Volume 13. Issue 17 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, March 8, 1^89
Along Main Street Cracking Down on Drugs Emmons initiates 3-fold information program
In hopes of combating the the state to help fund the fight these kids early because they're helping out with the project." he 3 = small city drug problem. Lowell against drugs." Emmons said. coming in contact with drugs at said. i :r Police Chief Barry Emmons is "As a whole I think the commu- an earlier age."' he adds. By the time the cost for the spearheading a substance abuse nity is aware of the drug problem The drug abuse program will booklets, video, coloring books information program which he and the job that lies ahead of us. then filter in to the middle school and time donated by the police hopes will allow city enforce- Emmons spoke highly of the and high school levels. The high and rescue departments are to- ment officers to come in contact support local businesses have school program will be similar taled. the expense will be YMCA BEGINS YOUTH PCX)L FUND CAMPAIGN with the youth before they are given the substance abuse prog- to the adult awareness program. roughly $10-$ 12,000. approached by drug dealers. ram. "It's our intention to make The cost for the drug awareness, The project has received a The Lowell VMCA has kicked otTils Invest in Youth/Pool Fund The program is a three-fold op- this an on-going program." Em- child watch and crime watch grant from the LOOK Fund and Campaign. eration. It will include drug mons said. programs has been borne by local the city for a Law Enforcement James Reagan D.D.S. is this year s Chairman. ' Invest in Youth awareness, child watch and The initial visits to the schools merchants. Local police officers Information Network Machine dollars go towards scholarships tor youth who cannot afford to crime watch programs. will come this summer prior to and Lowell Rescue personnel that will be used for criminal his- pa\ for a YMCA program. No one is turned away because of the "The drug problem in smaller their recess. The visits will start have donated extra time. Em- tory checks. inabilih to pa\ for a program Reagan said. cities is a growing problem," at the elementary level, grades mons believes that because of The YMCA has set a goal of S25.0(X) for 1989. This year's Emmons said. "The enforcement 1-5. Videos, lectures and color- this, there is enough staff help The efforts of Emmons and campaign also includes repairing the King Memorial Pool. The of the forfeiture law in cities like ing books will be used. Emmons to run the program. "We have 40 other small cities is to someday Cit\ Council wants to see the YMCA raise SI 1.000 to help with Detroit. Cleveland and Toledo said this level will be hit the har- members in the Explorers post "crack" the growing drug prob- repairs of the pwl. has driven the drug dealers into dest. "It s important to educate and 16 members in the reserves lem. Grand Rapids. The law stales if A TISKET! A TASKET! MAKE YOUR OWN BASKET a person gets caught dealing or doing drugs in a vehicle or at his There are a few openings left in the Lowell Area Arts Council home, the law can be invoked basket-making workshop to be held at the Arts Center. 149 S. and the property can be taken." Hudson Street. Grand Rapids is lighting the First class is at 7 p.m. tonight (Wednesday) and there will be problem with its own vice units three others on Wednesdays March 15. 22 & 29. and the DEA (narcotic enforce- Barb Carrick is the instructor. Fee for the classes are S7 per ment officers) from the state and session plus materials. It you are interested, call the Center at federal levels. "The drug dealers H97-H545. Monday thru Friday. I p.m. to 5 p.m.' are going to small rural areas where it s safer to work - because ST. MARY'S TAKING PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS everybod0 y0 is well known." Em- mons said. "It's safer because of St. Man's School is presently accepting registrations for its the cost to bring someone in to fulls licensed preschool. deal with the problem is not in Children should be 4 \ears of age by December I. I9S9 to most small town budgets." qualit) tor entrance. The substance abuse program Please call the school office at 897-9393 during office hours. 7 that Emmons introduced to city a.m. to 2 p.m. for forms and further information. officials would start with educa- tion. It would filter into the LOWELL JAYCEES ANNOUNCE WALKATHON schools, community, civic or- ganizations. homes and churches The Lowell Area Jaycees announced that ihev are organizing a with videos, lecturers and color- walkathon to aid the YMCA in raising SI 1.000 for repairs to the ing books. King Memorial Pool. The child watch program will The twentv mile event scheduled lor Saturday. April 29. will include putting signs in windows take participants through scenic area countryside. of homes and businesses w ithin Volunteers including walkers and others are needed and pledges the town and the city limits so per mile are being sought. that a child approached by a kid- Interested persons are asked to contact Don Green at 897-6173 napper or a drug dealer, can iden- or Noel Seil at 897-4395. tify where to go for help. Crime watch w ill entail neigh- OFF THE BLOTTER bors watching out for neighbors. Involved in propertv damage accidents were: Grcgorv Stetten. "It also will have neighbors re- 23. ol Jerome. Ml. when he Tailed to negotiate a curve on Gee porting on suspicious activities Dr.. drove left ol center and struck a car driven bv Linda Johnson. •within their neighborhood." Em- 40. ol Lowell and then struck the guard rail and 4 posts Kridav mons said. alternoon. March 3. The increasing drug problem Donna Wisniewski. 30. ol Wvoming. Ml struck the rear ol a (marijuana, cocaine and al- car driven bv Jefferv Wilterink. 27. of Grand Rapids at Main and cohol). w hich faces Lowell and Hudson St.. Tucsdav. Feb. 28. other small communities, w ill be alike Campbell. 68. of Saranac backed into a car in the alle> effectively fought through coop- in the 200 block ol East Main owned bv Fred Jelferv of Greenville, eration between the city, commu- on Feb. 26. nity businesses, civic organiza- A 16 \ear old juvenile driver Irom Lowell slid on Main near tions. churches, and community Lowell Police Chief Barry Emmons will spearhead a three-fold substance abuse information Pleasant St. and struck a car driven bv Robert DeGralf. 48. ol residents. "Right now Rocklord. program. The three segments include drug awareness, child watch and crime watch. Grand Rapids. March 2. Sparta. Cedar Springs and Low- Victoria Murphv. 34. ol Grosse lie. Ml and Christine West. ell police are working together 40. ol Lowell collided on Broadwav near Chatham St. March I. in an effort to net monev Irom Lowell Police Dept. took 36 accident complaints m the month ol hebruarv. 5 ol which included injuries to the occupants. Arrested and taken to the Kent Count) Jail and charged with Board slates findings on M-21 study Domestic Assault, was Richard Traviso. 43.ol Lowell. March I. Anested on a warrant out ol 17th District Circuit Court Sundav. The Lowell City Council ol Transportation and State Tiskus of Grand Rapids had re- A bid of S26.297.00 for a new March 5 was Ralph Stollings. 36. ol Wyoming. Ml. bv Lowell bree/ed through a light agenda Police will reveal the findings of quested to build a 1.100 square dump truck was awarded to ollicers. Monday evening. Three public a traffic study on Lowell's west foot home at 2359 Gee Dr. Zon- Thomet Chevrolet and Buick. Gordon Vlams. 20. ol Lowell was involved in a properu damage hearings were slated lor the end. Monday's short meeting ing there calls for 1.600 square Thomet was the low bidder of accident March 4 v li«;n his car was struck bv a vehicle driven bv March 20 meeting, and it was may be well earned. loot minimum lloor space. Sev- four dealers bidding. Christine Braun. 54... mm»| Lowell on Riverside Dr. just oil Main announced that representatives Acting as the Zoning Board of eral neighbors were on hand to Lowell City Manager David St. fnmi the Michigan IX'partment Appeals, a public hearing on a voice their obiections to the vari- Pasquale presented a Capital Im- zonini* variance was held. Carol ance. The council denied the provements Plan for review by I.LtCHFSI'S SPAGHI 1II ( I MAN'S OUTLET - Your variance. the City Council. The plan is in- HOLSF: • Serving spaghciti. pan specialist. Liquor, beer and GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - tended for use as a guide over piz/a. submarines, mexiean food wine specials. Rear entrance For fresh meal cuts, cold cuts and VILLAGE INN - Daily specials - PRECISION & FASHION the coming years. The long list and lasagna. Open lucs.-ihurs. across from l.ucehesis Spaghetti cheese visit Lowell's exclusive Kitchen open until 2 a.m. • Beer HAIRSTYLING - For both men of impnwements entail the 4-11 p.m.; Frid. At Sal. 4 until House. Open until 12 p.m. Sun. meal market at 205 F. Main. Call specials 2-5 p.m. M-F. Call 897- and women. Man's World midnight: and Sun. 4-11 p.m. til 6 p.m. 897-7306. 8880. Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. cont'd, pg. 24 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. March 8, 1989 - Page 3 Fhe Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, March 8, 198^ • Page 2 Essay honors Obituaries Farm Bureau recognizes local students Gilley sets the course Three students Irom Lowell $500 to S 1,000. In addition, ||^. CAH(X)N - Jessie H. CahiHin. at Saranac High School, a Middle School have been named top ten essayists will be honored for Chesaning Showboat '89 ol Saranac. died Saiurda> ai member of the golf team, and local w inners in the 20lh annual at a banquet in Lansing and at a throughout ihe country, taking will preside over everything. Lowell Medical Care Center. was student-of-the-month for Amcnca & Me Essay Contest, meeting with Michigan's top gov. The announcement has been his live show to growing legions Music will be provided by The She survived h\ her st>ns. February. He had lived in sponsored by Farm Bureau Insur- ernmental leaders m late Mav Saranac for h years. Funeral Ser- made from Ken Valentine, Chair- of fans, while at the same time, Chuck Robinelte Orchesira Lawrence ol Clarksville and ance. A team of finalist judges that man of the 48lh annual Chesan- gathering extensive television while the Chesaning Showboat James (Fred) ol Lowell; one vices were held Tuesday at The three students, who includes Gov. James Blanchaid ing Showboat Committee that and cable exposure. Chorus will be directed by Lyle dauehler. Anna Everett ol Saranac Community Church, the earned first, second and third and Lt. Gov. Martha Griffiths Mickey Gilley, a popular enter- Added to the professional tal- Brookes. The Bohaly Dancers Clarksville; one sister. Bessie Rev. Stanley Hagemeyer officiat- place awards for their school, are will determine the top statewide tainer will be this year's star at- ent, some of Michigan's lop keep the show moving with their king o\ Saranac. live grandchil- ing. Burial was in Saranac Steven Briggs. first; LeAnn winners. tract ion. amateur acts will be selected to highsteps. dren. seven great-grandchildren. Cemetery. A memorial has been McCormick' second; and Wendi Several thousand eighth grade Gilley first gained national appear on the Showboat. TVyouts Tickets went on sale Feb. 25. Funeral Serv ices were held Tues- established for Saranac High Dudeck, third. All three received students from almost 500 Michi- recognition in 1974 when he lop- will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 5 Prices range from $6 to SI2. day ai the South Boston Bible School, in care of Lake Funeral award certificates lor their gan schools participated m the ped the charts wilh the song and 6. Phone orders are accepted by cal- Church, with Rev. Frank (Joel Home in Saranac. achievement. As the schools IW8-89 America & Me Essa> "Roomful of Roses." Since, he The 48th annual river spec- ling (517) 845-3056. Reserve Everett otTiciating. Interment first place winner. Steven Contest, which was conducted has been on a roll that lends to tacular, to be held July 10-15, your dockside seat at Showboat South Boston Cemetery. PACE - J. Steven Pace, aged Briggs's name will also be en- with the help of Farm Bureau In- 42. of Grand Rapids, formerly gain momentum as each year will also feature the Chesaning Park in Chesaning from July 10 graved on a plaque lor perma- surance agents across the state passes. To dale, he has scored Showboat Endmen: Jack Ware, through July 15. Showboat will LICHTE - Mark A. Lichte. IS. of Lowell, passed away March The topic of the 1988-89 contest nent display in the school start with the Festival Parade on ol Saranac died Friday. March 3. 4. I98M. He is survived by his i seventeen number one records, Jim King. Jeff Murdoch and Lowell Middle School's par- was "My Dream For America mother. Iris of Detroit; brother. six of which, between 1980 and Wayne Suppes. Captain Rhode Sunday. July 9. IW) at his residence. He is sur- ticipation in the America & Me And How I Will Help Make It Alto's "Odyssey of the Mind" team captured first place at the regional competition. Members Jack D. Pace of Bellville. Wl; 1982 hit the lop of the country vived bv his lather. David; his Essay Contest was sponsored by Come True of the team include, left to right, Ben Zecuw. Joe Zeeuw, Brendan Rabb, B.J. Richardson, sisiers. Mrs. Drew (Delores) charts consecutively. "Stand By mother. Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce) Farm Bureau Insurance agent Started m l%8 and open to Brian Willmarth, Ryan Jones and Michael Knudstrup, Coaching the students were Lori In- Newlands of Kent. Wl. Mrs. Me" from the motion picture Spinney ol Wyoming. Ml: two Dale Johnson of Grand Rapids all Michigan eighth grade stu- graham and Irene Willmarths. David (Jan) Oertel of Enumclaw. soundtrack. Urban Cowboy. sisters. Tamara S. Lichte of Ada ^^Steven's first place essay now dents. the contest encourages WA, Mrs. John (Mary Jean) That same motion picture immor- and Tricia Lichte ol Wyoming. advances to the stale level com- Michigan youngsters to explore Ml: grandparents. Lucian and Christensen ofWoodinville. WA. talized the huge honky lonk that Steven Briggs, (left) is the first place winner in the America |n)m which ihe top ten iheir roles in America's future. Until 1752. th« British and their Amarican colonies cele- Dorothv Evans. Carl and Man Funeral Services will be held bears his name. Gilley has also & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. cssaessayys min MichigaMichigann wilwilll bbee As sponsor of the contest. Farm • Alto students take brated New Years on March 24th. That is. March 24.1750 today (Wednesday) at I p.m. at been performing more and more Lichte and Pearl and Paul Hop- LeAnn McCormick (middle) was the second place winner and selected. .. Thm.e. .to p ten statewid-- ie- Bureau Insurance has earned II was followed by March 25. 