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Volume 17, Issue 22 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, April 14, 1993 Haynes will crown the ^3 Showboat Queen Saturday

She was named Miss Alio coin Lake. Her future ambitions are gist and/or a cosmetologist. Editor s Note: The 1993 "91-92,M and was honored for She enjoys bowling, read to be successful in the busi- Lowell Showboat Pageant the best smile in the American ing, running and exercising ness world and to be able to *ill have 11 young ladies Sweetheart Pageant. for hobbies. help others. from the Lowell/Ada area Klap is a majorette in the Her involvements are Renea's hobbies are vying for honors. Lowell High School march- many, they include Future weight-lifting and jet skiing. The Pageant will take ing band and she sings in the Fanners of America, Teens She is active in Teens In- place on Saturday, April 17 school's concert choir. Involved, Pep Club, Interna- volved and the International at 7 p.m. at the Lowell The LHS student is in- tional Club, , Club. Middle School Cafetorium. volved in senior law enforce- cheerleading, symphonic DeRidder describes herself ^Admission will be $2.50 per ment. She also swims, band, marching band and pep as straight forward, honest and person. rollerskates and bowls. "I also band. a good friend. Heather Haynes, the enjoy working within the com- Other interest include 1992 Showboat Queen, will munity," Klap explained. swimming, dancing, singing, crown the 1993 winner. Her future ambitions in- and going out with her friends. clude becoming a dog trainer, She plans on attending working as a model or possi- Grand Rapids Community Kelly Jo Cichon bly becoming a cosmetolo- College and then transferring The ( eniral Uni- gist. to Davenport to work toward Aletha Roth versity student is die daughter Hie 17-year old Plymouth a degree in business manage- of Terry and Colleen Cichon ( hrisiian junior is the daugh- ment. of9022 3 Mile Rd., Ada. ter of Steve and Barb Roth of The 1990 Lowell High 10030 Potters Rd. School graduate says her fu- ture endeavors include being Roth wants to be an el- the best teacher and role model ementary school teacher. She dial I can be. "I want to trv to enjoys leaching and motivat- insure that every child gets ing children. Laura Gort experiences that he or she may The 16-year old Lowell /wmm M / not otherwise experience in sophomore is the daughter of The junior was honored by Dan and JoAnn Gort, 9757 2 the Stale Board of Educational their environment. 1 want to Mile Road. Achievement for the Educa- help educate tomorrow's lead- Her hobbies include tion Assessment program. ers. Marlene Klap aerobics, reading, and spend- Her hobbies include col- The 16-year old Lowell ing quality time with family Roth is involved with the lecting clowns, dancing and High School sophomore is the and friends. school newspaper, student hiking. daughter of Norm and Maria Jennifer Smith In her freshman year she social, class secretary, book- Academic honors include Klap, 341 Valley Vista Drive. Smith is an 18-year old se- Renea DeRidder was a member of the store committee iind the as- being on the honor roll all four years, student of the month Klap enjoys dancing, mu- nior at Lowell High School. The Lowell senior is the cheerleading squad. semblies committee. sic, baton and modeling as her She is the daughter of Jane daughter of Roy and Karen Her future aspirations in- Roth lives and works on a Queen, cont'd., pg. 20 hobbies. and Kevin Smith, 520 Lin- DeRidder, 690 Montcalm. clude becoming a meteorolo- dairv farm. ^Reasons for grant denial deemed inappropriate

To give a thing and take a Board of Education. not approved by die State molding. The cost of diis grant is to continue to work to get Rapids Community College, diing is a devil's play toy. That updated list did not Board of Education was for totaled $18,000. money into local industry to submitted four different grant That's what happened fol- approve Lowell for the two custom skills training to help "Of course Lowell is dis- help widi training and re-train- applications lo the Michigan lowing a miscommunication grants. Attwood workers make the appointed," Korb said. "If die ing needs." Department of Education to- between the jobs people and The $31,650 grant for transition from zinc die cast funds are available again next Korb said Lowell Schools, Adult Ed., pg. 20 Governor John Engler'soffice. worker training on computer operations to plastic injection year we will re-apply. Our goal in cooperation widi Grand systems for design and inte- A press memo was sent out COACHES NEEDED grated manufacturing/finan- #on Friday April 2 stating that Along Main Street The Lowell Little League is in need of coaches for girls T- cial management, as well as Governor John Engler was ball, ages 9-12 and girls