lowell In- Grand Rapids Christian 131; PARKS AND RECREATION Don Bailey. s'on 10 LaMar. Shannon vitational on Saturday, all the Kalamazoo Central 79-1/2; COMMISSION AND Iveltfh Summers tallied a team hi^h 19 points. "DesJanlcn, Kirkbride and Sullivan, 135, defeated Chris coach's questions were an- Byron Center 77-1/2; Reed Stouffer really go after people. Kamphuis 12-5. Chris swered. City 70-1/2; Lakeview 53; and PLANNING-CITIZEN ADVISORY They physically hurt people," Miedema was a 5-1 victim of "Cedar is awfully strong. Ionia 48. COMMISSION Rivers said. Steve McCoy at 171 pounds. They are a well-balanced Cedar Springs advanced Sean Smith, 189, pinned Neil Roelofs, 140, won by team. I think they will be a wresders into eight of the 13 Th« Lowell City Council is requesting letters of Willie Knowling at 1:57 of forfeit for the Vikings. team to reckon with, come championship matches. Low- interest from city residents wishing to apply for the first period. "The boys didn't go after post season," Rivers said. ell advanced just five. the Light and Power Board, Parks and Recre- "I didn't think that we ation Commission and Planning-Citizen Advi- wrestled as well as we should sory Commission positions. The letter of interest Shaun Thompson Chris Clark Jim Scheid Anne VanderVries Lowell Middle School Students-of-the-Month have," Rivers said. should include reasons why interested in these I think it will make things It is definitely a temporary It is a temporary measure. Our goal was permanent, Lowell's coach was happy positions. better. It's not a fmal solution, measure. We should have Saddam is a crazy and wild but it will end up being tempo- with some surprising perfor- man. You get rid of him and rary. but it will help out. I think it taken care of the problem mances by a couple of his Letters are to be directed to James D. Maatman, someone else is there to take LOWELL AREA will facilitate quicker U.N. when we were there the first younger wrestlers. Mayor, Lowell City Hall, 301 East Main Street, actions in the future. time. his place. The people live that Scott Swanson, sopho- Lowell, Michigan 49331. Letters will be accepted SCHOOLS way, they don't know any other more, wrestling al 103 pounds, no later than January 29,1993. way. We should have taken LUNCH MENU won convincingly in the cham- care of Saddam the first time. pionship round with a 15-0 Betty Morlock, technical fall decision over Deputy City Clerk Week of Jan. 25,1993 Byron Center's Jeremy Sharks attack men ten times more often than Holecheck. they do women. MONDAY; Fruit juice, piz- Freshman Dan Spicer, 112, entered the tourney unseeded za with meat, cheese and Stan Kirby pepperom. carrot sticks and left 3-1 with a third-place It's temporary' until we and dip or cole slaw, NOTICE finish. "Dan wrestled as did straighten out the thinking of choice of canned or fresh LOWELL YMCA Swanson," Rivers said. "This Saddam. Until then it will con- fruit, milk was as well as Swanson has tinue to he an on and off tragic MEN'S OVER 30 wrestled all year." TOWNSHIP TUESDAY: Taco with affair. mea* cheese and lettuce, BASKETBALL STANDINGS Justin Anes, 130, took comoread with butter and Lowell's only other first with syrup, steamed peas, sssssssssssssssssssss. Posted 1/15/93 a pin against Kalmazoo OF canned fruit or raspberry Central's Tim Plessinger at Give A Gift that sherbet, milk a Leo Bird will be remembered all 5:57 of the third period. W L It doesn't look like it's go- The Lowell Middle School Students-of-the-Month are front, left to right: Josie Inbody, Cory Kirkbride had the WEDNESDAY: year long!!! GRATTAN seventh-grade; Dan Vosovic, sixth-grade; NkkBlough, sixth-grade and Heather Halbeisen, ing to do much. It won't do unenviable task of wrestling DINO-MANIA DAY' Ele- TEAM sixth-grade, back row, left to right: Jason Alber, sixth-grade; Hope Ayers, eighth-grade; mentanes. dinosaur pas- much doing things this way. Cedar Springs' David Wright Sandy Lonkk, seventh-grade and Ann Townsend, eighth-grade. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ta with meat and cheese, Blair Landscaping 4 0 lettuce salad or corn. Mildred Hessler The "A's" 3 1 5 French bread, canned It will help. Saddam isn't a ST ARE YOU TIRED OF ALL THOSE ANNOYING SPECIAL MEETING fruit with butter and p-nut Larkin's 2 2 fool, or he wouldn't be where TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS? butter, dinosaur fruit he is. I think when the chips SENIOR A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF snacks, milk. (Ravioli or Here's the secret—give a Family Fare 1 2 are down he will listen. -SO ARE WE! - burnto. cole slaw or gift subscription of this DISCOUNTS APPEALS will be held at The Grattan Township green beans. French newspaper to your special Zzanos 1 3 THAT'S WHY AT PATTON - JRB AGENCY WE DO NOT DO Hall, 11676 Old Belding Rd. on: bread with butter and p- friends. We provide a color- AVAILABLE PHONE SOLICITATIONS! WE WOULD LIKE TO GET TO KNOW H & W Farms 0 4 nut butter, canned fruit, ful gift card to meet any YOU. SO GIVE US A CALL AT YOUR CONVENIENCE. AND Wednesday,January 20,1993 milk. LUCKY TRAY DAY! special occasion announ- cing you as the giver. Now WE'LL GIVE YOU A QUOTE. WE ARE HERE TO SERVE ALL at 7:30 P.M. • MS & HS) you don't have to worry YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS SUCH AS HOME. AUTO. about shopping for a hard at which time and place the following subject will THURSDAY: Chicken nug- It o find gift for that special RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. BOATS AND BUSINESS. gets. mashed potatoes or person to enjoy. Come by Is your CD About To be considered and any interested persons will be nee and gravy, green our office or call today for ID |IU*Car| heard. beans, canned fruit or specific details on this con- Discounts venient. exciting gift! Renew? THE PATTON-JRB AGENCY gelatin, milk. E Douglas Stoliecki requests a variance for a five v foot rear yard set-back (20 foot required) and a FRIDAY: Grilled cheese Call us First! ' fifteen foot front yard set-back (30 foot required). The DlKOvnl) sandwiches with sunflower 4- > * GENERAL INSURANCE Article 7.03 (2) and (4). Parcel #41-12-29-276001, seeds, coleslaw or baked I Dan Hcndrick 5002 Abrahams Dr., Lowell, Ml 49331. beans, tomato soup, fruit Lowell It will be temporary unless 835 West Main Street selection, milk We have some CO altemattves that will pay high interest, offer tax-deferred Interest we spank Saddam good The Lowell, Michigan 49331 Written comments concemi ng the request should Tnere is also a 3rd choice Ledger earnings, and guarantee a lifetime retirement man is trouble. be received by January 20,1993 and addressed DALE JOHNSON everyday of a chef salad 105 N. Broadway, Income. Call today for details. to Gerald W. Gumey, Secretary, Grattan Town- S 6167 28th St. SE for students in the middle 4 Lowell - 897-9253 ship Zoning Board of Appeals. 11676 Old Belding Lowell, Ml Making your — aum/UJ and high schools Weekly 4 m f/WM Grand Rapids, Ml I w\ Rd., Belding, Ml 48609. prepaid lunches wek:o;:>e. ^ 897-9261 , future more J B. MSUMMCf 49546 •940-8181 predtetable — — Gerald Patton Saranac - 642-9401 ccccccccccc riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimri fy, ml'* y The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, January 20,1993-Page 23 SP3RT3n Pick stones Tired of searchin