1751. per. all of Indiana; and aunts, un- the Roth-Gerst Chapel. Inter- Wendi Dudeck (right) was the third place winner. winners, who will be announced national awards from the Free- cles and cousins. He was a senior ment Pioneer. Ohio- in May. will receive plaques and doms Foundation at Valley U.S. savings bonds valued Irom Forge. first at "Odyssey of FT? 1717 cozy corner #the Mind" regionals Seven Alto elementary slu ers costume parts to fellow team ELECTRICITY short term problem which they dents earned a first-place at the members. had no lime to prepare. "The "Odyssey of the Mind" regional Teams were judged on the teams had no idea what ihe prob- by Roger Brown competition. creativity of the vehicles and the lem was," Alto coach Lori In- The top three schools from all final costume, made of parts de- graham said. Helping Ingraham ATM BANKING regions advanced to state level livered by ihe vehicles. At ihe coach was Irene Willmarths. competition at Cenlral Michigan regional competition, during an Have you ever been in a situation where things seemed to gel "The students were not allowed University on April 15. eight-minute period, the battery out of control? More specifically, you retaliated for an injustice, to seek ideas from their coaches. Lowell elementary students, powered vehicles moved cos- then get nervous waiting for the other party to gel even with vou. They had to come up wilh the grades one through five, com- tume parts simultaneously from and so on. and so on. Well. I'm finding myself in one ol those ideas and solutions on their peted m the "Odyssey of the one area to another without run- situations now. I just got in the last lick, but I know my turn is own," she said. 9 Mind" program sponsored by Ihe ning into one another. There were THROUGHOUT coming. One part of me is gloating, the other is already flinching. Odyssey of the Mind organiza- five different sections from Alto students have competed This all started about two months ago when the Browns came tion, which challenges youths to which the five vehicles carrying in ihe "Odyssey of the Mind * home from a trip to the Florida Keys. After two gorgeous weeks creatively communicate and costume parts had to stop. At program for five years. This year in the sun. we were none loo keen on reluming to the snow bell work with one another to solve each stop a costume part was de- marks the second time it has To make matters worse. I discovered a bullet riddled old refrigerator a problem. livered. reached ihe slate finals. The first near my back door. The perpetrator had scraw led "I gotta go where MICHIGAN This year's problem ("Just in "Just in Time" technology lime was in 1987. it's warm! on the refrigerator and placed about a dozen pink van! Time") was to design and pro- means essentially that various flamingos in the snow covered yard. This probably makes no sense duce a transportation system con- parts and components of prod- The seven members of the to you. hut a Jimmy Buffett fan like me got the message right away sisting of five battery-powered ucts may be produced and Alto team include Ben Zeeuw, A Jimmy Buffett song entitled "Boat Drinks" laments about vehicles that will carry costume warehoused separately, and then Joe Zeeuw, Brian Willmarth. being stuck in the fro/en north and yearning for the sunny south parts to each teammate. These delivered just in time to be as- B.J. Richardson, Brendan Rabb, Lines in the song include: "Newspapers mentioned cheap airfares. • costume parts will arrive "Just sembled into the final products. Ryan Jones and Michael I gotta fly to St Somewhere. It's twentv degrees and the hoeke\ in Time" to change the team's One vehicle must start from Knudstrup. The Alto students game's on. nobody cares they're way loo far gone, screamin*. appearance. The vehicles ran in each warehouse/assembly sta- grappled with creativity and (chorus) Boat Drinks, waitress we need more boat drinks' Vou paths that allowed vehicles to tion. To be eligible for maximum team work during lunch and after get the idea. Well, one set of lyrics in the song goes somethmi: crash into one another if their points, it must visit each of the sschool to solve the problem. like. This morning. I shot six holes m my freezer. I think I got movements were nol timed cor- other four stations at least once 'There were no school hours cabin leverHence the bullet riddled refrigerator in my back vaal rectly. The spirit of the problem and must then return to its orig- used to work on the project," The. I gotta go where it's warm" is the last line in the song. was to design and produce a inal station. Lowell Principal Jim While said. I won't mention the perpetrator s name, but he's the dairv farmer transportation system that deliv- All teams also had to solve a / ^ MONEYCEKTSE Hi \ northeast ol town with all the blue silos. His intials are Jerry Hale Oh veh. his wife was in on it too. In fact, if the trulh were known, she's probably the instigator. Ihe gag was lunny enough. . . I guess. We all got together and had a lew laughs over the refrigerator, and over a few Boat March Is... Drink* let the refrigerator and flamingos collect snow lor a couple ol weeks. Alter awhile. I began to gel real sick of explaining Neonatal Benefit Month St Patrick to everyone the reason behind the peculiar lawn decorations, so I finally asked the local junk hauler to take away the refrigerator -TUESDAYS- Celebration Hale got the biggest laugh of the entire affair when I told him it Cribbage 2-4 p.m. cost me twenty bucks to gel rid of that old refrigerator. It was then BOILED T here are no charges for using your FMB and there I vowed I'd get even. (1 My golden opportunity popped up when Hale won a trip i -THURSDAYS- Money Centre ATM card in Michigan! Hawaii through a seed company he buys from. They lelt nearly RATED FOR two weeks ago. and I began racking my brain in earnest. It finall) Euchre 2-4 p.m. 1250 WATTS An FMB Money Centre ATM card can be came to me over this past weekend. I knew of a huge 24 loot pontoon boat in about the most dilapidated stale imaginable. The Basketball Challenge, 9-11 p.m. Specials used at any convenient ATM location, throughout the pontoons are rusted out. the deck is rotted away, the paint is coming oil in big Hakes, the railings are rusted and bent, it's covered with State of Michigan, that displays the CIRRUS Use extension cords within the electrical rating marked on snow, mud and ice. It was already on a trailer, and with luck, it -SAT., MARCH 18- could be transported in one piece to lake on a new life as a lawn the cord! Overloaded extension cords may cause fires. or Network 1 logo. No matter whose ATM you use, Tournament of Pod Champions ornament. Standard 18 gauge extension cords can carry 1250 watts. you will not be charged for accessing your account A Iriend and I spent the better part of Monday afternoon chislmg the monstrosity out of the frozen mud where it has set tor several -FRI. & SAT., MAR. 24 & 25- with an FMB MoneyCentre ATM card. years Finally, with the help of a four wheel drive truck, we rumbled oil through a snow covered field and down the mad to Hales 60's Weekend house. It is now parked so close to his back door that you can barely get in or out of the house without crawling over the thing. Ol course it's decorated too. I stuck American flags on a couple 7 0Z. GROUND |n LOWELL Cm STATE SAVINGS ol tall posts that used to support a canopy. There are several p LOWELL & llamingos gracing the rails and there is a large sign taped t*1 CHUCK HAMBURGER rllD BANK bow christening the old tub "S.S. Boat Drinks". It's so awful, its 99£ ROCKFORD perfect. First In Financial Service' I pulled up short ol gathering a crew and sliding the old Boat LIGHT & POWER Drinks into the swimming pool. However. I did make sure 1 ll "OumL Uj tke Pwpk £meM" Member FDIC trailer is nowhere to be found. "Boat Drinks" may have hersell a permanent home The Hales are due home this morning.s0 ' ^i,u 127 N. Broadway • Lowell, Ml LOWELL WESTOWN ROCKFORD a lew laughs m store lor me later today. I'm also looking loiwau VILLAGE INN 414 East Mam Street 1425 West Mam Street 6835 Belding Rd N E to a gunl chuckle when I find out what it costs Hale to dispo^' 897-4153 897-3264 874-8330 ol the old tub. 211 West Main, Lowell • 897-8880 897-8402 Bm. I m already flinching, because we have a trip planned ^ •he sunny south m a lew weeks . . . and Hale knows about tt ( « «J.* » The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, March 8, 1989 - Page 5 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, March 8, 1^H9 - Page 4 Engagement told LHS announces March "Students-of-the-Month" — The faculty of Lowell High Davis has spare time after all of a spring concert at St. Cecilia's School has selected the March these commitments and ac- Society. She is interested in draw- * ' • students-of-the-month. They arc complishments, but she also ing and her art teacher com- seniors Stacy Davis and Lisa works at County Seat in Wood- ments, "Lisa is extremely hard- i- . ^ t Marie Bishop. Junior Doug land Mall. She plans to pursue working, self-motivated, helpful I • • Green, sophomore Joyce a career in medicine, attending and supportive of other students, \ f Adams, and freshman. Betsy Nu- either Harvard or the University and a very positive influence to gent. of Michigan. Her teacher the entire class." Bishop has Davis is the daughter of Roy nominator describes Davis as tried various activities in her four and Faye Davis of Lowell. An 4,enormous help in class by the years at LHS including fencing, active four years at Lowell High example she sets and the help SADD secretary, debate, young School for Davis consisted of she gives toothers to improve." republicans, jaz/. band and pep participation in football cheer- Bishop is the daughter of band, and student council. Out- leading, volleyball, softball. Na- Ronald and Maryann Bishop of side of school she is a member tional Honor Society, Women's Lowell. She has multiple talents of St. Mary's Church Youth Club, student council and class as can be seen by her involve- Group and works at Witmark. trcasurcr, annual staff, and sym- ments. She participated in drama She is interested in a career in phonic band. Davis has earned during her freshman and sopho- elementary teaching and will a 4.0 grade point average despite more years and won an honorary study al Lake Superior State Uni- involvement in these many ac- mention at Regional competition versity. tivities. Her academic ability has for Drama. She is a member of Green is the son of Robert and also earned her an academic let- the Sixth Hour Music group, I ucille Green of Lowell. He is 1 ter and selection to compete in playing keyboards. She has been a member of the high school ihe NCTE writing awards com- playing piano since the age of choir. He has been on Ihe honor petition. Its hard lo believe five and will be participating in roll all three years and has earned
Students-of-the-Month for March at LHS are (1 to r) Seniors Stacy Davis and Lisa Marie Elizabeth Gerard and Richard Voetberg * Full Line Auto Parts Dealer Bishop, junior Doug Green, sophomore Joyce Adams and freshman Betsy Nugent. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Benjamin an academic letter. Green lists school, and I think these qual- i years and won lop sales awards To Marry in June * Complete Machine Shop Service his favorite class as chemistry, both years. She is also a member ities make her an excellent role but is willing to tutor in several of the international club and has model for her peers." * Computerized Quick Service or subjects. He recently helped a been a matmaid. Adams is secret- Nugent is the daughter of De- Bahamas Honeymoon Tamara Sue Quails & Steven James Fox Dr. and Mrs. Donald Gerard The bride-to-be is a graduate student having trouble in ary of her church's youth group. nnis and Mary Nugent of Low- announce the engagement of of Lowell High School and is Special Orders Spanish. His teacher nominator She has worked at Cumberland ell. During her freshman year Mrs. Robert Myers of Saranac The bride graduated from Sam and Bonnie Quails of The wedding is set for April Iheir daughter, Elizabeth (Betsy) currently attending Calvin Col- Saranac High School in 1983 and describes Green as a mature, re- Manor and now works for the she has been a freshman class announces ihe marriage ot her Lowell have announced the en- 28, 1989 at 6 p.m., at the First Jane to Richard (Rick) Dak Voe- lege. Her fiance is a graduate ol is employed al Amway and ihe sponsible student who has taken Kent County Library System. representative to the student dauchier. Karen Sue. to Randy gagement of Iheir Jaughter, Tam- United Methodist Church of tberg of Holland. both Holland Christian High groom is a 1978 graduate of charge of his own education and Her hobbies include dancing, council, played on Ihe basketball Benjamin, son of Mr. and Mrs. ara Sue. to Steven James Fox, Lowell, Rev. Bill Amundsen Voetberg is the son of Mr. and School and Calvin College. gives nothing less than his best. swimming, and reading. Favor- team, and earned academic hon- Don Benjamin of Saranac. Saranac High School and is em- son of Tom and Carol Fox. also presiding. Mrs. Gcrben Voetberg, also of The couple is planning a June 113 Lafayette Green enjoys hunting and fish- ors each quarter. She is presently plo\ed at Attw'ood Corp. in Low- ite classes are accounting. The Benjamins were married of Lowell. Holland. 17. 1989 wedding. Friday. Feb. 10. I98M and hon- ell. ing, and plays softball on his French, and algebra. Her teacher on the forensics team and plans church's team. eymooned on a cruise lo the The couple is making their nominator calls Adams one of to be on the softball team in the Lowell, Ml Adams is the daughter of ihe nicest people she has ever spring. She is a member of the home in Lowell. Bahamas. Shame on us. Christians, il wc caused us much anxiety and dis- Pamela Adams of Alto. She has met. adding. "Joyce is happy, youth group of St. Patrick s succumb to despondency. Hou M' Hours Homespun tress. One chicken and then been a member of FFA for two spirited, and enthusiastic about Church and is involved in 4-H. another would become ill and die grieved our Heavenly Father v M-F-8-5:30 Her teacher nominator praises Happy Birthday must be when His children tail until Ihe proper medication was Sat.-8-1 m 897-9234 her hard work, stating. "Betsy's Devotions given and the disease brought to trust Him as we should. When MAR. 9: Marcia Ralvs. Hayssard. Dave Baird. work ethics are outstanding, as under control. Severe loss was human parents make promises 10 Stephen Dickerson. Bob Ve/- MAR. 13: Mike Seme, Sandra The Lowell Ledger is her behavior and attitude in often suffered. Contagious dis- their children, they feel hurt il ino. Korky Kortjohn. Michelle Baker. Sophia D Agostino. Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 class." and adds. "By the way. eases can be very destructive. iheir promises are disregarded Nugent. Dode Dey. David Davis. Greg she hasn't missed a day of school God has promised to strengthen MAR. 10: Tom Kaihan. Marcia Noskes. Matthew Alberts. By Pauline Spray Have you ever seen people yet. who reminded you of sick chick- and uphold us in times of need Ry4er MAR. 14: Heather Wright. The faculty of Lowell High He. UK), is grieved when we lail (USPS 453-830) MAR. II: Amy Cosgrove. Grace Stahl. Ben Peters. Sue ents for a lime. They raised ens? I have. And I may as well School is proud to name these ...be not dismayed: for I am to believe His promises im- Renee Nugent. Jerry Kehoe. Burkett. Su/ie Horjan. Mark chickens. This was an enjoyable confess I have felt condemned •CITY OF LOWELL published weekly for $10.00 a year in Kent County, young people students-of-the- thy God..,(Isaiah 41:10). plicitly. Brian Daughert). Reverend Kin- Phillips vocation as long as everything for going around with my own $14.00 a year outside the county by the Lowell month and asks the community When, on the other hand, we ney. MAR. 15: Kerry Cosgrove. When we were first married. went well. However, sickness "head down" and my own "feath- to join them in that recognition. take Gods promises for our very Notice of Mooting of Board of Review Ledger Publishing Company, 105 N. Broadway MAR. 12: Juile Idema, Missy CinJv Char/anowski. v\e lived with my husband s par- sometimes struck the flock and ers drooping." The Student Recognition Com- own and claim them without St., Lowell, Michigan 49331. mittee would like to thank 7-Ele- question. He is pleased. Turning The Lowell City Board of Review will meet to receive ROGER K. BROWN ven for their support of the stu- to Him, we find the proper medi- dent-of-the-month program. cation for "sick chickens." and review the various Assessment Rolls for 1989 at EDITOR & PUBLISHER AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Prayer: O God. my Heaven!) City Hall on: (616) 897-9261 Guide, when the day is dark. I shall trust in Thee and rest on Second-Class Postage Paid at Lowell, Michigan ADA COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Thy promises. Thy Word cannot Published Every Wednesday ADA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH BETHANY BIBLE CHURCH OF LOWELL fail. Thou will uphold me in the Tuesday, March 7f 1989 at 3:00 p.m. POSTMASTER: Send address change to The Cargo floating on the REFORMED CHURCH 7227 Thornapple River Or 676-1032 3900 East Fulton 201 North Washington Street lime of need. Amen. Pastor THOMAS J BARTHA REV RAYMOND E BEFUS Lowell Ledger, P.O. box 128, Lowell, Ml 49331 water from a sinking ship 7152 Bradfield Si, S E 676-1698 REV RICK UPCHURCH is called flotsam, while the Morning Worship 10:00 A M Morning Worship 9:50 A M Church School 10:00 A.Mi He will gird thee b> his power. REV BRIAN P BOSSCHER debris washed ashore is Morning Worship . 8 45 A M and 11 00 A M Sunday School 11:20 A M (Broadcast 10 A M WMAX 1470) Mormng Worship 11:00 A M In the weary, fainting hour; A second meeting, for the purpose of hearing appeals, Evening Worship 6:00 P M. called wreck. Sunday School 10 00 A M Sunday School 11:15 A M Evening Service 6:00 P M. Lean, then, loving on his word; WE INVITE YOU TO MAKE THIS Evening Service 6 00 P M. and a continuation thereof, will be held at City Hall on: Evening Worship 600PM Wednesday Mid-Week Service Cast thy burden on the Lord COMMUNITY CHURCH YOUR Wednesday Service 7:30 P M Jr Teens. Adults 7tX) P M George Raw son CHURCH HOME WELCOME TO ALL Nursery-Come & Worship With Us Monday, March 13( 1989. LOWELL TOWNSHIP FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY Shower , , OF ALTO OF LOWELL from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. CARD SHOWER: A card NOTICE CHURCH OF LOWELL Corner of 60th Street & Bancroft Avenue 2275 West Mam Street Meeting at the Lowell Middle School Sunday School 10 00AM Sunday School 9:45 A.M. shower will be held in honor ol Tuesday, March 14,1989 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. BOARD OF REVIEW (12675 Foreman) Morning Worship 1100AM. Sunday Worship Services. 1100 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Bathea King who will be celeb Sunday Morning Worship Evening Worship 7 00 P M Awana • Wednesday $ 50 p.M rating her 80lh birthday, March The Board of Review of Lowell Township will meet at the Lowell Township Hall, And Children s Ministries 10 00 A M Wednesday Bible Study Wednesday Prayer Meeting . . . 7;00 P.M. 16. Cards may be sent to her 2910 Alden Nash, SE on: Midweek Bible Services and Youth Ministry and Prayer Meeting 700PM, W home address: 8976 Elmdale p| Appeals may be made by letter or on forms available at A JOYFUL WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY" GENE SICKLER PASTOR JOE GERKIN PASTOR 897-0017 Road, Clarksville, Ml 48815. MONDAY, MARCH 13 897-6477 868-6403 or 868-6912 City Hall. Letters and/or forms must be submitted not
later than Friday, March 10th. A personal appearance between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; also ALTON BIBLE CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL on: Lincoln Lake Ave at 3 Mile Road FIRST UNITED METHODIST A CREDIT PROBLEM? is not required. Sunday School 10:00 AM CHURCH OF LOWELL FRIENDSHIP COUNTRY CHURCH OF LOWELL TUESDAY, MARCH 14 Morning Worship 11 00 A M (United Church of Christ) BANKRUPTCY? 621 E Mam Street 897-5936 CHAPEL Evening Praise 7:00 P M 404 North Hudson REGULAR HOURS 10200 Grand River Ave The following are the anticipated multipliers for Real Wednesday AWANA 7:00 P M 897-5906 DIVORCE? between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for Morning Worship. 9 00 A M and 10:45 AM. Sunday Services 30 A M (Sept • Apnl) Worship and Church School . . . 10:00 A M NO CREDIT? the purpose of reviewing the tax roll and hearing all claims. You may appeal Church School 9:30 lo 10:30 A M Wednesday Bible Study . . . . ] j qo P M and Personal Property Assessments; Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 P M. Rev David Hagens Pastor your assessed valuation one of two ways: Eleanor Martin Director of Education REV WILLIAM AMUNDSEN. MINISTER BOB ROUSH. PASTOR NO PROBLEM? REV KENNETH R MCGEE. Pastor Marilyn Ossentjuk Director of Music Nursery available al both services 897-7489 897-5648 or 897-4273 1. by letter addressed to the Lowell Township Supervisor and received by him Barrier-Free Nursery Provided Barrier - Free Entrance I will guarantee financ- Commercial Property 50.00% 1.0000 YOU ARE WELCOME' prior to March 7,1989; or ing on selected used Industrial Property 50.00% 1.0000 2. by phoning the Township Hall (897-7600) for an appointment to appear in cars with minimunri cas person. down. Could qualify for ST. MARY S Residential Property 50.00% 1.0000 GOOD SHEPHERD MISSIONARY CHURCH new car financing, The tentative Real Property assessment ratio and assessment multiplier re- 10501 Settle wood Ph 897-7185 CATHOUC CHURCH payments as low as... Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 quired by P.A. 165 of 1971 are: LUTHERAN CHURCH jfi. Sunday School 9 45AM 402 N Amity Worship Service 1100AM MSGNR JAMES MORAN $139°° per month. vX Evening Sen/ice 6 00 P M Ratio - 50% Multiplier -1.00 10305 Bluewate' Highway Saturday Mass 5 30 p M Morning Worship 10 00 A 4 Prayer and Bible Study-7 30 P M Wednesdays Sunday Mass 900ft1100AM CONTACT GLENN H MARKS James Maatman, Mayor John R. Timpson Sunday School ft Aduit Bible Class . 9 00 A M Foreman Road JOSEPH FREMER PASTOR FRED MORGAN Supervisor 897-9110 James Marfia, Assessor 897-8307 at 897-8431 C15-17 The LoweH-Ledger• Wednesday, March 8. 1989 • P6gc 7 The Urneir Ledger - Wednesday' March f.' lW -"Page A Coming Events LACC exhibit features Upper Peninsula artists ^ Three Upper Peninsula artists are presently featured in a new means of achievement prog- THURS., MAR. 16: Lenten Book exhibit at the Lowell Area Arts THURSDAYS: Take Off Pounds Notices in the Ledger s 'Com- now meets at the Flat River EVERY SECOND WEDNES- rams. special activities, crafts Review. Joan Wittenbach win Council Gallery. Sensibly Tops Ml No 333. ing Events ' are free of charge Snowmobile Clubhouse on Pot- DAY: Lowell VFW Auxiliary No. and basic moral learning. For present a biographical sketch of On view arc the paintings of Saranac. meets every Thursday to any non-profit organization ters Road, just East of Montcalm 8303 meets at 8 00 p.m. at the more info call Lowell Assembly Beryl Markham: thriing cao Michael Letts and Patrick St. Ave. at 7:00 p.m. All prospective evening at the Saranac Public Li- in the Lowell, Ada, Alto, and VFW Post. 307 W Mam Street. of God at 897-7047. tivatmg storyteller from Africa Germain and fiber artist, Kaye Saranac area. We prefer such members or interested individu- Lowell brary Weigh-ins at 6:45 p.m. Coffee at 1:15 and review at Hiebel. notices to be kept brief and to als are cordially welcome 1:30. All invited, no charge SECOND MONDAY OF EACH LOWELL LIBRARY - will be The show, entitled The Insidi- be submitted by mail, but will EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: The open: Mon 9:30 lo 4:30 p.m.; MONTH: The Lowell Area ous Effects of Radon Gas, Paint- accept notices by phone at FIRST MONDAY OF EACH Flat River Snowmobile Club Wed. 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Fri. SAT., MAR. 18. Open Nous© Schools Board of Education ings From The Last Coast", uses 8979261. MONTH: The Bowne Township meets at the clubhouse at 11841 hononng Jerry and Sandie meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Board & Sat. 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Historical Society will hold regu- Potters Rd A Potluck is at 12:30 Risher on their 25th Wedding An the rich tapestry of Michigan's of Education office located in the WOMEN OF THE MOOSE lar meetings at the Township p.m with business meeting fol- SENIOR CITIZENS BOWUNG niversary. 1-4 p.m. Good ^ Upper Peninsula as a backdrop Hall. 6059 Linfield. Alto, on the Middle School. 12685 Foreman Chapter night meeting is held the lowing. New members and LEAGUE - 60 years and older, Shepherd Lutheran Church on and explorcs, in several first Monday of each month at Road first Monday of each month, at 8 guests are welcome welcome Roll-Away Ltd. Lanes M-21 (between Lowell and mediums, the magic that is still p.m. 7:30 p.m. No December or Jan- EVERY MONDAY EVENING: on Wed at 1 p.m. Saranac). Hosted by their chH* loose in that part of the world, uary meetings QUA-KEZIK SPORTSMENS dren. Barb. Alan, and Bryan "Euchre" will be played at the mixed wilh some surprising ele- WOMEN OF THE MOOSE Bus- CLUB meets every 2nd and 4th THURS., MAR. 9: Senior Citizen Friends, family and neighbors in- V F W. Post 8303 at 7:30 p.m. ments of contemporary culture. iness Meeting is held the third EVERY SECOND WEDNES- Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Club lunch and program featunng a vited. Monday of each month, at 8 p m DAY: Lowell Woman s Club building at 11400 Foreman Admission is $1. pnzes. Public Michigan slide presentation by Artist St. Germain states, "I meets every 2nd Wednesday of welcome draw in the sand, or wilh coals Road. Lowell Roger Brown Call Community SAT., MAR * 8: The annual the month at Schneider Manor at from a campfirc. 1 sculpt with EVERY SECOND TUESDAY Ed 897-8434 for more informa- Smyrna St. Patrick s Day celeb 12:00 Luncheon and program EVERY MON. & TUES. MORN- The Lowell Area Fishing Club SECOND TUESDAY - Better tion and reservation ration will be at the Smyrna slicks or found objects in a Kaye Heibel's work ''We Belong To Something Ancient" on ING - Coffee Break Bible Study. Buyers Food Buying Club meets Macabee hall with a roast beet railyard, or on a beach. 1 photo- display at the Lowell Area Arts Council Gallery through April 15. Monday 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; Tues- the second Tuesday of every THURS., MAR. 9: The Ionia dinner serving 11 30 until 2pm graph my walks in the woods or day 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Work in Lowell month at 7:00 p m. at Grace County M A E.H. is sponsoring a Supper from 5 until 7 p.m Dona- 0 other journeys through this envi- Lakeside Community Church. style show at 7:30 p m. at the Kutchey s home. 1001 Heffron. tion for meals are adults S4 50 ronment. Often, the residue of Lowell. Interested people are 6201 Whitneyville Rd Michigan Research Station. children 12 and under S2; chil- these events will rctum wilh me welcome For information, call 9302 Portland Rd. Clarksville. dren under 5 free with parent to the studio where I mix them D • 0 • U • B • L • E Kathy at 897-8779 3RD SAT. OF EACH MONTH - Mi Public welcome Clothing by V.F.W Post No 8303 in Lowell. Euchre tournament upstairs at with information fmm dreams, NOTICE Lake Odessa Mercantile Shop 1:30 p.m. Dancing from 9 p m EVERY 1ST & 3RD THURS.- 307 W Mam Steak dinner, serv- SI.00 donation Prizes given scientific journals, other artists This work entitled "The Bear Got This Round" is by the Upper Peninsula artist, Patrick St. to 1 a.m. with "Scatter: Program Lowell Area Jaycees. meet at the ing 4 p m until 8 p m. Public in- away or whatever else is stirring Germain, and is on display at the LA AC Gallery now. at 7:30 p.m. at the Mattisor Lowell Congregational Church at vited amund in my head that day.** Lyceum Hall, everyone wei 7:00 p m New members wel- Kaye Heibel's work reflects a she/he invulnerable to the pass- orful and thought provoking artists will be held in the gallery THURS., MAR. 9: YMCA Lenten come T • R • I • P • L • E comed Membership 21-39 EVERY TUES. MORNING - Book Reviews continue with recent trip to the Southwest. age of lime/space.** exhibit and will be on view on Sunday, March 12. from 2 INVITATION TO BID years of age Leadership training Ladies join us for Coffee Break Eunice VanderVeen reviewing MON.. MAR. 20: West Central "The trip was influential in de- "The Insidious Effects Of through April 15. p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public is through community involvement. Story Hour at Calvary Chnstian Life and Death in Shanghai" by Michigan Histoncal Society will veloping the Ghost Dance series, Radon Gas" is an extremely col- A reception and buffet for the cordially invited lo attend. Boston Township is seeking bids for Interested, call 897-9152 or 897- Reformed Church, 1151 W. Nien Cheng, a women who sur- meet at Schneider Manor at 6 ^ which 1 am currently exploring. 6539. Mam. Lowell 9:30 thru 10:45 a m. vived 6 1 ^2 years of pnson and cemetery meintenence for the Serenec p.m. for a potluck and 7 p m for Elaborately decorated An- Nursery provided torture in Communist China Cof- Cemetery from April thru November. Bidders Incentive Programs the program. Program is Jim thmpomorphs danced across EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY fee at 1:15. review at 1:30. All Mulder talking about "Fallasburg must supply their own equipment end liabili- -VFW Post 8303 meets at the EVERY THIRD SATURDAY - mck walls. These images, com- Letters to the Editor invited, no charge. as II Really Was in the 1800 s V F W. Clubroom. 