softball, ages 13-15. for quality system implemen- awarding two special grants If interested contact Bob Ford at 897-^501 or 897-7176. totaling $49,650 to Lowell tation, would have helped Area Schools to upgrade Root Lowell meet customer MEMORIAL DAY PARADE workers' skills at local indus- demands. The reason given The VFW and American Legion are taking entries for ihe tries. from die State department of 1993 Memorial Day Parade. The two local grants were Education for its removal from For more sign-up information contact Gordon Marshall, among the 73 totaling die list was its training date Parade Marshal at 897-8625. $7,274,053 which would be was after Oct. 1. used to provide training and I .owell's Director of School FLAT RIVER PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION •retraining to over 13,000 and Community Services Dick The first annual meeting of ihe Flat River Preservation people across the state. Korb said the reason was in- Association will be held April 20 at ihe Boy Scout cabin on The miscommunication appropnatc. His response was LOWELL FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH North . occurred when die release was based on Item C from die copy MOTHER/DAUGHTER BANQUET The meeting is open lo the public. sent out after die original list of die grant submitted to die was recommended by the State Department of Educa- The Lowell First United Methodist Church motber/daugh- SENIOR ALL-NIGHTER COMING commission. Ihe problem was tion for approval. It stales in ler banquet will be held Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. The Senior All-Nighter is coming soon, Friday, May 28. it had not been approved by Item C that die training in- The cost is $40. Mail to: Senior All-Nighter, 1017 N. Hudson, die State Board of Education. cluded in die project will com- LHS ACADEMIC BOOSTERS CLUB MEETING Lowell, MI 49331. Thus the release was based mence as soon as die gram is ^on a master list of all die grants approved and will be totally The next meeting of the Lowell High School Academics SENIOR ATLANTIC SEABOARD TRIP PI ANNED ®dial were okayed, but it did concluded prior to Sept. 30, Boosters Club will be Monday, April 19 in room 1-A of the The First Annual Atlantic Seaboard Senior Citizens Holi- not include die updating and 1993. High School at 7 p.m. day Celebration will be May 23 through 29. Ii will feature changes done by die Stale The second grant dial was All parents of high school students arc invited lo attend. Main St., cont'd., pg. 22 The I owt-ll l*(l(jer-\\«lm-.d;i\. April 14. IW.VPage 2 The l^owell I^d^tr-Wednesday, April 14, 1993-Pa^e 3 Cyclamen Chapter #94 recants its Future goals look bright for '2• OBITUARIES history in celebration of 100th birthday • Lowell High School's in Ihe fields ol education and schoolclassroonis, behind ilu Cyclamen Chapier #lM Frances Jefferies. Martin and govemmeni, countless others counters of Lowell biiM Order i>l ihe Easlem Slar. ol Sandra Caswell on Grand Students-of-the-Month M \ K I'll IT - Mrs. Bcalricc HALF. • M area re I E. Hale, Coniniilteesor as Grand Rep- have given ol their time, en- nesses, worked in the lacio. S. Barlk'll. accd S3.ol Grand aeed ^O.died Thursday. April Michigan, iscelebralineiheir resiMilalives. ergy, and wisdom in unself- ries, worked along side ol ih, Six students have been Her teacher nominator Rapids. pasH'd a\\a\ Fucs- S. 1^3. She is surv ived by lOOih birthday on April 1^. Barle is the son of Ray The Order of the Eastern ish service w he revert he a* has community rebuilding aiia named April Students-of-the- praises her skills, adding that da\. April (\ 1^3. Sur\ i\ me her hushand. Phloms: chil- 1^3. The Chapier w as insli- and Linda Barle of Lowell. Star is a charitable organi/a- been a need. Countless lund- floods, fires and storm dam Month at Lowell High School. she is "eager to learn." She arc her husband. How ard: her dren. Jerry (Joann) Hale. luled in November, 1882 un- He loves sports and spends a tion w iih Masonic T ies, but is raisers throughout the years age and served meals in They are seniors Jennifer calls Ramirez "the epitome of dnldroii. Edward and Lesley Gloria(Michael)Oreanek. all der one year dispensation. lot of time participating in not a Masonic organi/ation. have provided for educational Rotarians and other busi- Brown and Veronica a student, totally self-reliant (Hoh) Barileii. Belly and ol Lowell: eiehi erandchil- The name Cyclamen was various activities such as The wives, sisters, mothers, scholarships and any other nesses and served benefii dm ^ Ramirez; junior, Connie and self motivated." Ramirez I « H Cane Queen for 1^3. I TUESDAY: Cheesebur- i the M.A.G. DRIVE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DIS- ger m a bun (or Rib-B- TRICT NO. 1. to consist of the following de- TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special