IT Ml Lost & Found UoJa-RUe Fwwb IN Help Wanted REWARD - Lost Black fe- male Shar-pei, Jan. 5, MEMORIAM south Alden Nash. 897- NURSE ASSISTANT OP- 6851. PORTUNITIES - Lowell ICMrtBdkw DAVIS IN MEMORY OF-Margaret •icken •USNoi^H Medical Care Center is of- Miller whose birthday was Noodle | BINGO fering Nurse Aide Training ELECTRIC December 31. We all love Chicken SOUF^ Every Friday Night and possible employment Noodle and miss her! 7:00 P.M. Quality • Service opportunity. Candidates sour Happy Birthday. Dependability will be presented material Lowell VFW Hall Brothers & Sisters. and demonstrated skills WANTED - Honda CT-70, Easi Main St., Lowell RESIDENTIAL Nora Bell necessary to meet State Mini-Trail bike. Must be in COMMERCIAL CAMPBELL'S Early Bird Bingo at and Federal standards. good running condition. TROPlfflUIA I CAN'T BELIZE 6:30 P.M. CAMPBELL S SCOPS LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Classes are formed once Phone Roger at 897-9261 ORANGE JOICE irS NOT BUTTER PUBLIC INVITED per month and held within days, or 897-5381 eve- IN LOVING MEMORY of NOODLE SOOP assorted 19-oz. Chunky, Home Cookin' Ph. 676-9574 12 to 14 days. Those dem- nings. our husband, father and 12-oz. Regular or Homestyle l ib. all varieties lOW. can or 16-oz. Healthy Request Soups onstrating satisfactory per- grandfather. Wayne L. formance will be consid- Hoag. who died January THE FLOWER LADY - ered for possible employ- 21, 1986. BINGO doesn't wilt w/the heat, ment. We offer excellent Every Saturday Night doesn't melt in the rain, wages, benefits and a Greatly missed along life's won't hibernate with the first 4:00 P.M. pleasant working environ- way. snowflake. For leaf & lawn LOWELL MOOSE ment. For consideration, Quietly remembered every cleanup, call the Flower ATTENTION SINGLES - BINGO please apply in person or day. Lady, ASAP! 642-9533. We have many beautiful call; Staff Coordinator, No longer here our lives to 1320 E. FULTON people looking for you. Early Bird Bingo at 4:00P.M. Lowell Medical Care Cen- share. Write for free information: ter, 350 N. Center St., But in our hearts your Sweetheart Computer Dat- Lowell, Ml 49331. (616) always there. ing Service, P.O. Box 2265- 897-8473. Equal Opportu- Sadly missed, but not BG, Grand Rapids, Michi- nity Employer. forgotten. gan 49501 or call 1-616- ill Wife. Avis, 451-4678 nationwide. Help Wanted children pCl Mindy Potter & family, Mike. Terri. Kevin. rt £ Denise Dykhuis & family CASH! CERTIFIED NURSES AS- BONELESS Stuart & family. For single family, SISTANTS - Lowell Medi- as CHICKEN FARMER PEET'S multi-family and cal Care Center has posi- 2 WEEKS FREE RENT - handyman specials. tions available for Certified FOR SALE-1991 Chrysler cro ^ BANQUET DINNERS with this ad, newly BREAST SO-LONG FRANKS 3 All areas Nursing Assistants. Full car radio, like new, AM/FM Freedom of Education 8 /4-ll oz. assorted varieties i* decorated Lowell Grade A Country Pride Chicken 1-lb. package considered. Written and part-time positions digital clock, $40 or best \INLH Xnu-nmn SMUIIHIII o sr available on all shifts. We offer. 89-5717 evenings. apartment. Available A reccni Gallup surve> offer in 48 hours. has lound growing support offer an excellent salary, now. shows great, naiionwidc tor parenial insurance benefits and a children, small pet. $100 Marshall Redder, 9 AKC REGISTERED choice when il comes lo § pleasant working environ- deposit. Call now. 897- Remax, 457-3245. KESHOUND PUPPIES - children s education. The ment. For immediate con- 0099. siud\ revealed; C44tfn Shots & ready to leave. Call sidering, please apply in porenio' ChoKe 281-0741. for CMOrff i ioixotior peron or call: Staff Coordi- '0' nator, Lowell Medical Care 1 1990 F-150 4X4 PICKUP CARD OF 60 . Jim Cook, Jr. Center, 350 N. Center St., • LB TRUCK - with plow & cap. Lowell, Ml 49331. (616) THANKS AUCTIONEER 676-0368. 