307 E Mam Men s Breakfast 8 a m. at Lowell bined with the actual Ghost ty insurance. A copy of the contract to be Please call 897-7000 to reserve St.. Lowell at 8 00 p m. Assembly of God. 3050 Alden SAT., MAR. 11:50 s Dance and Dance ritual performed by the signed may be received from township clerk, a place. Sponsor is Ida Onan Nash, (just south of town) Spec- Buffet sponsored by Lowell Ath- Plains Indians, merged together Dear Editor: Your article failed lo mention son was the Student Council Patricia Zander, 360 Mill Street, Saranac after ial speaker and good food For Important: Reservations neces- SMELLING SATURDAYS - Take Off letic Boosters at Shady Acres as the basis of thought for the 1 enjoyed reading the article one person who was instrumen- President. David Kniola. 1 know sary Pounds Sensibly Tops #M11493 more info call 897-7047. 6 p.m. from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are series. about a new pmgram initialed by tal in initialing this program. He the amount of lime and effort he meets every Sat at 8 30 a.m. m S8 each and may be purchased TEMPORARIES® TUES., MAR. 21: Lowell Music "The original Ghost Dance the Lowell High School (LHS appmached Mr. Korb wilh the put into this pmgram because he the Congregational Church THIRD TUESDAY EVENING - at Casual Touch or call Demse Boosters will meet in the Middle dresses worn by the Native Amer- Hosts OK Student Exchange. idea, contacted the schools and is my son and 1 am extremely Bids ft proof of insurance should be mailed basement m Lowell Comer of Ladies Joy Fellowship. Various 897-9678. Reservations must be School Band Room at 7 p m AH icans were believed to have such March I). Their sludenl ex- student leaders, and organized proud of his accomplishments! to: Spnng and Hudson Sts Wetgh- topics and special speakers. For in by March 6. ms from 8 30 a m W 9:00 a m more info call Lowell Assembly parents of music students are wpower as to render the wearer change program with other O-K the days activities, pairing host Sincerely. P.O. BOX 2, SARANAC, Ml 48881 of God at 897-7047. urged lo attend. impenetrable to bullets and ar- Susan Burt MON. MAR. 13: Lowell Show- conference schools will help and visiting sludenls. That per- TUESDAYS - Take Off Pounds boat Garden Club will meet at rows. Elaborate ceremonies build a better understanding and EVERY SUNDAY EVENING - TUES., MAR. 21: Open House Bids will be accepted until 7 p.m. on March Determine Your Own Sensibly Tops #MI 372 meets 6:30 p.m. at the Congregational brought the wearer -o a appreciation between students Royal Rangers for the boys. Mis- for Tops No. 372 at 7:00 p m at 21, 1989. Discussion of bids will be held at every Tuesday evening at the Church. Potluck. Co-hostesses heightened slate of coscious- and schools. The perceptions and In 1983, a Florida schoolboy found a bag of diamonds Lowell Congregational Church sionettes for the girls for kids kin- the First Congregational Church are Mildred Lind and MaryAnn ness. My pieces represent sym- comments of visiting students on a railroad track while looking for his missing bicycle. regular meeting of the Township Board dergarten and up. Chnst Ambas- in Lowell. All persons interested Rate Of Pay basement Comer of Spring and Ayres. bolic garments which could con- were enlightening and hopefully, The jewels remaind unclaimed for over a year and were 3-21-89 and bid to be let 3-28-89. Boston Hudson Sts Weigh-ins at 5:45 sadors for the youth (7 thru 12 in losing weight are invited to at- ceivably bring the wearer/viewer then auctioned off for $350,000 which went to the boy. grades). Chnstian Clubs to help tend. Come and see the results w ill lead lo an impmved appreci- Township reserves the right to accept or re- p.m. TUES., MAR. 14:8 p.m. Evening Good Work Attitude our children grow through the of our members You. too. can in touch wilh a particular event, ation of the similarities between Club will meet at the home of ject any or all bids. benefit lime of experience, renderinu students and schools. Mrs. Kenneth Bien. 846 Lincoln Lake Rd. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Can Lead To... THURS., MAR. 23: Senior Citi Patricia Zander Gumey Hahn and Mrs. S.J. zen trip to Voight House and St. I Ayres. Mrs Hugh VanderVeen Boston Township Clerk George Greek Orthodox Church. will present a book review Call the Community Ed office for C18,19,20 Regular Work information and reservation. WED., MAR. 15: The newly 897-8434. reactivated Histoncal Society of With Pay Incentives VERGENNES Ada will hold its next meeting at TOWNSHIP 7:30 p.m at the Amway Learning GRATTAN Center. 7215 Headly St. Ada 4 Day • 40 Hour TOWNSHIP Frank Mackaman. director of the Weigh the facts: The musk} OF BOWNE Gerald R Ford Museum will shrew of the Mediterranean TOWNSHIP speak on steps in establishing a area and the pygmy shrew of Work Week historical society Anyone inter- North America each weigh less eted. please attend than two-tenths of an ounce - ORDINANCE NO. 1-89 TOWNSHIP OF THURS., MAR. 16: Beef Stew slightly less than the weight of Some Overtime NOTICE Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Saranac one thin dime. Princevs PUBLIC NOTICE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF High School Cafetonum. Adults Helena's hummingbird, from BOWNE TOWNSHIP TO REZONE CERTAIN PROP- $4: children 5-12 $2.50. Spon- VERGENNES Available Cuba, weighs less than one- ERTY FROM "R-R" RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT sored by the Boston-Saranac tenth of an ounce, about half BOARD OF REVIEW Historical Society for Depot Re- TO "1-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL BOARD OF REVIEW as much as a copper penny. storation Reservations encour- Contrast that with the African Interviews: aged. 642-9289 The Board of Review of Grattan Township will meet THE TOWNSHIP OF BOWNE ORDAINS: The Board of Review of Vergennes Township will bush elephant. According to In- at the Grattan Township Hall, 11676 Old Belding meet at the Vergennes Township Office, comer of ternational Wildlife magazine, Road on: PUBLIC NOTICE THURS., MAR. 16: A card Section 1. Zoning Map Amendment. The Official Bailey Drive and Pamell on: shower will be held in honor of it takes just 10 of the largest of Zoning Map of Bowne Township is hereby amended Thursday Bathea King, who will be celeb- these behemoths to equal the MONDAY, MARCH 13. 1989 MONDAY, MARCH 13 rating her 80th birthday. March weight of a Boeing 707jetliner. to rezone approximately 48 acres of land located at the PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED VERGENNES 16 Cards may be sent to her between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and from southwest corner of M-50 and 60th Street (part of per- TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and from home address: 8976 Elmdale 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. also on: manent parcel no. 41-24-04-200-008) (hereinafter March 9 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Road. Clarksville. Ml 48815. "Property") from "R-R" Rural Residential District to "1-1" Notice is hereby given that the Vergennes Town- ship Planning Commission will conduct a public TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1989 Light Industrial District. THe Property is legally de- hearing on: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 14 scribed as follows: between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon, and from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of re- TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. First United Methodist Church 50% OFF That part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1 4. from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing viewing the tax roll and hearing all claims. You may ALL PARKE DAVIS Section 621 E. Main St., Lowell the tax roll and hearing all claims. You may appeal appeal your assessed valuation one of two ways: in the Vergennes Township Hall, 10381 Bailey Drive, 4. Township 5 North, Range 9 West, lying North for the purpose of recieving public review and com- Applicants must have: your assessed valuation one of two ways: SUPPORT HOSE of the ment on a proposed Vergennes Township Master * Two pieces of ID 1. By letter addressed to the Grattan Township 1. by letter addressed to the Vergennes Township ALL MEN'S SPORT SOX Supervisor and received by him prior to March 15, Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad right-of-way and Plan. Home Phone Supervisor and received by him prior to March 15 1989; or East of * Reliable Auto 1989; or 2. Appearing in person on one of the dates the the Pratt Lake Drain. The proposed plan became available for review at 2. appearing in person on one of the dates the Board Mow $4.99 Board of Review meets. the Township hall Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 3:00 of Review meets. p.m. starting February 15,1989. The Official Zoning Map of Bowne Township, as LADIES HOSE The tentative Real Property assessment ratio and amended herein, is continued in full force and effect. SNiLLING The tentative Real Property asessment and assess- assessment multiplier required by P.A. 165 of 1971 Written comments on the proposed plan will also 9 be considered if received by the Township Clerk TEMPORARIES ment multiplier required by P A. 165 of 1971 are: are: $9.49 Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be- not later than March 14. 1989. Ratio - 50% Multiplier • 1.00 Multiplier -1.00 come effective immediately upon publication. Ration - 50% Richard Bieri 2100 Raybrook SE Joe Nowak Sandra L. Kowalczyk. Clerk Chairman Suite 109 James B. Cook Supervisor C17 Vergennes Township Supervisor IwWicy Diug Sbtc C17 017 Grand Rapids. MI 957-1616 C15-17 ^j^W^Main, Lowell • Ridgeview The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, March 8, 1989 - Page *9 "i Hif Yowclf f.edger - Wedh^ayi Page 8 Video DTs don't have to cause eye strain The Lowell Ledger'sft > acc nate task break every hour or Adjust furniture and VDT ' ' rclerencc materials Hcaduchcv hlumni! visum work Even a minor pmblem that job tasks and measure on-the-job c ose lo scitcn an two. Prolonged concentration on equipment, including screen ' ^ d within .iikI other s> mpioms of eye strain doesn't interfere with other se- seeing distances. Some VDT samc v cw n a VDT screen can cause eye st- brightness and contrast, to indi- ' ' g distance, don't haw 10 be the result ol eing tasks can cause JitTiculties users, especially those over 40. rain and may contribute lo the vidual comfort levels. working with video displa> ter- lor the VDT user. That 's why ihe may need special occupational development of nearsightedness. minals (\ !)Ts) sa>s the Michi- National Institute lor CXcupa- glasess. such as wide-band . < Minimize reflected glare from gan Opiomciik AsMK'iation. tional Salet) and Health recom- trifocals. Others may need a mild windows with shades, drapes or A As pan iheir Save Your Vis- mends annual eye examinations prescription to wear only on the blinds. Ask management to re- . ion Week (Mar. 5-11) eelebra- lor VDT users job to reduce vision stress. Some duce office lighting to about hall lion, optometrists otter these tip> may need lightly tinted or the usual level. Just remove half Save and freeze bits of chicken and vegetables, such to help V'DT users make toda\ *s Get the right lens prescription polan/ed lenses to help control the light bulbs. Use desk lamps as carrots, celery, potatoes and onions to make a chicken \ ideo ^ orld easier on their e> es. for the job. VDT users should glare. . for other desk work. pie. Don't take a vision problem to tell their optometrist about their Take a IO-to-15 minute alter- Lowell City Council proceedings LISTING
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Item No. 2. TRANSFER OF CLASS C - SDM LIQUOR Rapids) for two Scag lawnmowers. MAGAZINE YEA: 5. of the LICENSE AT 211 E. MAIN (SNEAKER S BAR) AND RE- CITY COUNCIL QUEST OF NEW ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT Police Chief NAY: 0. of the Emmons stated that he received a request from B.T Brothers. ABSENT: 0. • Featurei Complete MOTION CARRIED CITY OF LOWELL. MICHIGAN Inc. through the Liquor Control Commission to transfer all stock interest in a Class C - SDM licensed business located Listings of Lowell For the Regular Meeting of Monday. February 21, 1989 at 211 E. Main (Sneaker s) from Bret McManus to Shelly Mane Item No. 5. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - PRESEN- Mengian. It was noted that Ms. Mengian has been operating TATION OF DRAFT. City Manager Pasquale briefly Cable TV Ckamiels The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Mayor Maat- the establishment for some time now. A criminal history check explained the proposed capital improvements covering the On A Dally Basis. man. had been run and she is of good sound character with no areas of facilities, streets and parks. It was mentioned that arrest recocd. Chief Emmons recommended the transfer of after the Council reviews the projects, the finished document The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the clerk called the the current license to Ms. Mengian. can serve as a guideline to determine the future improve- e Complete A roll. An entertainment permit had also been requested. Police ments. A section of sidewalk construction and water mam Chief Emmons* recommendation was to deny this application replacements will also be included. lasy To Use Present: Councilmembers Doyle. Fonger. Thompson, pnmarily due to lack of floor space and dressing rooms. The The consensus of the Council was to review this and then Hodges. Mayor Maatman. building did not conform to the entertainment permit standards discuss it at the next Council meeting on March 6. O Listings Coincide Absent: None. established by the L.C.C. Item No. 6 SUBSTANCE ABUSE INFORMATION MATER- With Numbers On IT WAS MOVED by Doyle and seconded by Hodges that the IT WAS MOVED by Fonger and seconded by Thompson to IALS - PRESENTATION BY CHIEF EMMONS. Chief of minutes of the February 6. 1989 meeting be approved as approve the transfer of the Class C -SDM liquor license at Police Emmons explained the substance abuse information written. 211 E. Main from Bret McManus to Shelly Mane Merigian but materials that will be distributed to the public. There are two YEA. 5. recommend to the State Liquor Control Commission that the publications, one for adults and the other for children. These Channel Station City NAY: 0. entertainment permit application be denied. publications give vital information on these critical problems MTV Music ... ABSENT: 0. YEA: 5. The materials were made possible through the efforts of the o . NASH Nashville MOTION CARRIED. NAY: 0. Lowell Police Department and several area businesses that o WSYM Lansing ABSENT: 0. have donated support. o® WOTV Grand Rapids IT WAS MOVED by Hodges and seconded by Thompson that MOTION CARRIED. o® (DO WXMI Grand Rapids the Bills and Accounts Payable be allowed and warrants is- Item No. 7. MONTHLY REPORTS. No comments from mat- WQVU Grand Rapids erials presented. OSS sued. WKAR PBS Item No. 3 KING MEMORIAL POOL REPAIRS. City Man- 00 (DO WZZM Grand Rapids YEA: Councilmembers Doyle. Fonger. Thompson. Hodges ager Pasquale reported that at the February 6 meeting, a Item No. 8. CITIZEN SUGGESTIONS. Neil Fonger (908 E 0 HBO Pramlum and Mayor Maatman plan was proposed to finance repairs to the King Memorial Main), a City employee expressed concerns about the Public (B TBS Atlanta NAY: 0. Pool. The estimated $33,000 in cost would be divided equally Works Department. The matter was referred by Mayor Maat- © MAX Premium ABSENT: 0. between the Lee Fund. Look Fund and the YMCA (through man to the City Manager. 