Que Pork - MS & HS). scribed 'nts^iv:! oareels of land against which all assessment roll as prepared has been reported cole slaw or buttered r ora f ortlcp Oi 'he • ostofthe improvements shall to the Township Board and is on file with the corn, fresh or canned W iini a Irllou "ll ain't ill#* inonrv. Iml >' fruit pudding milk SKCtAL be sp^ciai.y assessed: Township Clerk at the Township Hail for public tin- |irim*i|ilr ol tlir tiling/* ilV llir inonrv. examination. —kin lluhlKinl : WEDNESDAY: Chicken Men's or Ladies MAC. Drive nuggets (or sliced roast Special Assessment District No. 1 TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR turkey - MS & HS). A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OB PARCEL mashed potatoes or nee Lots and Parcels Numbered: OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESS- & gravy steamed green 41-12-03-176-015 41 12-03-152-008 I beans fresh baked din- SLACKS MENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE ner rolls and butter 41-12-03-152-009 41. 12-03-154-010 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE STATE TAX assorted fruit or gelatin, 41-12-03-153-012 4r 12-03-154-006 TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER milk The Lowell Ledger PAIR 41-12-03-153-006 41 12-03-177-006 THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPE- j—,11 K,,, ma 41-12-03-154-011 41 12-03-176-013 CIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID THURSDAY: Taco with FOR » < 41-12-03-152-007 41 12-03-301-019 OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS meat, cheese and lettuce 41-12-03-152-013 41 12-03-153-005 AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT (or chicken fajita - MS & •7.99 Thanks for stoftpmii hy 9 (iLui I can ilo this after work l isten 41-12-03-153-017 41 12-03-154-002 AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be I II txuv mir answerMiier UuLiy HS). buttered corn and (USPS 45-830) u v mvd a used cur for our daughter : 41-12-03-176-003 41 12-03-152-016 made by an owner or party in interest, or his or Spanish rice, cornbread I^ibiishcii weekly for SK) a ye;ir in Keni County. S14 with butter and syrup, fresh 41-12-03-153-010 41 12-03-152-006 her agent, in person, in the alternative, an a yejir outside Uic county by die Lowell Ledger CURTIS CLEANERS i MH jr. H J"? AI'H Irjan should be easy t«i Whether you (.all or stop m. you II find your applicj of canned fruit, milk 41-12-03-152-001 41 12-03-153-013 appearance or protest can be filed with the re rcmovinK the red upe We re takinK appluaiKms b> Publishing Company. 105 N, Broadway St., Lowell. tion takes j short 10 minutes, or less There are no 41-12-03-153-015 41 12-03-154-004 Township by letter prior to the hearing in phone And we re even setiinx "P hidden fees And we'll have your Mi 49331. spetiill lines v, yfju can apply after work. FRIDAY: Half day of LAUNDROMAT • SHIRT LAUNDRY answer by the next day 41-12-03-176-006 41 12-03-152-011 which case a personal appearance at the 5 until h p m Monday through Thursday At FMB. an H 2V*, APK loan is that > school for students - No Roger K. Brown Tall us from yrtur home, your car. 41-12-03-176-016 41 12-03-176-002 hearing is not required. fast, that convenient So when you need lunches anywhere Want to discuss your l'»an in to talk about money, talk to us first At Publisher LOWELL • West Main & Valley Vista 897-9809 41-12-03-152-005 41 12-03-152-010 person' Visit any one of our many offices FIB I MB we re as near as your phone (616) 897-9261 41-12-03-154-003 41 12-03-154-009 This Notice was authorized by the Township Mhert people like banking better There is also a 3rd choice Second Class Postage Paid a! Lowell. Ml, MICHIGAN ST. . Michigan & College 451 -4908 everyday of a chef salad 41-12-03-176-010 41 12-03-153-009 Board of the Township of Grattan Published every Wednesday BECKWITH CENTER - EastLeonaid 235-7570 •; for students in the middle 41-12-03-176-007 41 12-03-154-008 Stop in or call your FMB banker today. After 5, POSTMASTLR: Send address change to and high schools Weekly MADISON SQUARE • Madison & Mall 245-3333 41-12-03-176-005 41 12-03-177-008 Peggy Gumey, Township Clerk phone I-800-FMB-TILS. Mon.-Thurs. prepaid lunches welcome The Lowell Ledger. P O. Box 128. ROCKFORD- Rocklord Canter 866-1766 41-12-03-152-015 41 12-03-153-008 Township of Grattan a K* I.oweII, Mi 40331 •J llw l.owell Iiter-Wednesday, April 14. 