897-8473. Equal Opportu- All Types off Sales JWK Got • tundec Uw"? Io» Moi*y nity Employer. FOR SALE - '84 Chrysler knoo iomAt Swinr for (616) 897-8872 © Lazer Turbo, 2.2 litre fuel THE FAMILY OF - Jack Many parents sup- injection, front wheel drive, Stiles would like to thank LPN/RN - Consider becom- port freedom of choice A FLOWER LADY - gift cruise, air, 96,000 miles, everyone fortheir kindness ing part of our quality care in education. certificate ain't a bad gift- good condition, runs good, and support during the at Lowell Medical Care giving idea. For details, call $1,500. 897-5587 after sickness and passing of our • Seveniy percent ol the Center. We currently have Americans surveyed want 642-9533. 5:30. father, grandpa and a part-time position avail- the right to choose what brother. A special thanks able for a nursing profes- school their children attend 2-LITER to Pastors Roger LaWarre sional on the 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. GOVERNMENT HOMES - to extend to everyone, not Complete Formal and Tom Bartha for their simply those who can PEPSI and 3 p.m. -11 p.m. shifts. from $1 (U Repair). Delin- quent tax property. Repos- prayers and visits. And to afford to send their chil- Wear Rental We offeran excellent wage dren lo private school. PR0D0CTS sessions. Your area (1) Lois DeYoung for caring TIDE OLTRA ROFFLES OR LAVS and a pleasant working en- • The 70 percent who 24-PACK BUSCH OR all varieties WEDDINGS OR 805-962-8000. Ext. GH- and looking after Dad. Also 100-oz liquid Regular. W/Bleach vironment. For immediate favored the idea also indi- OTHER SPECIAL 1520 for current repo list. for the many cards, calls cated support for a govern- or Free. 98-oz powder Regular. DOSCH LIGHT DEER POTATO CHIPS consideration, please ap- and flowers. Also to the ment-funded voucher s\s- 12 oz. cans 14-oz. assorted varieties OCCASIONS pty In person or call: Direc- Free or 100 oz W/Bleach FOR SALE - '83 Cavalier. Guild of the Ada tem. providing a certain torof Nursing, Lowell Medi- 2 door hatchback, some Community Reformed amount of money for each cal Care Center, 350 N. child so parents can send rust, but runs great, nice Church for the lunch. Also Center St., Lowell, Ml children to the public, pri- tape deck & sound system, to Mr. Gerst for all his help. * 49331. (616) 897-8473. vate or parochial school of well maintained, $900 or Our Dad, Grandpa and their choice. CLOTHING Equal Opportunity Em- best offer. 897-5709. Brother will be greatly • Three in live adults ployer. missed, but never favored using tav money lor this purpose. forgotten. RIDGEVIEW In the I nited States we APPLES - Spies. Alma & Ernest Vosburg have liivv> io protect free- SHOPPING CENTER HELP WANTED - Doctors Delicious, Ida reds. & families dom ol the press and ol office. Person with experi- Galas, Empires, & pure Pat & Dan DeYoung & speech. Manv who think we should also have freedom ol 2173 W. MAIN ST., ence in medical billing, honey. Hessler's Families 1335 W. MAIN. LOWELL PHONE 897-8425 education are writing the Connie & Dick Biggs & 5% SENIOR LOWELL phones and patient han- Fruitland, 5701 Lincoln I S. Senate. Washington. Mon.-sftT. ywn-npm. SUHOAV 8Am-9Pin dling. Send resume for con- Lake Rd. 691-7739. Open Families D.C. 20510. and the House DISCOUNT SALE STARTS MONDAY. JANUARY 18 THROUGH SUNDAY. JANUARY 24, 1993. sideration to: Doctor, P.O. Fri. & Sat. 10-5 p.m. Mary Robidoux & ol Representatives. Wash- Ph. 897-6411 Box 13, Ada, Ml 49301. Family iiunon. D.C. 20515. TUESDAYS WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO UMIT QUANTITIES 8 CORRECT PRINTING ERRORS. 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