08 DISN Disney MOTION CARRIED. donations). The City Public Works crew would complete such S) USA Variety labor tasks as hauling concrete, while Robertson Bros. Pool Item No. 9. COUNCIL COMMMENTS. Councilmember CD FAM Family BILLS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TOTALS (2-21-89) Service of Farmington Hills could undertake the concrete saw Thompson stated that he was pleased with how the O WON Chicago General Fund $53,082.58 cutting and plumbing. A local contractor then would do the emergency vehicles traffic is now traveling through the City. ffi ESPN Sports Major Street Fund 260.64 finish concrete work. Councilmember Fonger felt the City should initiate plans to (B CNN News '• X.v.vfet Local Street Fund 29.18 At the February 15 meeting, the Look Committee granted replace the cemetery trees. He wished to have this item on 8D CNNHEAD Headline Sewer Fund 39.878.30 $11,000 toward the project. Lee Fund monies would be set the March 6, or March 20 agenda. News Water Fund 5.322.30 aside pending City Council approval. The YMCA then could Councilmember Doyle stated that the City should extend the NICK Kids TV CONTAINS LISTINGS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 10, THRU Equipment Fund 13.962.70 attempt to raise the remaining $11,000 to repair the pool. m sidewalk program again this year. CD PASS Troy Current Tax Fund 49.258.05 Local YMCA Director Doug Ybema did note that the Invest Mayor Maatman noted the the Emergency No. 911 Signs are • GD WWMT Kalamazoo THURSDAY, MAR. 16, 1989 Lee Fund 46517 in Youth campaign will be held at the same time and its goal installed under all City Limits signs. OSD WUHQ Battle Creek was established at $10,000. He also stated the YMCA would 0(0) WILX Lansing MICHAEL LANOON, whose Utth Houtt on tht Pnkit MriM wm honortd twice wtth People's Choice Awerde, hosts Tht ISth Item No. 1. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS. also like to see a new contract drawn up after the summer. 3D® WLNS Lansing Annual People's Cftofce Awards, Sunday, March 12. on CBS. ABC's new hit comedy, Roaaanna, heads the nominees with five A. 2359 Gee Drive - request for variance - reduce floor and a voucher system (City subsidizing resident full Y mem- Item No. 10. MAN ACER'S REPORT. City Manager Pasquale fQ DISC area of proposed house - set public hearing for March 6, berships) again be provided. At this time, the Y was not sure reported on the following: 1989. Carol Tiskus of Grand Rapids applied for a variance to what the King Memorial Pool rates will be for the summer of A Mike Jones (MDOT) and Sgt. Roger Klinge (State Police) construct an 1100 sq. ft. house on Gee Drive. This is located 1989. will be present at the March 20 meeting to give their findings within the R zoning district where 1600 sq. ft. of floor area is During the discussion, the difficulty of fund raising a much on the M-21 speed study. required large amount of money was mentioned as well as the possi- B. A copy of a letter from Yeager and Company outlining Harold Zelgler Ford Air, tilt, am/fm stereo, rear defrost, power blity of taking other bids for pool repair. conversations held between Tony Siciliano and Dean Boeve West Michigan's Ranger Sales Leader Invites You To windows and more for the low price of... IT WAS MOVED by Maatman and seconded by Fonger to set of Yeager. regarding employee safety was provided to Coun- the public hearing for the floor area variance on Monday, IT WAS MOVED by Doyle and seconded by Hodges that the cil. The DPW received a good rating. Drive Into Spring With A Price Leader *8,989 March 6. 1989. City commit $22,000 (Look and Lee Funds) plus provide labor C. A copy of the newsletter from Kent County Solid Waste YEA: 5. as required for repair of the King Memorial Pool while the Planning Committee was given to the Council. Like One Of These Great Examples .. NAY: 0. YMCA furnish $11.000 D. At the Look Committee regular meeting of February 15, Or Just. .. *196 Per Month** ABSENT: 0. YEA: 5. 1989, the following projects were approved: © _ MOTION CARRIED. NAY: 0. 1989 Four Dr. Based On Approved Credit. 60 Months at IIVWo Variable ABSENT: 0. 1. Police L.E.I.N. computer $3,371.50 B. Interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance - new construc- MOTION CARRIED 2. Swimming Pool repair contribution $11,000 00 tion on corner lots. Scott McKillop. Zoning Inspector (from 3. Hale House renovation contribution for Sr. Neighbors Harold Zeigler Ford Is Now Featuring The Michigan Township Services) requested that the Zoning Board Item No. 4. AWARD BID FOR PURCHASE OF TWO $5,500.00 of Appeals render a formal interpretation of the City of Lowell LAWNMOWERS. City Manager Pasquale reported that the • Itli f Zoning Ordinance This ordinance contains two provisions on City sought bids for the purchase of two lawnmowers for the E. A copy of Light and Power and Cable TV minutes was Industry's Leader In Full-Size determining corner lot setbacks (Sections 4.10 and 8.04 D); parks and cemetery operations. Two bids were received from given to Council. the first (4.10) is very clear, while the other (8.04 D) is very the following vendors: F. Water Treatment Plant repairs. It is anticipated that painting Conversion Vans by "Bivoac"!!! confusing. Section 8.04 D clearly states that a full front yard and repairs will be necessary for the Water Treatment Plant setback distance is required when specific conditions exist. George Hofacker (Grand Rapids) (clarifer, pipe gallery and slaker) this spring. In order to better 1989 Front Wheel Dr. But. it does not mention what the setback is when those 48" Scag Lawnmower $4,850 understand the work needed, the Council decided to meet at 11979 E. Fulton conditions are not present 61" Scag Lawnmower $4,990 the plant for a brief tour on March 6 at 7:00 p.m. (just before NO Only... vtACU/o the Council meeting). Only... HAROLD IT WAS MOVED by Maatman and seconded by Fonger that Spartan Distributors. Inc. (Sparta) Lowell, Ml a full front yard setback shall apply in cases where buildings MONEY *6,381 * Toro Groundmaster with 52" deck $6,114 Item No. 11. APPOINTMENTS. Mayor Maatman appointed *5,375* are further than 25 frorr Mich lot lines as used in Section Toro Groundmaster with 61" deck Or Just... $6,357 James Phillips to the Planning Commission (to 6/30/91) and Or Just... ZEIGLER 897-8431 ' 8 04 D DOWN! Dave Clark to the Board of Review (to 6/30/90). YEA: 5 HOURS It was recommended that George Hofacker be awarded the Mon. & Wed 8:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. 1987 bid for these mowers. •139 FORD NAY: 0. Tues.. Thurs. & Fri. 8;30 •.m.-6;00 p.m. awa*hp IT WAS MOVED by Doyle to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. *118 Per Month** ABSENT 0. Per Month** • All Prices Plus Taxes. Tags, i Trtle. Rebale To Dealer ^.u-
The students of Lowell Area Here is a short description of Ivan K. Blough has been lodge in 1987 and has been a Lowell Citizen's Advisory Plan- Power, Cable TV and a member j) Peter and Evelyn Speerstra Walter Gumser Fund • ad- Lowell Women's Club Schol- amount earned by the fund is |School District arc fortunate to each of the programs for which elected as Mason of ihe Year for member of the Temple Associa- ning Commission. He is cur- of the Lowell Area Arts Council, Scholarship Fund- adminis- ministered by the Lowell Area arship • chosen by the Lowell awarded to a student who is pur- have many local scholarships av- students of Lowell High School 1988 by Lowell Lodge No. 90 F tion. Blough is an active member rently on the Boards of the Low- Blough was selected as Lowell's tered by the Old Kent Bank and Schools and in memory of the Women's Club. Recipients are suing studies beyond high school can apply. & AM. He was honored al a of ihe First United Methodist ell Chamber of Commerce, Man of the Year in 1988. lailable. the Speerstra Committee. The former school superintendent. Lowell High School girls who in the fine arts. Applications are The funds for these scholar- Edwin F. Doyle Scholarship special function dinner on Satur- Church of Lowell and has served Showboat, Lowell Light and fund was left in trust by the The funds go to a senior for one are members of Lowell Women's available at Lowell High School. | ships come from civic minded Fund. Administered by the day. Feb. 18, 1989 held al Fin- as an officer on many of the Speerstras to benefit LHS stu- year. Club. Completed applications should Irsons who have established Grand Rapids Foundation The gers Resiaurani in Grand Rapids. church committees and as a Sun- dents. No minimum CPA is re- C.H. Runciman Fund • ad- Geoff Reinke Scholarship - be handed in to the Lowell Area I grant-in-aid programs both loc- funds were left to the GRF for A citation was presented at Ihe day School teacher. His commu- quired. Community involvement ministered by the Lowell Area administered by the Lowell Area Arts Council Center. ally and in surrounding com- the use of Lowell High School cervmony by Worshipful Master nity involvement includes being Two from Lowell on is stressed. Students are able to Schools. The fund usually go to Schools and the Geoff Reinke Each of the programs is students who need them. A 3.0 Michael Tummino. a Boy Scout Committee member Imunities. re-apply throughout their college a senior for one year. Funds were Scholarship Committee. Funds unique in its approach and is de- Each of the programs arc ad- CPA is required along with ex- Blough. a resident of Lowell, for the last 26 years as well as a careers. provided in a memorial fund for were left in memory of the signed to benefit Lowell stu- F.S.U. Honor's List 1 ministered by a separate commit- tracurricular and community in- • Margaret Court Fund • ad- the former Board of Education former Lowell High School received his entered apprentice past Cub Scout Master. He was dents. Applications arc due at the degree on April 20, 1976, passed a member of the Lowell YMCA «) tee or agency. There is a common volvement. A student and the ministered by the Lowell Area President. graduate. Athletics and leader- Student Service Center. Lowell on lo his fellowcraft degree on May Board of Directors, a member of Ferris State University has an- that list. They are: Matthew application form for each prog- family must be able to show Schools. Funds were left in a Helen Look Daly Fund - ad- ship activities are considered in High School. 750 Foreman ram with the exception of the some financial need. The Doyle IL and was raised as a Master the Kent Intermediate Area Voc- nounced its honors list for the Peters and Diane G. Stencel. memorial fund for the former ministered by the Lowell Con- selection. Road. Lowell, Ml 49331. no Mason on June 5, 1976, ational Skills Center Planning winter quarter. Stencel had a straight 4.0 grade Helen Look Daly Fund. A sepa- Scholarship is usually granted to Lowell student. Margaret Court. gregational Church for church Louise Harper Memorial later than April I of the current 01 He served as Master of his Committee, and a member of the Two students from Lowell are P "* average or all A grades rate application must be filed for high school seniors and usually The funds usually go to a senior members. Applications available Scholarship - administered by school year. that scholarship program. for one year only. and usually for only one year. at the church office. the Lowell Area Arts Council. Further questions can be ad- The funds were left in memory dressed to the above office at of Mrs. Harper by her friends H97-4I25. and family. Each Spring an
€ Bushnell 3rd grader Worshipful Master Michael Tummino presents Mason Ivan SPECIAL PRECINCT NO. 3 Blough PM with the Lowell Mason of the Year citation. Voting Place: Vergennes Township Hall, corner of Bailey Drive and Pamell Avenue in wins in Beef Show Vergennes Township. The third precinct consists of the Townships of Ada, Cannon, Grattan, and Vergennes in Kent County, and Keene Township in SCHOOL Ionia County. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which MICHtunN vN'^ LR ELECTION they reside are eligible to vote at this election. BFF SrtOW STATEMENT OF KENT COUNTY TREASURER Bradley Dale Amidon wel- Hout. Proud grandparents are coms home a new baby brother. Bruce and Dianna Bulthuis of AS TO VOTED INCREASES Matthew Joseph, bom at Mid- Lowell and Rodney and Jean land Hospital on Friday, Feb. 24 VandenHout of Greenville. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 o/s. Happy Great-grandmother is Ruth Onan STATE OF MICHIGAN parents are Terry and Demse (An- of Lowell and great-great-grand- COUNTY OF KENT derson) Amidon of Midland parents are Ray and Ida Onan of Grandparents are George and Lowell and Charles Bulthuis of NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION I John K. Boerema, the duly elected, qualified and acting Treasurer of the County of Kent, State of Carole Anderson of Lowell and Grand Rapids. Michigan, hereby certify that part of Lowell Area Schools, is located within the boundaries of said i Emmit and Jean Amidon of County of Kent and that, at the date hereof, the records of this office indicate that there are voted Grand Rapids. Great-grand- Doug and Chris Benjamin are OF THE ELECTORS OF mother is Evelyn Parsons of proud to announce the birth of increases in the total tax rate limitation, in local units, affecting the taxable property in said school Lowell. their daughter. Kelsey Lee. She district as follows: was born Feb. 19 and weighed LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS Steve and Brenda (Hansen) 9 lbs. 3 o/s. and was 21 inches Voted Increases Years Effective Karl Pendleton, a third grader at Bushnell, shows his Class Nauia are happs to announce the long. Kelsey was welcomed Unit winning Angus heifer, BLK Erica, at the Michigan W inter Beef birth of their new bab\ daughter. home b\ her big sister. Ashley. Tasha Marie, born Feb. 20, Proud grandparents are Chuck KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, By Kent County : NONE Show in Lansing. I9K9. She weighed 4 lbs. 13 o/s. and Mar\ Benjamin and Bud and By Grattan Township: NONE and was IN inches long. Grand- Be\ DeWitt. all of Lowell. 