1993-Page 4 The liowell l^edjjer-Wednesday, April 14, 1993-Pajje 5 avoid harm by stringent meth- Prayer: 1 love Thee ods. But discipline doesn't Heavenly Father. I apprcci- make a child love his parent ale Thy chastening for I know less if punishment is applied it is proof of Thy great low with discretion. A child may for me. Just now I seek to Devotions not appreciate them at the time draw closer lo Thee and to hut he will realize later that love Thee more and more. By Pauline the spankings he received Amen. were for his good. Our Heavenly Father Let me love Thee more and must chastise His children more And w c have know n ami our children. We are to teach occasionally. We do not al- Till this Heeling, Heeling life Dear Thad: fx'licved the love that God them to avoid danger and de- ways understand His dealings is o'er: At the meeting, I carefully reviewed both resolutions prior Following the March 22, 1993 special meeting of the lo taking any action and I was confident thai everyone under- hath to as . . . 11 John 4:16). struction. A mother or father with us. hut we must believe Till my soul is lost m love Lowell Board of Education, it became evident that a serious stood that the only reason for notifying Dave of the Board's would he unwise indeed to He loves us. Sometimes He In a brighter, brighter world misunderstanding has developed within the community and il intent lo not extend the contract was only lo avoid this legal After punishing I be chil- allow a child to play on a allows us to go through hard above. also appears that the Board's inaction that evening combined dren. ihey have come lo me. superhighway. A parent places in order to draw us Catch 22. had's wilh your article regarding David Burdeite, Bushnell's Prin- put theirchubhy amis around would be unkind and unjust closer to Him. Perhaps He is FANNY J. CROSBY cipal, may have led to this problem. In your article you mentioned that the Board openly con- my neck and said, "I love to allow a youngster to play wailing for us to say. "I love houshts The most serious misunderstanding is that the Board sidered Dave's performance. That is not correct. In response you. Mama." with poison, fire, or danger- vou. Father. discussed Dave Burdene's performance and was considering lo an inquiry from the audience, 1 restated the legal require- It is our duty lo demand ous weapons. Sometimes action to discharge or terminate David Burdelle's employ- ments of our actions and al no time did Ihe Board discuss any obedience and respect from children can onlv be taueht to ment with the district. The Board was not asked lo fire, administrator's performance. Decke selected as discharge, or terminate Mr. Burdelle's employment. What As I have written several limes before in this column, was at slake, however, was a somewhat complicated set of David Burdeite was not being considered for employment Mr. and Mrs. \N illiam Hunter termination or discharge and for this confusion we extend our when I am faced wilh a dilemma or being questioned for a actions thai were necessary becausc of legally, dictated dead- student coordinator for sincere apologies to him and his family and lo the community. siory I wrote or information I chronicled in a story, I often lines. Hunters celebrate refer to a memorandum which is entitled "The Newspaper In Mr. Burdette wasoffcred a retirement package that evening Likewise, the Board extends il apology lo Dr. Esch for the HARDEES/ volunteer program a Free Society - Reminder of What a Free Press Means To that included several provisions. Based upon current law in public perception created by this misunderstanding and lo Board member Jack Lane, who was left hanging without Us." Michigan, David had 21 days to consider that offer and either LEDGER Michigan State Iniver- tation, training and follow- It was written by Dr. Fred Newton Scott, creator of the accept or reject the conditions or negotiate additional provi- support for his motion. He alone fully understood that his 60th anniversary sity sophomore Christine M. up in the patient services and motion was being made solely for the purpose of meeting legal BIRTHDAY first continuous course in journalism in die U.S. at the sions if he saw fit. Al the end of 21 days, David then had the Decke, daughter of Mary and pediatricsdepartment. Decke requirements, not lo punish or lake any action against David CLUB University of Michigan in 1890. It defines for me what a right lo sign the document and accept the terms for early Darrell Beimerslrom Lowell, will also continue lo volun- newspaper is and should be, belter than anything else I've retirement. If he chose to sign the document, he then had 7 Burdette. has been selected as a Slu- teer four hours per week at in Lakeland, FL If your name appears below in the read. For that reason, it remains hung above my desk. days more lo determine whether lo go through wilh the denl Coordinator of the vol- Ingham Medical Center in HARDEES/LEDGER BIRTHDAY CLUB COLUMN, Item seven of this definition states that a newspaper is a retirement. As a result of this error in communications, steps have been Mr. and Mrs. William For those who would like unteer program at Ingham Lansing. chronicler of facts and a minister of the