\ * i. I I III- I •• I , 25C HCAG a SONS* 30OK DIAPER SPR1NGPORT, MICHIGAN 49284 The Lowell Olume 14. Issue 10 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, January 17, 1990 Along Main Street City Council accepts substation explanation. J-'l rr In a letter to the Lowell City Council, the Lowell Light * I. Proximity to existing overhead distribution lines. - 'T^T i i and Power Board stated that it reviewed and approved the * 2. Proximity to Bowes Street. v-sn - i.—^ yi K j •' * , jr*. t 1 l\ relocation of the Bowes Road substation without any inten- * 3. Undergmund electric circuits. f tional or malicious intent. 4. Overhead line maintenance. fc L wl i 'V^yv^ The Council received and reviewed the letter and accepted * 5. Vandalism. the explanation," Lowell City Manager Dave Pasquale said. To avoid similar problems in the future, the Lowell Light Under the initial survey reviewed by the council in January and Power Board said it is committed to improving communi- of 1989. it was determined by the Lowell Light and Power cations with the City Council, and furtherrecommended tha t ATTENTION! AREA RECYCLERS! engineer that the substation could not be located under the the City subject all future Light and Power construction sites power lines and would have to be moved back. to the same review process that it would apply to any other The rccyclc station in the FckxI City parking lot (1335 At the time. Williams and Works was instructed to re-survey construction in the City, including site plans, permits, and W. Main) is experiencing sporadic pickup of its recyclable ihe site, which it did in May of 1989. The survey was then on-site inspections during construction. materials. reviewed and approved by the Lowell Light and Power Board. The letter said the Board is confident that such scrutiny in ^ This is due to the transition of recycling operations from The letter staled that the difficulty in perceiving the reloca- this case would have uncovered the oversight before construc- Rccyclc Unlimited to the County. The County of Kent will tion as a problem is supported by the fact that at no time tion was completed and avoided the problem and ihe embar- he taking over the recycling operations starting Feb. 1,1990. during the three months construction process did anyone ques- rassment to the community. All rccyclcrs arc asked to not use ihe facility until Feb. tion ihe location of the substation on its current site. In regard to the substation site landscaping, it was proposed I when normal operations resume. The substation was moved south 55 feet for a number of and accepted that early in the project plantings necessary for safety and engineering reasons. The basic reasons for moving aesthetically concealing substation equipment from view VFW STEAK FRY THIS SATURDAY, JAN. 20 the site are listed as follows: would be added during the spring s planting season. The VFW will he holding their Steak Fry this Saturday, Jan. 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 307 E. Main. Lowell. Strong winds befall 36th St. tree $ The meal features steak, baked potato, and salad bar. Mary Dillrees Law - If something can go wrong LIBRARIES OFFER STORY TIMES while house-sitting it will. i Dillree with her sons Chad The Kent County Library System offers Cuddle and Read and Chris were house-sitting story times for pre-schoolers ages 3'/? - 5. for her parents while they vac- The monthly programs will be held at the Lowell Branch, ationed in the Bahamas., 325 W. Main on Monday mornings at 11 a.m. They are Both Dillree and her sons scheduled for Jan. 29, Feb. 26. March 26 and April 23. were awakened to the sound Pre-registration is required. For more information call the of a tree landing on the comer library at 897-9596. of the garage before it plum- ' These story times will be offered at the Alto branch, 6059 meted onto the hood of her Linfield on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. They are parents car Thursday morning scheduled for Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15 and April 12. (Jan. 11). For more information call the Alto branch at 868-6038. The first thing I did was grab the boys. I thought the LOCAL ARTIST FEATURED AT LAAC GALLERY house was coming down," explained Dillree. "This is The watcrcolors of local artist, Judy Tummino are pre- the second time a tree has fal- sently on view at the Lowell Area Arts Council Gallery. len on the garage." Tummino's work will be on exhibit through February 11, Prior to the befallen tree in- J990. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, I to 5 cident Dillree s son, Chad in- ®.