1987 to 1991 incl. By Ada Township: 1.25 Mills parents are L\le and Mary Ellen Great-grandparents are Grace MICHIGAN Arbor Day Foundation By Vergennes Township: NONE Hansen of Lowell and Paul and Cotes of Jenison. Mildred Teed 1984to1989incl. Geraldine Nauta of Green\ille of Lansing and Lester Benjamin By Cannon Township: 1.00 Mills ol Belmont. TO BE HELD MARCH 21,1989 By Lowell Township; NONE offers free trees It'a a boy! Austin James Van- NONE By Bowne Township: Ten free shade trees will be To become a member ol the denHout armed January 3. 19X4 1.4 Mills, 1987 to 1993 incl. About half as much hot By the School District: given to each person who joins Foundation and to receive the at 4:4" a.m. He weighed 7 lbs. water is used in the aver- 1986 to 1990 incl. 22.2 Mills, The National Arbor Da) Found- free trees, send a SI0 member- 6 o/s. and was 21 inches long. age shower as in the aver- 0.7 Mill 1986 to 1990 incl. ation during March. WW. ship contribution to SHADE Proud parent is Sharon Vanden- age bath TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: The free trees are part ol the TREES. National Arbor Da\ John K. Boerema nonprofit Foundation s eltorts lo Foundation. UK) Arbor Avenue. Please Take Notice that a special election of the electors of Lowell Area Schools, Kent and Ionia Kent County Treasurer encourage tree planting through- Nebraska City. NE 68410. h\ Counties, Michigan, will be held in the school district on Tuesday, March 21,1989. ^ out America. March 31. im Dated: January 10,1989 at Grand Rapids, Michigan. Meet All Your THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O'CLOCK, Advertising Needs In IN THE EVENING. STATEMENT OF IONIA COUNTY TREASURER Wt AS TO VOTED INCREAES exn* Eastern Kent County: The following proposition will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the special election: 1989 Low®11 ce i a MILLAGE PROPOSITION: 1, Lucille Heppe, Treasurer of Ionia County, Michigan, hereby ^ ^n ® ^^^tax limitation * With the Lowell Ledger and Buyers City Directories Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Lowell records of this office indicate that ^ ^' ^ 'ap^ioca^nlts of government affecting the taxable Guide Area Schools, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, be increased by 2.9 mills property located^in anX^ounties, Michigan, is as follows: * Run open ads in the Buyers Guide (2.90 on each $1,000.00) for the year 1989, and by 3.2 mills ($3.20 on each $1,000.00) for the year SSS ^h^ —p n ARE HERE 1990, on state equalized valuation to provide additional funds for operating purposes? ii Years Effective to start each week at $2.85 a Unit Voted Increases unlimited column inch. By Ionia County : .003 * Reinforce your message later By Boston Township: NONE THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: By Campbell Township: NONE HOT OFF THE PRESSES in the week with the Lowell Ledger By Keene Township: NONE 1989 to 1993 incl. b AVAILABLE at the dropped rate of $1.50 PRECINCT NO. 1 By the School District: 1.4 Mills Voting Place: 22.2 Mills 1989 and 1990 a column inch. Runciman Elementary School, 300 High Street, Lowell, Michigan. The first 1989 & 1990 0.7 Mill *up to datt lifting of butlnoft precinct consists of the City of Lowell and those portions lying north of the and raaldantlal phona numbara. COMBINATION RATES centerline of Cascade Road in Cascade and Lowell Townships in Kent •City Maps #Butinatt Directory Date: January 9, 1989 •Handy Paraonal Numbar Lifting County, and Boston Township in Ionia County. Lucille Heppe 'Mailing Addraw Listing MAKE GOOD CENTS!! Treasurer, Ionia County Only. •Rrofaftlonai Directory 'Schools b Churchas Directory PRECINCT NO. 2 •City Officleis Directory Voting Place: Old Township Hall, 8240 Alden Nash Road, Alto. Michigan. The second s& much, much moreill Call the Lowell Ledger/Buyers Guide Thl. Notice is given by orde, ol the Board ol Edooetlon of Lowell Area Schools, Kent and loria precinct consists of Bowne Township in Kent County and Campbell GET YOURS TODAY • AVAILABLE AT THE. Township in Ionia County and those portions lying south of the centerline of Counties, Michigan. jack j. Lane What a combination! Cascade Road m Cascade and Lowell Townships in Kent County, and Boston Secretary, Board of Education Township in Ionia County. Buyers Guide 897-9261 and/or 897-9555 C17-18 105 N. Broadway • Lowell. Michigan e> Phone 897-9555 •LA. The Lowell irtger Wednesday. Match 8. 19^9,- Page 2U - • «*• ••• • •••"• • • i Tiie Lowell Ledger -'^ne^'^vch g.'tM-^ageil' Huskies outlast Red Arrows Lowell's Junior Varsity The curtain closed on a ir> ing goals and Borg netted three field I (»R in the Imals ihc last two tallied 11. and ililTicult Lowell goals - two three-pointers and a years, so maybe this will be our Lowell finished the season at crowned champions High School haNkeihall season two-pointer. year." 5-16. but its firsl year coach re- Both teams entered the contest Tuesday mghi (Feb. 28) as ihe "Adams and Borg gave us a Lowell senior Jason Douma mained opfimislic. "Good days EDITOR'S NOTE: In the to tum the tables. at 10-3 in the conference. Only Red Arums were ousted from big boost offensively in the sec- led Ihe Arrows in scoring with are ahead for us." Thomas said. March 1 edition of the Lowell "It's nice to finish with the best Lowell, 14-6 overall, left the disiict pla> h\ the Huskies ol ond quarter." Thomas said. "Al- 16 points. Adams added 14. "The boys worked hard this year. Ledger it incorrectly stated junior varsity record in the Zeeland gym at 11-3 in the Kwst Hills Northern. 85-68. though the points allowed total while Tim Weststrate and David I wish they could have had more that the Lowell junior varsity league." Lowell coach Phil league. Going into the contest. Lowell may nol reflect it. Adams gave Organek had 12 apiece and Borg wins." basketball team tied Zeeland Beachler said. The Arrow coach Vince Videan's two free lost its last eight regular season a strong defensive effort." with the best record in the O-K was even more impressed with throws with 50 seconds remain- contests. Meanwhile. FHNcame Adams, a 5-9 junior, had Ihe White Conference. Lowelfs the fact that his club beat every- ing gave Lowell a 71-69 lead, in with a 10-11 mark overall and unenviable task of guarding the victory over Zeeland gave the body in the conference at least one which it would not relin- finished with an 8-6 record in Huskies 6-foot-1. 222-pound Red Arrows the best record in once this year. "Our goal at the quish. The two foul shots capped the O-K Gold. senior Brent Myers The Huskie. the conference. The corrected start of the season was to beat a late Arrow rally. Lowell trailed This marked ihe second con- who at times was dominating at story follows. The Ledger every team in the conference at by six with two-and-a-half mi- secutive year the Huskies played the offensive end for FHN. tal- apologizes to the team coaches least once," he said. nutes left in the game, when it executioner ot Lowell. Last year. lied 31 points. He averaged 23 and fans for the error. Malone and Borg also led the rattled off seven consecutive Forest Hills Northern dropped during the regular season Lowell's junior varsity basket- Arrows on the boards with nine points to take the lead. The rally the Red Arrow s trom district play Teammate Jeff Dunn, a 6-4 ball team finished with the best and seven rebounds respectively. can be attributed to work from with an 82-74 victory. senior, a monster on the Kurds, record in the O-K White Confer- Lowell led by one at the end the Red Arrows' full-court press. However, it was Lowell's tallied 28 points and grabbed 28 I-* ence Friday night (Feb. 24) fol- of the first quarter 21-20. The Other players to score for Low- perimeter game in the first half rebounds. Many of Dunns lowing a 72-69 victory over Zee- game was even at 34-34 at ell include Jerud Mierkalns with of the district tilt that executed points came via the offensive re- land. halftime. The homestanding FHN's zone defense. "It was as bound 16 points; Ryan Brinks tallied Chix held a 55-54 lead at the end seven off the bench; Vince Vid- good an offensive first half per- "Dunn did a good job inside . WM to rwb, season al 14-6 overall and 11-} in The Red Am». .tapped Mc,nbers of the f,rsl of three stanzas. formance as we've enjoyed in for Northern." Thomas said •I ^ K# I ul* conference-winning Red Arrow team to the Chix 70^7 ean had six; while Todd Phillips The Red Arrows outscored quite some time." Lowell coach "Rebounding has been our *****'*** Borg. Wayne Haines, Tim However, ith.nd ,he 18™, netted four points and Jason Zeeland 18-14 in the final eight Mark Thomas said. "But. (hen. shadow all year A nightmare." alone, Todd o. . White and Ed Nausieda scored 0S lnCe Steve Malone, Lowell was able minutes to cam the victory. tnir offense stalled in the second Thomas said. "We didn't do a Phillips and Ed Nausfeda. ' two and one points respectively. half. good job boxing out." Some of that can be accredited Forest Hills Northern out- to a halftime adjustment made scored Lowell 18-12 in the third Fishing cont'd. bv Huskie coach Tom Walters. quarter, claiming a 57-54 lead, spring spawning run, moming Pool fund campaign underway "In the first half I had our guys going into the final eight mi- Lowells Tammie Knottnerus skies for a kill in pre-district Fall brings big Salmon fishing and evening being the most pro- fall back into a zone and our de- nutes. The Huskies on the backs action against Northview. Lowell lost in straight sets 15-1,15-5. with weights ranging from 8 to ductive times. out. Call Don Green or Noel Seif The Lowell Y will hold a fense got worse. So I had them of Myers and Dunn dominated 30 pounds in Lake Michigan and Lowell's YMCA has kicked- adults since 1959. It is not only Fishing on Lake Michigan for more information. phone-a-thon on Thursday, switch to straight man-to-man in the play in the fourth quarter. the St. Joseph and Black Rivers off the Invest in Youth/Pool Fund for Christians, but for persons of will be in close to shore, and the The Lowell Showboat Talent March 9 and Tuesday. March 14 the second half and with that, Myers netted 11 points and Dunn through March. Campaign for the month of all faiths. "Its aim is to put Chris- at Attwood. Volunteer callers are brought out some intensity.*' tallied nine as the twosome com- Arrow spikers lose ® ' warm water discharge at the nu- March. tian principles into practice Se arch '89 will donate a percen- clear plants located between through programs that build tage of its advanced ticket pro- needed. Call Ybema at the A fast-paced first half saw bined for 20 of FHN's 28 last Anglers here annually domi- The financial support from the New Buffalo and St. Joseph. healthy body, mind and spirit for ceeds ($1 of every $4 ticket sold) YMCA office if you would like Lowell jump to a 42-39 halftime quarter points. nate the state's "biggest fish" campaign will help keep the cost Michigan; and Covert and South all," according to Ybema. to the Pool Fund. to help. lead. Trailing 21-17 after the first Meanwhile Lowell's offense contests with their catches, and of providing programs at a rate in pre-district Haven. Discussion over the past eight minutes. Lowell rallied to struggled, scoring just four i outdoor and travel writers con- which the average child can af- Inland lake fishing will con- month has been on how to pay lake a three-point lead behind a points in the first four minutes sistently name the area as being ford. It will also seek funds to centrate on Blue Gill and Cropie. for the repairs. At a recent coun- 25-point second quarter perfor- of the final stanza, as the Huskies among the "best salmon fishing help cover the roughly $33,000 mance. The Red Arrows were increased their lead to nine at 57- to Northview fishing from 8 to 10 feet to the in repair costs to the King Memo- cil meeting the City Fathers ap- in the country." Hats. sparked b\ the offensive pla\ of 54 The final four minutes were rial Pool. proved a resolution that calls for Men's Over 30 Basketball Boh Adams and sophomore John not any better. Northen outscored "Our added expense for the the Lee Fund and the LOOK The net was dmpped on the never in sync as they struggled Borg. a junior varsity player Lowell 17-9. 1989 year is the repair of the Fund to donate SI 1,000, for the Games Played Lowell 1988-89 volleyball sea- with their serve as well as their brought up for the districts. Both "We're happy to have made pool," explained Lowell YMCA YMCA to raise $11,000 and for son Thursday (March 2) in pre- passing in losing to Northview through February 27th AITOWS netted eight points. the finals again.' Walters said. Director Doug Ybema. The Y has the City to donate labor which district action against Northview. 15-1, 15-5. Adams on four two-point field "We'\e lost two lough games to BRISTOL been asked by the City to raise would help reduce the costs of Win or lose, a club likes to "We're disappointed in the a third of the repair total. "The repairs by approximately TEAM W L Lowelfs vollevball team finished its season at 5-16. way we ended our season." Low- finish a season playing well. The Lowell YMCA believes this is $17,000. ell coach Laurie Kuna said. "You 6 1 Red Arrows, however, were an important, vital, and life-sav- The fund campaign drive, un- Larkin's don't ever want to play poorly in ing experience (swimming) like in years past will ask for 5 2 H , , your last game. Its a bad way Rick Thompson —X.. V"*VV v !" \ every child should leam. The monies to help with operation of ; .M. .tAl Vi . 1 to end a year." Lowell YMCA is committed to all the programs plus to helo in FMB 4 4 •FAMILY TAKE The first game may have taken the aid of the pool repair. V • providing recreation programs Zzanos 2 5 as long as the wann-ups. Low- Collision designed to benefit all of us," he "Our goal is to raise $25,000," ell's only kill of the game was said. Ybema added that leaming Ybema said. The fund raising Saranac Brand Foods & administered by Stacy Davis. Specialists .to swim in a pool instead of a will be done through telephone 1 6 "Athlete of the Week "We just did not serve well/' «> Lowelectronics gravel pit or river is one impor- calls and personal contacts. with first-year coach Mark Kuna added. "The girls were nol tant reason Lowell needs a local The YMCA has leamed that Thomas. in the game mentally." 222 W. Main funds will also be raised through "It was a little different pool. The second game started out on The Lowell YMCA has been a Jaycees walk-a-thon April 29. fmm Coach Ken Akers, but a more positive note as the Ar- Lowell serving youths, families and Date and route are being worked both men are intense, though rows grabbed early leads. North- Coach Thomas' intensity is a view then seized control, taking little more laid back." advantage of poor serving and PHONE 897-8126 Lowell Heating & Weststrate said. 3rd ANNIVERSARY SALE!!! passing by Lowell and pulled The senior added while the away. club did a lot of leaming so Air Conditioning Earlier in the week, without did their coach. "He picked the services of Tammie 0) things up quickly. 