tnith. Slate law also provides that if the School Board does not initialed lo change the administrative contract review system. Hunter will Iv celebrating to send cards, the address is: stop in and get your birthday card at the Ledger office. Medical Center. MSU, through its Ser- 1 have learned most recently dial an article I wrote on intend lo extend an administrator's contract, that the Board In ihe future, all contracts will come before the Board well in I heir Mlh wedding anniver- 1112 Beacon. Lakeland. FL The card entitles you to a FREE Decke. a physiology pre- vice-Learning Center, oper- March 24, regarding Dave Burdette, came up shy of these must notify the administrator not less lhan 90 days prior lo the advance of the April 1st roll-over dale, perhaps as early as sar\ on April 15. 33S05. ice cream at Hardee's! med major, w ill assist MSL 's atesoneof the largest student standards. It wasn't through malice or any ill intent on my expiration of the contract of its intent not lo extend. With a January each year. April 15: Margaret Yoder, Roudabush. Angie Farrell, Service Learning Center w ith volunteer programs in the na- behalf. The procedure I used to attain information was one June 30 expiration date, the ninety day deadline for Dave's Board actions are not an exact science and the Board does tion. Charles Behnke, Terry Jacob Billingsley. volunteer recruitment, orien- I've used countless limes before when I've been unable to contract was April 1,1993. not get together ahead of lime lo plan its actions. We will make Kinsley, Dave Carpenter, April 17: Dennis Ryder. Jill attend a meeting. This lime, for the first lime, it failed me, and The Problem: Since the 28 day period for Dave lo review mistakes from time to lime and only hope that none will create BANKRUPTCY Mark Hays, Fred Oesch, Jr. Harris, Joe Mem man. Lucille more importantly, it failed Mr. Burdeite. The Lowell Ledger the early retirement offer would begin on March 22nd, it the serious misunderstanding that this one created. DIVORCE/CUSTODY April 16: Kathleen Zywicki, Erickson. Elsie Franks, Betty "Flour Power" the regrets that. would end after April 1, 1993. Therefore, in order lo not Lon Gerard, Jack Ryder, Erickson, Heather Ve/ino. Due lo this, I have decided lo use this space lo print a letter violate the law requiring a ninety (90) day notice, the Board BUSINESS CORPORATION Steve Kropf, Sam April 18: Rick Warner, Doug theme for Garden written by Board President Ray Quada, chronicling die would have lo notify Dave of its intent not to extend the Our Regrets, genesis of die problem and the dispelling of any inaccuracies DEEDS/LAND CONTRACTS Anchors, Jon Kinsey. Angela contract one additional year (from July 1, 1994 lo June 30, Ray Quada, President Vezino. Club meeting April 19 in die story's account. 1995) lo avoid ihe automatic extension on April 1, 1993. Lowell Board of Education April 19: Karrie Akers, Krissie Akers, Heidi Noskey, The Lowell Showboat ol the Showhoal and Kinu CRIMINAL DEFENSE Serne & Rulh Harris. Lisa Allcbin, Garden Club is hosting this Milling. Huge battles are going on along 132 miles of front in LITIGATION Passeno set to Sharon Bowden, Michelle year's Federated Garden A do/en area exhibitors France with great losses, though the Allied line are said Billingsley. Clubs of Michigan District will share with Ihe visitors a to be holding. w th Drs Paul Gauth e^, April 20: Carrie Thomel, Jim Lang & Joyce deJong wed in May IV spring Meeting at the First lasle of Lowell's business and by The First Amendment is battered but not beaten in the Hsslth ' ' Jim Hodges, Dick Ye iter, I nited Methodist Church on eullural atmosphere. James Priscilla Sedition bill before Congress that would prohibit both LIVING WILLS AND TRUSTS Sara Johnston, Carol Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. April 19. 1^3. Approxi- Doyle of King Milling will Ih* Lussmyer hindrance of draft and Liberty Bond campaigns, and PROBATE & ESTATE PLANNING Seme of Ada. are pleased to VanWeelden,. Matthew mately P5 Garden Club em- giving an afternoon presenta- speaking out against the government, flag, constitution announce the engagement of Peters, Rick Briggs. Bobbie bers Irom West Michigan w ill tion on King Milling's long or uniforms; honest criticism is permitted. their daughter, Leslie Ann to White, Chris Johnson. he allendinglhisallday meet- and proud history in Lowell. The Aeronautical Society of America says that gov- Robert Kent Passeno. April 21: Amber Bouck. ing. ernment officials' statements have been untrustworthy TUMMM & TUMHNO, P.C.Passen o is the son of Mrs. Tony Dommer, Jennifer The theme for the event Library offers about airplane manufacture. Many delays have been Gasper, Joe Grummet, Phyllis /assenoof Sand Lake will he Flour Power" with experienced and only 25 new warplanes have actually and Ken Passeno of Grant. Brandon Onan, Megan the host club. Lowell Show- storytime for been delivered overseas. 