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visit your curred severe bums on his gallery today at 149 S. Hudson St. hand and the basement of her parent's house flooded. "It s SUPER SPAGHETTI ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY A big chunk of a tree fell on the garage and car of Albert and Dot Lacic on 36th unbelieveable all the things St. Thursday, Jan. II. that have happened since my Make the day special from noon until night! Take the parents left for the Bahamas look the news real well. "My surance." Dillree said. sumers' Power then repaired cook (and whole family!) out for spaghetti at the Lowell a week before Christmas." mother laughed and said don't Dillree hired a man to any damages incurred by tele- First United Methodist Church. 621 E. Main St., Sunday, Dillree .^aid her parents worry about it, they have in- come remove the tree. Con- phone wire. Jan. 28, then return home to settle in for the big game. Serving is from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the dining room. Alenu includes spaghetti and homemade sauce, garlic bread, *llo salad, relishes and dessert. Tickets are S4.50 for adults; Insurance to cover gas leak financial losses $2.50 for those 5-12 years of age: and free for those 4 and toll free phone number that evacuation. Pasquale also under. Did you suffer a financial Dig program may share in the can be used to contact the commended Citv Clerk Betty Purchase tickets at FMB State Savings Bank, the Church loss because of last week's responsibility for the accident office daily, or at the door on Jan. 28. The dinner is spon- gas leak on West Main St.? through faulty information or Naperville. Illinois office. Morlock and Lowell Police Department Sccreian Jan sored by the Senior High youth group, to help finance a If so. not to worn, there is an inaccurate survey. O'Con- Those seeking information re- garding claims should contact Baker for attending the spring fellowship trip. Thanks for your support! insurance to cover your loss. nor says that if Hunter Fn- Ron O'Connor, an adjuster vironmental is clearly respon- Ms. Linda Odom at 1-800- phones at City Hall through- wilh American International sible, his firm will stand he- 654-9209. DRAMA CLASS PRESENTS COMEDY "AIRLINE" out the emergency. Morlock Adjustment Company, Inc. hind all claims, including a Relating to the emergency, Lowell Citv Manager Dave and Baker stayed at Cits Hall told the Lowell City Council sizable claim from the city for 0 A On Thursday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m. the Lowell Middle late into the evening answer- School Eighth Grade Drama Class will present the comedy, at their regular Monday meet- overtime paid city crews and Pasquale told the City Coun- cil that all city crews, police ing calls from residents con- "Airline." ing that his company is pre- emergency personnel. and emergency personnel per- cerned about their homes and The public is invited and admission is free. pared to cover all legitimate If you have a physical losses. O'Connor's firm is the claim, such as a bill for motel formed very well during the businesses. TICKETS FOR LAAC PLAY ON SALE SOON! insurance carrier for Hunter accomodations or for lost Environmental, the company business during ihe evacua- Tickets for the LAAC Winter Play, "Strange Bedfellows" installing the lest well at Ac- tion you should contact city Lowell grapplers will go on sale Monday, Jan. 29. lion Auto when the gas main hall for a simple claim form provided by American Inter- The dates for the play are Feb. 15, 16 and 17 and Feb. was ruptured on Monday, Jan- 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. each evening at the Lowell Middle uary 8. national Adjustment Com- drop Wildcats A:hool. Thursday performances are $4 adults: $2 Senior O'Connor said there is still pany, Inc. O'Connor apologized because the form Citizens and students. Seats for Friday and Saturday perfor- a slighl possibility that Con- Pictures & story, Page 24 sumers Power and their Miss does not list the company's Main Street, cont'd., pg. 8 v>r ' • • V.*' ? ' /iM.rrl // - w»»v* * v<« -v'i Ihe Lowell Ledger • Wednesday. January 17, 1990 - Page 2 City approves lease The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday, January 17, 1990 - Page 3 1 Students receptive to D.A.R.E., Nelson's drug message Obituaries for fairground usage D.A.R.E. (Drug Aware- The thrust of the program, peer pressure and to say no. The program is targeted to- The Lowell City Council evidence room, interview ness Resistance Education), a according to Rockford Police CAHOON - Olive M.. Ca- ward the existing fifth and HARIG - Mr. Mavnarm d ray: a son.