1 think Knottnerus and Melanie Nelson, OIL CHANGE, Lowell basketball looks good Lowell dropped matches in for the future '" Arcoaire straight sets to Middleville, Air Conditioning A Hooting While a fan may expect FRIDAY, MARCH Plainwell and Delton. FILTER 8 LUBE those type of comments to Kuna recognized Jenny Berry How "HOT was the summer of 1988? come from a coach about a OF TICKETS TO and Lisa Geldersma for their fine TOWNSHIP OF player. Weststrate. although HELD SPECIAL play and blocking. June -10 days over 90F quiet, is pretty quick on his "We played people in posi- July -13 days over 90F feet too. tions they don't normally play.' He carries a 2.97 grade- VERGENNES 'aaa Aug. • 13 days over 90F Kuna explained. "I thought de- pomt-average and will attend COnVERSE spite that we played well against Western Michigan University Did you know that out of 92 days Middleville and Plainwell." Tim Weststrate in the fall. He will pursue an we experienced: Lowell finishes its season at education in psychiatry or as Women's Lee Men's Levi 5-16 and seventh in the O-K 11 days over 7SF Herman Weststrate alwa\s a psychologist. Glacier Jeans While Conference. PUBLIC NOTICE encouraged (did nol push) During his four-year stay and Lee $1095 33 days over 80F TiKJd and Tim Weststrate lo at Lowell he has been a tour- i i 36 days over 90F compete in athletics. His sons Near basketball player (two Whitewashed Fishing's ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WHAT ABOUT THE HOMES THAT listened, and Lowell High on varsity); a four-year foot- Jeans* #New filter - chassis lube, including School is lhanklul. ball player (two on varsitsr. finest in Vergennes Township Zoning Board of Appeals will DIDNT HAVE AIR? Reg. $35.00 to $40.00 "M\ Dad was a big influ- his junior year on track; and SW Michigan meet: latches & hinges - check & fill all fluids, ence.'" Lowell High School his freshman and sophomore up to 5 quarts Valvoline motor oil basketball player Tim years on the tennis team. For your next fishing irip. THURSDAY, MARCH 16,1989 at 8:00 P.M. tackle Lake Michigan from off Weststrate said The senior "1 just didn't enjoy running mmmmmnusmmmmm (especially long distances) so Gtecier Blue, Glecier Reg. $34.00 the shores m Southwestern to address a request for a variance to operate a plaved in 20 games during the Gl«cier Blue. Whittwasfod 0 2-ton A/C unit $1350.00 Bleck. Double Bleckl Michigan, an area known for the 1988-89 season, scoring 298 I decided to switch back lo Blut. Whitewashed Grey beauty parlor at 786 Lincoln Lake. Blended Yoke Tightef Rider 14 PL SAFETY INSPECTION IK-ton A/C unit $1450.00 Whitewethed Bleck. best sports fishery in the Mid- points and averaged 14 9 tennis my senior year. & Relexed Rider • o • • •ftM* tMM M*l Al Il !• AM C«*M west. and one of the tops in the 3-ton A/C unit $1550.00 points per game Weststrate said. He was a The Zoning District Is R2, a medium density resi- r 0 member ol first-team doubles nation. dential district and the land use of a P* ' ' Complete, installed. "It was a lough >car lor the his sophomore year. There's lots to explore with not used as a home occupation, is consider WITTENBACH A team, but 1 enjoved plavm v II the three-year track re- some 75 miles of Lake Michigan commercial use. Oldsmobile - Pontlac - GMC Trucks yew Call early, offer expires Op«n: Mon. A Wtd. f-f, Tum^ Thurt^ Frl ^4, — Weststrate said The SCUM cord of the competitive and. shoreline bordering two counties April 30, 1989 and the rest ol his teammates and another 270 inland lakes in Mr. and Mrs. Richard Intraln are the present prop WSSSSS LOWELL limes, intense Red Arrow CLOTHING were nol only asked lo over- athlete is accurate. Lowell the Tri-County area. erty owners. gemS^SS^s 897-9227 Service/Installation • 24 Hour Service come a graduation depletion hshing this month will focus tennis coach Terry Abel will 2173 WmI Main St. Ridg«vi«w Shnp^lwi NCW HOURS Men, TUM. Thur*. A Sat t 30 AM, • COO a 14 * Keep that gieat QM feeNng 1002 W. Main St., Lowell, (Crystal Flash Plaza) from a year ago. but to OfMn W*J w* Frl Evamngt until 1.00 m on Steelhcad fishing in the St. James B. Cook, Supervisor loMQUALITY I be serving up a lew more aces Lowell, Michigantaut M fmd SMVICI PARTS with genuine QM parts. change gears and thinking I in I9K9. Joseph River as fish start their 0 Vergennes Township Phone 897-4123 cont'd, pg. 21 C17-18 The Lowell'fcedgcr * Wednesday, March 8. •1989'- Page 25 ITtc LdUdlTMg* I' Wednesday. 'Wikh Ti; VftN • Page 22 Develop a healthy habit - Be a Fat Finder
l luMV ha> been a loi in ihe neus laieKm ahoul lum lai laden our h. Rank these 4 cheeses in descending order according to percent ANSWERS Aineriean diel i>. The Report ol ihe Surgeon General on Nutrition calories from fat (I - highest fat content; 4 - lowest fat content) laM Miminer slated lhai ihe hieheM lai eoniem ol our diets in ihis A. Kraft's Regular Cream Cheese 1. (A.) Spartan Com Oil margarine. The American Heart Associ- countrx ereaiK contnhutes to ihe high incidence ot* heart disease, B Spartan Sw iss Cheese ation recommends that you (I) select a margarine wilh a "liquid obesiix. and certain lonns ol cancer - especiallv breast, prostate, C. County Line Part Skim MozzarW/a vegetable oil" as the first ingredient, and (2) select a margarine and colon cancer Dr. Koop emphasized ihe importance ol educa- D. Kraft Medium Cheddar Cheese with al least twice as much polyunsaturated fat as saturated fat. S Personals BUSINESS tion to help people realize where the tat is in our tood supply. He The Spartan Com Oil margarine was the only one of these 4 which HELP HELP HELP SFOR SALES also stated that we should reduce our intake lai Irom the national 7. Rank these 4 lunchmeals m descending order according to per- met both guidelines. average ol nearlx 40S ot mir total calories to less ihan .MK/f of cent calories from fat (I - highest fat content: 4 - lowest fat content) 2. (B) Puritan Oil (rapeseed or canola oil) is about 55^ monoun- S SERVICES® s mmp % 8mED8 S WANTED ff our total calories. A. Mr. Turkey Turkey Breast salurated fat. The only vegetable oil higher in monounsalurated MUSIC FOR SALE - Rabbit hutch In addition lo the Surgeon General's Report, many researchers B. Louis Rich Turkey Bologna fats is olive oil which contains about 72% monounsalurated fal. LITES ATTENTION - HIRING! - NURSES - Are you tired of also agree thai il am diet is going to help lake weight olT and C. Oscar Meyer Regular Bologna 3. (B) I oz. peanuts - 14 grams of fat WOOD CUTTING - Shares with 25 pound bag of feed, ACTION Government jobs - your area. short-term relationships? keep n oil. ii has to he low m lai. D. Mr. Turkey Chopped Turkey Ham Sunflower seeds - 13 grams fat/oz. or cash, housing lots and WANTED-Receptionist $20. Call 897-6592. Call the D.J.'s that will $17,840 $69,485. Call 1- Does it irritate you that no ftftftft On Fridax. March 3. Family Fare hosted an event for its shoppers Large black olives - 12 grams fal/6 olives land cleared, tree removal. for Lowell doctor's of- make your reception or 602-838-8885, Ext. R 3468. one ever listens to you? in recognition of the American Diabetic Association's National 8. Which of the following is the highest in saturated fats Potato chips - 10 grams fat/oz. Call 693-3011. fice. Send resume to FOR SALE - 1984 Ford Nutrition Month which is celebrated even March. As part of this A. Beef fat What does this tell you? Since each gram of fat is packed with party a time to remember PI 7-20 Clark Home may be the op- P.O. Box 269, Lowell, Ml Thunderbird, 50,000 mi'es, Clltfn •••ft e\eni. shoppers had a chance to sample some health) low-lai B. Coconur Oil 9 calories, multiply grams of fat by 9 to determine the total number Lite & Listen portunity for which you are 49331. loaded, new tires and brakes. snacks, have their nutrition questions answered by a registered C- Peanut Oil of calories from fal. All four of these items have a high percentage Sound Systems SALES/ACHIEVERS-Earn looking. We provide care to C17 $6,300. Call 897-5523 after dietitian, and lake a "Fat-Finder* quiz to test their knowledge ot* of calories coming from fal. D. Crisco Call: 897-4336 an extra $75 to $100 per people living in our 347 resi- 5:30 p.m. where the hidden fats are in the foods we eat. You loo can lake 4. (D) 70% NCTFN week part-time. Call Steve at dent continuing care retire- Cl4tfn ihe "Fat-Finder" quiz and see how much (or how little) yim know 9. Which peanut butter would be Ihe best choice if you are con- 5. (C) 7% of the weight of the product is fal (the actual % of DAVIS 534-0621. ment community. Nurses, HELP WANTED - Ladles ftftftft about the sources of fats in our diets and which fats are belter than cerned aboul reducing the amount of saturated fat in your diet? calories from fat can still be quite high.) turn your everyday skills others. (You may want to take this quiz with you next time you ELECTRIC C17 L.P.N.'s. as well as R.N.'s FOR SALE-1975 AMC Am- A Jif 6. 1. Cream cheese (90%) 2. Cheddar (73%) 3. Swiss (65%) 4. Part as a successful home- are grocen shopping so you can examine the food labels lo help B Peter Pan Skim Mozzarella (60%). All Service Electric make decisions that impact bassador, good condition maker Into supplement of you better answer the questions.) C. Skippy 7. I .Turkey bologna (75%) 2. Regular bologna (72%) 3. Chopped Residential the quality of life of our resi- inside and out, runs, $500. PROFESSIONAL OF- your famii^es, income. Call At ihe March 3 Family Fare exent the w inner of the "Fat-Finder* D. Smacker's Natural Turkey Ham (44%) 4. Mr. Turkey Turkey breast (22%). Jim Cook. Jr. dents. If you are a caring per- Call 897-6735 after 5 p.m. Commercial. 676-9574 FICE HELP NEEDED - me today for day or even- quiz was Debi Hineline of Lowell, who received a free cookbook 8. (B) coconut oil is aboul 86% saturated fal. This is even higher son with the ability to direct C16 AUCTIONEER Anytime or 897-8323 Job includes working "The Jox of Snacks* b) Nancy Cooper. R D. The winners of the than beef fat which is aboul 50% saturated fat. people, why not consider ing position. Abracadabra All Types of Sales with clients. Must be drawing for iwo free Supermarket Survival Tours were Robin 10. What is the difference in fat calories between those two hoi 9. (D) Smucker's Nalural is the only one of these 4 which does Weds, or Eves. Clark Home? Those in- Cleaning Service, 676- FOR SALE - Amber beacon Craven of Saranac and Cindv Scobv of Lowell. personable and well dogs - Mr. Turkey Turkey Franks and Eckrich Beef Franks? not contain hardened or partially hydrogenated vegetable oil which (616) 897-8872 terested should apply in per- 2966. (Federal), mounted on light A 6Ct groomed. Salary com- can have an adverse effect on blood cholesterol. ATTENTION HOUSEWIVES son 1-5 p.m. daily at the C17tfn bar for snowplow. $50. Call B 20* 10. (A) 80% of Ihe calories in this beef frank come fmm fal; 74fi mensurate with experi- - Want a clean house for the Human Resources Office. 897-6592. FAT-FINDER QUIZ C 45* of Ihe calories in this turkey frank come from fal. Therefore, there ence. Send resume to weekend? I have 2 openings M.J. Clark Memorial Home. nc16 D No difference is only a 6% difference in calories from fal. D.G.D., P.O. Box 128, ftftftft 1. Which margarine would be the better choice lo use if you are for Fridays. Call Cheryl 897- 1546 Sherman. SE. Grand BINGO Lowell, Ml 49331. SFOR SALES tning lo lower xour blood cholesterol? 7431. Rapids. Ml. FARMALL CUB - Runs ex- Written By: Cheryl Doyle C17,18,19 A. Spartan Com Oil Every Saturday night cellent, good tires with P17 C17 FOR SALE - Older free B Parka} chains, 540 r.p.m. PTO 7:00 P.M. standing iron bathtub, C I Can't Believe It's Sot Butter Because colon cancer is usually without symptoms in the early shaft, 5 ft. snowblade, sod LOWELL MOOSE BINGO good condition, $30. Call D Korona or precancerous stages, we are dependent on screening procedures plow, 6 ft. disc and drag, 897-6592. to delect hidden bleeding, polyps (which may become cancemus 1320 E. Fulton $1,950. Call 897-6184. 2. Recent studies suggest thai monounsalurated oils mas help re- P17 HEALTH over time), and small cancers when cure is possible. Eiriy Bird Bingo at 6:00 P.M. C17 duce cholesterol levels. Which of these four oils is highest m Screening exams include digital rectal examinations, fecal occult TFN ATTORNEY Ledger Entries ftftftft monounsalurated fat? blood testing and sigmoidoscopy. By WHEAT STRAW FOR SALE A. Wesson Oil Digital rectal exam is easy to perform and should be done annu- SERVICES B Puritan Oil Dr. Paul Gauthier by FOR SALE - Xerox - Call 897-5378. ally in patients over forty years old. This is usually done during Divorce from $300 model 2380 copier, 11 x C. Sal tim er Oil Dr. Jim Lang a physical exam or with annual pelvic examinations. This exam Friscilla pi? 17-8 1/2x11 and 8 1/2 D Ma/ola Corn Oil detects lesions only in the rectal area. BINGO Bankruptcy, Wills Lussmyer x 14. Over $3,000.00 DETECTION OF COLO RECTAL CANCER Fecal occult blood testing is also recommended yearly after the Every Friday Night, 7:30 P.M. 3. Which of ihc following do )ou ihink contains ihc most fat: and Drunk Driving new, 3 years ago. Ask- Colo rectal cancer is ihe second most common cancer in the age of fifty. Patients perform Ihis lest at home by smearing stool Lowell VFW Hall. A. I oz. Sunflower seeds ing $750.00. Works, but I WANTED S United States. Over 145.000 new cases are diagnosed each year on a paper slide then having il tested for blood. Positive tests B I oz. Dn Roasted Peanuts East Main St., Lowell and approximately five percent of all individuals will develop colon indicate the need for further testing lo rule out colon cancer. Your may need some service. C I oz. o/ potato chips Early Bird Bingo at 6:45 P.M. JUNK CARS WANTED - cancer in their lifetime! The overall mortality rate for colon cancer physician's office can provide you wilh slides and instructions to RICHARD Phone 897-9261 days, or D. h large black olives PUBLIC INVITED You call, we II haul anytime. approaches sixty percent, however detections of early cancers con- perform the test properly. 897-5381 evenings. Ask Buying newer model cars. Next week we'll continue our column with a discussion of flex- for Roger. 4. Approximate!) what percentage ol ihc calories in an ounce of fined to the colon results in a mortality rate of less than twenty HEATH percent. As we can see fmm the above statements, if improvement ible sigmoidoscopy and its importance in early detection of colon Steve 897-5938. cheddar cheese comes from fat? 215 W. Main nctfn r of survival is lo occur, increased efforts need to focus on prevention cancer. C41tfn A. Il) r ANTIQUE SHOW - Sat., 100 YEARS AGO IN THE JOURNAL - MAR. 6, 1889 and early detection. We not know what causes colon cancer, there- Lowell, Ml B 20V March 11 from 10 a.m . to Almost a full front page of the best federal jobs to be had fore prevention at this time, is not practical. Wc do know that C -UW p.m., Sun., March 12, 897-9480 now with the change of administrations. Sample: Maine: Dis- Hanging coral on the bed post, people once believed, f certain individuals are at increased risks for developing colorectal D 70f '/J". trict Attorney and Marshall, $200 and fees each." That means would prevent nightmares. cancer. The risk continues to increase and appears to peak at aboul oon to 6 p.m. A great Grand Rapids age seventy. Individuals with a family history of colon cancer are spring antique show lo- salary. 