897-5931 Racine, Michael Wriizbl. The wedding ceremony hoal Garden Club, givini* 30 Years Combined Experience pre-schoolers will take place on Mav 15. emphasis to ihe long heritage 50 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - APRIL 15,1943 1W3. Reading makes ihe world SCLEROTHERAPY FOR VARICOSE VEINS The Lowell area quota for War Savings Bonds by the go * round. That's why the Kent end of April is $132,000. Hoping for more individual County Library System in- Ledger Entries Many patients suffer from small varicose veins in the lower participation, officials say the first loan drive was at least vites pre-schoolers ages 3 1 2 extremities that they feel are unsightly. Commonly reported 50 percent financed by banks and insurance compa- lo five to a Merry-Go-Round of 100. 75, 50 and 2S Years Ago symptoms of small varicose veins include aching, throbbing, nies. AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Storytime featuring stories, burning, and cramping. Most varicose veins are asymptomatic Schools will open and close earlier after spring vaca- songs and rhymes. and the affected patient seeks treatment because of their ADA COMMUNITY tion so more work can be done on farms and victory The Lowell branch has its cosmetic appearance. In the past, vein stripping was per- REFORMED CHURCH CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY gardens. T CALVARY CHRISTIAN storytime Friday. April 23 and 100 YEARS AGO IN THE JOURNAL - APRIL 12,1893 formed lo resolve larger varicosities but Ihis was a rather 7227 ry5f'>aDC eH ve* Df 676-1032 CHURCH OF LOWELL REFORMED CHURCH One wartime benefit is standardization of jar tops for Pastor THOMAS J BARTHA /i Meeting at the Lowell Middle School Alto has its is scheduled An editorial bemoans the loss of good soil through uncomfortable procedure which often had limited long term Morning Worship 10 00 A M OF LOWELL re-use for canning. (12675 Foreman) Thursday, April 22. one-crop agriculture and suggests that yard waste (in benefits. A newer procedure is now used lo destroy small Sunday School 1120AM v REV CARL J REITSMA - 897-9836 The Lowell Masons will have a temple of their own, 1151 West Mam Street. Lowell. M! Registration is necessary. 1893 that meant manure), green manure (plowing under varicose or "spider" veins called sclerotherapy. Evening Worship 6 00 P M Sunday Morning Worship the so-called Pullen Block adjoining City Hall on the east. /i' \ Morning Worship 10:00 A. M For more information call the Sclerotherapy is a simple procedure that can be performed j' —And Childre n s Activities 10:00 A M. vegetation) and fertilizer can bring land back to good We invite you to make A congressional resolution passed last December Sunday School 11 20 A M Youth Sen icesdepartmenl at productivity. in the physicians office. Il is more cost effective lhan vein this community church HA Midweek Bible Studies and Youth Groups Evening Worship 6:00 PM decrees that civilians stand at attention (men remove i/.'i > jVVHr ^4-3253 the Lowell branch. Sign of spring: the public drinking fountain has been stripping lo eradicate small varicosities. Sclerotherapy is done your church home mJ'-, !) "LISTENING AND HELPING" Nursery available at both services hats) and place the right hand over the heart for the by injecting a sclerosing solution into the lumen of the vein. WELCOME TO ALL 097-0077 Barrier Free 897-^5% or ihe Alio branch. turned on. salute to the flag. The former practice was to extend the 868-6038. A wind and thunderstorm knocks down large num- After injection of a small amount, a compression dressing is arm towards the flag, (which is too close to the Nazi ALTON BIBLE CHURCH bers of chimneys, barns, houses, trees and fences in applied and maintained for a few days. The solution causes FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL salute, the article does not say). OF LOWELL Lincoln Lake Ave at 3 Mile Road southern Michigan, and a tidal wave hits St. Joseph with inflammation and damage lo Ihe lining of the vessel, causing Sunday School 10:00 A M CHURCH OF LOWELL no warning. the vein to shrink. 2275 West Mam Street (United Church of Christ) Morning Worship 11 00 A M AREA The first log drive of the season passed through Sclerotherapy is usually performed by a dermatologist or Sun Worship Services .9:30AM & 6 00PM Evening Praise 6 00 PM 404 North Hudson • 897-5906 25 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - APRIL 11,1968 Sunday School 1100AM Wednesday AWANA 7:00 PM Fallasburg last Saturday. vascular surgeon. Coniraindicalions to sclerotherapy are preg- Heavy winds uproot a tree near the Showboat and Awana - Wednesday 6.30 PM. (Sept - April) Worship and Church School 10 00 A M Morse Lake has the highest water level in years, so nancy, breast feeding, or a history of deep vein blood clots. Ladies Bible Study - Tues ... 9 30 A M Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 PM Dr Roger LaWarre Pastor take the roof off the old canning factory. i the two swamp crossings near it are treacherous. Complications of the procedure are rare but minimal side Prayer Meeting, call for location 7 00 PM Eleanor Martin Director of Education REV KENNETH R MCGEE Pasior The Chamber of Commerce comes out with a four- effects can occur and these include localized pain, swelling, Roger MacNaughton Director of Music Announcing the arrival ol JOEGERKIN PASTOR 897 0017 897 5648 or 897 4273 color brochure. Barrier-Free Nursery Provided 75 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - APRIL 11,1918 redness at the injection site, and blistering. These side effects YOU ARE WELCOME' Lawrence Taylor Monks, DAN NAVE ASSOC PASTOR 897 6737 The editor says that although today's edition marks typically resolve spontaneously within a few days. Most bom March 4, 1W al 4 a.m. Principal Harold R. Smith is named the new Superin- the 75th anniversary of Ledger publication, the paper people that have had the procedure have been pleased wilh the weighing 7 lbs. 14 o/. and tendent of Schools. The school board offered present FIRST UNITED METHODIST GOOD SHEPHERD superintendent S. C. Mitchell a substantial increase in was officially "born" in 1893. results. ST. MARY'S measuring 21 inches long, are The new 1-96 access road for Lowell is in final plan- CHURCH OF LOWELL LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSIONARY CHURCH salary, but he is "considering other opportunities." Varicose veins may be prevented by avoidance of standing 10501 SeWewoodPh 097-7105 CATHOLIC CHURCH his parents Lucy Atkinson and ning stages and the new "Middle School" starts planning 621 E Mam Street 897-5936 10305 Bluewater Highway Michigan ordered 1000 Ford tractors to help the farm in one place for long periods of lime, maintaining ideal body ^EGULAP HOUPS Sunday School 9:45 A M 402 N Amity Stan Monks, of Freeport. for construction. Worship Service 11 00 A M labor shortage. Kent County's share is 15, of which nine weight, wearing support stockings and regular exercise. El- Morning Worship 9 00AM & 10 45 A M Morning Worship 10 00AM, He is welcomed home by Consumers Power proposes to discontinue opera- Evening Service 6:00 PM have already been bought at cost, $750. Leon McCarty evating the legs above the level of the heart everyday for 20 Church School 9 30 to 10 30 A M Sunday School & Adult Bible 9:00 A.M. MSGNR JAMES MORAN his big brolher Duslin tions at the Cascade dam, thus possibly losing 15 miles Prayer and Praise - Wed . 7:30 PM and John Krum of Lowell, and Jacob Layer of Alto are the minutes may help decrease the pressure in the veins of the REV WILLIAM AMUNDSEN. MINISTER JOSEPH FREMER. PASTOR Atkinson. GLENN H MARKS Senior Pastor. 897 9110 MASSES of recreational waters to the residents. lower extremities. Nursery available at both services 897-8307 Proud grandparents are i local lucky ones. Barrier • Free Entrance STAN GERIG Associate Pasior 897 5894 Saturday Mass 5 30PM ALL ARE WELCOME! Sunday Masses 9 00 & 11 00 AM Lawrence and Alice Monks, of Alto and Mae Ellison ol Biu Lake. TX. I he I 4twell I rd^tT-VN «lnfs(l;i\. Xpril 14. I^W-Pajjeft The I^»well I^djier-Wednesday, April 14, 1993-Pa^e 7 \s p.irt ol <»iir urban revitali/ation program. \si passed a percent rollback «»n iiuio msur.nicc rates. \\ r ;ilsn provided more information than what anyone wanted lo costs. proved ;i proposal that will keepchildrenofwellan n passed legislation lo cut your pmperU taxes and ensure all know. Again, contrary to the Free Press article, the Since Lowell Area Schools has 10.500 registered voters, in school hy linancialK penali/ing irresponsible - public sc hools are adequately and fairK I undi d, so that .ill Growing Together campaign did just lhat! and since both surveys were "significant al the 95 percent Another will ensure that public assistance recipi, :ii children will gel the quality education they deserve. •in Two highly publicized opinion surveys of randomly se- level of confidence," we can deduce that the survey results participating in either job training, education or c« Senate lawmakers also addressed concern nhout access to 'inniumi; On Line lected registered voters were conducted by Project Outreach represented 9,975 registered voters. Again, since 70 percent si r\ ice programs. and the cost of health care by reforming the medical liability under the direction of Ned Hubbel. The distinct purpose of of the respondents surveyed said they preferred the LOWER > system. Michigan's medical liability insurance rales were s<> MILLAGE rale for a LONGER PERIOD OF TIME, we can, Last year, the Senate completed an agenda. onl\ to M t , both surveys was to inform residents about the proposal, out of sync with the rest of the nation that we were losing with Lowell School Superintendent bottled up in the House. After the 1992 elections, m v.