5. What does "9.V^ Fat Free"" on a lunchmeal label really mean? 241-2292 Omitted from the front page is the Lowell post office, $1.400 A. Onh 7'f ol the calories come from lat felt to be at increased risk for developing the disease. Patients that cated in Grand Rapids at have ulcerative colitis also have a higher incidence of developing the Stadium Arena, 2500 salary and $200 rent allowance. B It is ven low in lat and therefore a healthy choice Grand Rapids boys are said to be making a one-cent bounty r colorectal cancer. C 7 i ol the w eieht ol this product is lat Turner NW, just off US-131 on each sparrow killed, and two cents each from restaurants I), none ol the aho\e Symptoms and signs of colorectal cancer are nonspecific and George Gershwin was just 26 years old when he com- Expressway, take Ann St. usually do not occur until later in the disease process. Any changes FREE! for game pies. pleted his piano score for Rhapsody in Blue. exit then north. Free park- Charles Althen enlists the help of other fishermen to plant in your normal bowel paltems should be incurred with suspicions. mmMmmmm ing. $2 admission. DEAD STOCK another twenty thousand young trout in various creeks. Pre- There are almost six mil- Note any persistent diarrhea, constipation, rectal pain, change in P17 viously planted trout have thrived. lion red blood cells in a caliber of stools, change in color and rectal bleeding. Any of these REMOVAL Mobile Homes cubic millimeter of human **•* Sentiment grows to have road tax paid in cash rather than symptoms should be brought lo the attention of your physician, Cattle Horses blood. BIRTHDAY CARD work, by state law. The present system results in slipshod Key Heights Park especially if you're over the age of forty. Calves Hogs t SHOWER work. 75 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - MAR. 5, 1914 $17,900 • 1985 14'x80' Red- For March 16, 1989. A card CALL 616-399-0560 WEEK OF MAR. 13, 1989 man. Nicely decorated 3 C.M. McElwain, formerly of Lowell, starts negotiations to shower will be held in honor bedroom with spacious open HOLLAND bring their brass and iron business from Muskegon lo the MONDAY floor plan, cathedral ceilings in of Bathea King, who will be foundry annex of the Lowell Specialty Co. His partner has a BOWNE Fruil juice, tacos w/meat. cheese and lettuce, living room and kitchen Ap- celebrating her 80th birthday. RENDERING patent for a cast iron expansion culvert. pliances included; stove, frig.( Cards may be sent to her More than a thousand Ionia-Kent teachers are expected combread w/honey. salad or vegetable, assorted fruits washer, dryer, air conditioner. Holland, Michigan home address: 8976 Elmdale here at City Hall for Teachers' Institute, Friday. Gov. Ferris or jello. milk. Two full baths. Call Betty 3 MONTH TOWNSHIP Reedy 897-5436 or 897-8477. Rd.. Clarksville. Ml 48815. will speak. TUESDAY A Kent County Athletic Association is organized for sports C17 Cheeseburgers or hot dogs, lettuce salad w/dressing. REDUCED TO $21,000 - 1985 TANNING competition. Eight high schools form two leagues, with custom built Starlite. 2 full INCOME TAX another league of tenth-grade schools. steamed mixed vegetables or com. chilled fruits or baths. 3 bedrooms, 2 decks, MEMBERSHIP 6 Lowell Light and Power is in prosperous condition and has pudding, bars or cookies, milk. sliders, nice secluded lot with PUBLIC NOTICE Complete Formal PREPARED added a double house for employees at the plant. space for 3 car parking. WEDNESDAY Wear Rental INDIVIDUAL 50 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - MAR. 9,1939 Owners anxious! Call Lila with the purchase of one of the following; William Davey, son of the Frank Davey's of Lowell, is a Chicken nuggets or sliced roast turkey, mashed Grummet 868-6675 office BOARD OF REVIEW OR BUSINESS multi-millionaire with a yacht in Miami and picture in Life potatoes w/gravy or "hash browns", buttered green 897-8477. 1. Seven consecutive days tanning (base tan). .$23.00 The Bowne Township Board of Review will be in WEDDINGS OA Magazine. , „ „ beans or beets, dinner rolls or bread w/p-nut butler, session on: Attorney A bill in the state legislature would require Supreme Court $21,900 - 1987 14'x70' Fair- 2.14 consecutive days tanning (complete tan).. $34.95 jello w/whip. milk. mont. Centrally air conditioned OTHER SPECIAL Richard J. Heath Justices of Michigan lo live in the state. Justice Thomas McAl- 2 bedroom mobile home. 2 full 3.200 minute tanning (guaranteed tan) $29.95 MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1989 lister of Grand Rapids lives where his wife works, in THURSDAY baths, all appliances included! OCCASIONS 215 W. Main, Lowell Washington D.C. _ . Ravioli or hurritos. cole slaw or vegetable. French Call Alice Merriman 868-6274 between the hours of 9:00 a.m, and 12 noon and Ph. 897-9480 or Forty-six grade school pupils will present an Easter office 897-8477. CALL FOR OFT AILS...897-4111 bread w/honey butler, choice of fresh or canned fruits, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Also by appointment 241-2292 Operetta, "Peter Rabbit", under the direction of Miss Huffman on March 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. milk. $9,500 • Neat as can be' Farmers who attended the first adult night school dairy '72-14 x70' 2 bedroom with FRIDAY TUESDAY, MARCH 14 ' V CLOTHING enclosed porch and carport. >= The Suntanner course will have a banquet at the school with a menu entirely Red Arrow sub or tuna salad sandwiches, potato chips Shows very nice! Call Betty of dairv oroducts and entertainment. and pickles, baked beans or soup or salad, fruil or Reedy 897 5436 or 897-8477. between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and RIDGEVIEW HELP K YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - MAR. 12,1964 Tan'n Trim Center from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Child Study Club persuades the school baord to set 2186 W Main., Lowell • 897-4111/897 5373 VISA jello or fruit crisp, milk. SHOPPING CENTER maternity leave at six months in elementary school and time 897-8477 or (ACROSS FROM FAMILY FARE) These meetings will be held at the Historic Town- S WANTEDS of wearing maternity clothes in high school. There is also a 3rd choice cvervdav of a chef salad 897-9239 ship Hall at 8240 Alden Nash Avenue SE for the The basketball team ties for the Tn-River championship HOURS: Men. Fri. 7 a.m. 9 00 p.m. for students in ihc Middle and High School. purpose of hearing assessment appeals. 2173 W MAIN ST. 3R€€DV1W Saturday 7.20 a.m - 3:00 p.m.. Sunday 8 30 a m. • 2:30 p.m. WANTED - daytime and and wins the District for an 18-2 season. LOWELL The Doane Appraisal Service has to explain the new as- evening cooks (2) Call Nan Prices of lunches to students includes milk. Elemen- Fred W. Moss sessments, to long lines of taxpayers in Ada (Tlobllo Homo Broker/ Ditto, 897-8413 Cumberland Supervisor Michigan is expanding state park camping facilities in an- tary SI.(K). Middle and Senior Hieh SI.05. Manor • •••••• •••••••• C16-17 PH. 897-6411 v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v »•••••<••«•••• • < swer to stepped-up demand. XXy C17 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, March 8, 1989 - Page 24 "The Other Place" coming in early spring ,
If Steve Larkin has his way, with local high schools (Belding, something he needed before there will soon be a dance in the Saranac. Ionia. Lowell), to help plans to go ahead could be step of every Lowell resident and provide students wilh a place to started. "Boih the city and stale even a few non-residents. go. "High school students are will make a final inspection to The local entrepreneur, come traveling to Grand Rapids lo make sure I did what I said I early spring, will open Larkin's dance," he says. "Lowell doesn't would," he adds • The Other Place/' a dance/en- and never has had an enlerlain- Larkin. because of his time tertainment center next dwr to menl place for students." The spenl in Lowell (12-13 years), Larkin's Family Resiaurant. only gathering place he could was given ihe city's irusi thai he ihink of is ihe skating rink at the would run the entertainment "Il will be a night club wilh east end of town. center in a reputable fashion. Ht™ bands and enlertainment. Il will Larkin's - "The Other Place" emphasizes, "I plan on running also have a teen night a couple will seal nmghly 300 people. If this ihe right way. The commu- of times a week; a place for pri- il is successful Larkin believes nity needs this." vate parlies, weddings and cater- il will generate business for the "I want this to be known as ing." Larkin said. "Il will be a whole community. ihe dance place, and 1. as the lot of everything fore very bixly." Succes could also make park- dancer." he chuckles. His wife. He hopes to include country / ing scarce. "If it gets lo a point Josie retorts, "He doesn't even western. 50's-60's, polka, big where parking could be a prob- dance." JJ band and square dance music. lem. I'll start valet parking in Managing Larkin's - "The r "When there isn't a band we will lots nearby." Larkin says. Other Place" will be Phyllis ^Ite OUtesi Place D.J. our own music," Larkin The City approved of the plan Franks. "We hope lo finish sur A says. 2-3 months ago. Larkin. how- face restoration in a month lo six I^irkin would like to work ever, just got slate approval. weeks," Larkin said. Steve Larkin hopes Larkin's - "The Other Place" will be a lot of everything to everybody. speaks COMING SOON The Vergennes Cooperative aboul conditions which are wishing to join. Club meeting held March 2 was slowly and methodically chang- The members of the club have a big success. ing for the belter - this is long a good lime, enjoy good food, Edward Gillis. the speaker on overdue. and do lots of good in ihe com-^ Indian Culture in Michigan was There were 43 persons present munily. W exciting, informative, and color- al the meeting. There was a boun- The dubs next meeting will ful. He told of how he got his tiful salad buffet put on by ihe be held April 6. There will be a Indian name "Talking Crow" and officers, directors, and friends, slide presentation on Africa pre- the ritual necessary lo earn the after which a short business sented by a world renow n title. He showed many artifacts meeting was held. ¥ traveler who just relumed from and explained their use in Pow- This club meets the first Thurs- there. Everyone is welcome to Wow s today, he told of the many day of each month at 1 p.m. in ANCES attend the Safari! Try ihe club, ihe Schneider Manor Commu- myths summnding this culture, vou may like it! ihe numerous government cover- nity Room on Bowes Road. They ups. and expressed optimism welcome guests and anyone Catering In & NIGHT CLUB ENTERTAINMENT private Parties City Council, cont'd.
parks, oiher city property, hind and the resi from the city's Chief of Police Barry Emmons. streets, water mains and l-A|uipment Reserve Fund. The State Liquor Control Com- sidewalks. Only one of five nurseries con- mission has final control over all Water Treatment Plant Man- tacted has submitted a bid on tree such licenses. Opening night for larkin's • "The Other Place" is scheduled for earlv spring. ager George Reagan confronted replanting at Oak wood Cemet- the council with a request to seek ery. Demmink's Nursery of Pasquale noted that the Plan- bids on sandblasting and paint- Hymn Center bid ST.^K) to plant ning Commission had approved Udell receives national award ing the darifier and pipe gallery - 6 to 7 fl. blue spruce. 13 a site plan for ihe renovaiion of in the water treatment plant, locust trees with 2*/: inch trunks. the Zephyr gas station on West Darlene Udell ol Ada. was one Alto Melhodist Church, and a worldwide marketer of high- Reagan said corrosion to the 50 - 4 to 5 fl. dwarf burningbush Main near the railroad tracks. of 250 Stanley salespersons who Greater Federation of Women's quality consumer products. The metal has developed lo the point wilh necessary soil and mulch. Harold and Rose Ball intend to recently received the "All Star Clubs to help raise funds for Company's key product seg- where structural damage could D.PW. Manager Tony Siciliano onvert the old gas station into Fund Raising Award", in recogni- programs and activities. ments include mass appeal soon occur. The council au- recommended that further bids "Yogurt Station". Pasquale lion of outstanding achievement Udell was presented the award gifiware. household and per- thorized Reagan lo seek bids for be secured before a decision is eels the renovaiion w ill be a vast as a fund raising sales specialist. al a recent regional sales rally sonal care ilemsand custom needed repairs. Reagan esti- made. improvement to the property. During the pasi year the Divi- held in Ann Arbor. cleaning systems and products mated costs it) run around In his report to the council. sion Director, worked with local Stanley Home Products is the for specialty industrial markets. S30,000 Approximately one Pasquale noted that Michael Pasquale also noted thai Con- organizations such as Order of U.S. direct sales division of third of the cost would be paid Hinkley. owner ol Hinkley ressman Paul Henry will hold Eastern Star. Swanson Circle. Stanhome Inc., Westfield. MA. from Capital Outlay ol the Water Drugs at 2173 W. Main, has i town meeting Irom KHHI to applied lor a SDI) package liq- 11:30 a.m. in Lowell Citx Hall uor license. The application was on Wednesday. March Z1' fheg These patients achieved recommeded for approval by nublic is urged to attend. DENTAL HYGIENE EXCELLENCE WESTSIDE For the Month of Feb., 1989 DR. J.E. REAGAN & DR. R.E. REAGAN EEEEDELIE BERNARD'S 207 W. Main - Lowell 897-7179 of Lowell Pizza By the Slice & Deli Sandwiches UhiSl/aSus.^ i HARDWARE STORE t "IT'S NOT JUST BETTER. .. I I .. .IT'S A LOT BETTER " i I 9 I BARGAIN I 1400 W. Main ^ 897-7049 I I I OF TH€ MONTH I i I I I CHHTOU BlSSEll i I SATURDAY i I UJ I > < FREE 16 oz. POP >(O X 0 $ Ryan Phillips Todd Dawson o cn wh,h < Courtney Phillips Thersa Thompson with Regular Size Deli Sandwich 1 Z.Da 9.88 "sr m I i Chancy Blain Chad Nowak 2-Gal. Plastic Gas Carpet-Sweep is light- I i James Hole Tim Nowak Can is rust, dent and weight compact Steel I corrosion-proof! Close- i Lisa Allchin design with cushion Jessica Hole I able spout r.V buinper i Tracy Bladey Tammy Allchin I i HELP WANTED QUANTITIES LIMITED QUANTITIES LIMITED Nick Bladey Whitney Brogger I •i Now hiring delivery persons. i Kevin Klunder Heidi Brogger MON.-FRI. 8 8 Also openings in all shifts. i Kyle Hoffman Amanda Smith 1 BERNARD'S r-r i/o ^ SAT. 8-5 i i6oi w. main {JnMl/auuz.j SUN. 10-3 Ryan Hoffman Niki Jamison STOP IN TO APPLY I LOWELL HARDWARE STORES, WESTSIDE DELI • LOWELL, Ml \897-9490 * f