},., ^ assess the needs of the district, and to convey information "in theory," assume that 6,982 would prefer the same if the quality medical professionals to other states, resulting in voters called out for change, supporting political iiewcoiiu-rs about possible methods of financing the project if it passed. bond issue was approved. access and skyrocketing cost problems. Fritz Esch Project Outreach became so fascinated with the Lowell Area The second survey "statistically indicated" lhat if the vote Post humus such as Ross Perot, the makeup of the Legislature as\\\]n\{. Besides addressing these top issues of concern, we also were held the week the survey was taken, that the proposal dramatically changed. We had 30 new members in the stau School community lhat it did the second survey "without passed a significant crime package which would cut down on charge." Both telephone surveys were conducted by 80 com- would pass wilh 54 percent of the total voting yes. The actual House, nearly all of whom ran on campaigns of renewed DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF? criminal activity by giving law enforcement the tools it needs munity volunteers who used every available phone at At- vote on the September ballot was approved by 52 percent of MAJOR LK(;iSL\TIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS" commitment and change in the system. to battle society's wrongdoers. For example, one proposal twood Corporation between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on four con- the voters, far better the single vote approval of the 1960 bond Republicans and Democrats rolled up their sleeves and sc- ^ In the early IQWs, Lowell School District residents were would allow the police lo use wiretaps lo tape a conversation secutive evenings calling 950 randomly selected residents to issue. Hopefully the proercssihaf has occurrcd over ihe lasi ihree out lo get the people of Michigan what they wanted and asked to approve a bond issue for a new high school. The real while investigating specific drug-related offenses. Another obtain data which was statistically significant at the 95 percent Further, the same information was published in the Lowell months shows ihai ihe Legislature is breaking through last deserved. With a lot of hard work and compromise, wc issue then was the same as it is today - to provide children with would enable them lo enter a building without knocking if il level. Ledger under the "Did You Know" column, again published year s gridlock. Al the start ol the 1993-94 session. Governor delivered. The gridlock of yesterday has evaporated, chased would cause evidence to be lost or the officer's safety to be in the best possible educational program our dollars can buy so in the "two colored fliers" mailed to every resident of the Engler and the Republican leaders of both ihe House and awav bv the demands of the electorate. The specific question asked was, "There are two different danger. J J they can compete as adults in the work place of the future. Lowell Area School District, and mentioned on several occa- Senate joined forces to outline a 21 -point list of priorilies lo be ways to finance a school bond issue. One is to pay a higher Environmental protection was another area of action. Sen- While we won't always agree, I believe our arguments will Many have reminded me that the current Lowell High School sions in the Grand Rapids Press articles. Every community addressed early in the year. And between January and March, millage in the early years of the payment period but pay it for ate lawmakers passed funding for the Federal Clean Air Act be based on substance and not on pure politics. Our next biu was passed by "one" vote! meeting and coffee hour held prior to the election contained we took up and passed 17 of those bipartisan, comprehensive a shorter period of time. The other way is a lower millage rate and a proposal lo address the combined sewer overflow project is the state budget, and I am optimistic about the end Contrary to the article in the Detroit Free Press of April 5, a thorough discussion of how the district would pay the bill if items. in the early years but pay it for a longer period of time. As a problem facing many Michigan communities. result. Our goal, once again, is to pass a balanced buduci that was not the case with the school bond issue overwhelm- voters passed the issue. .Alter months of debating in the past, the Michigan Senate And our strides didn't stop there. without raising any taxes. ingly approved by district voters in September 1990. The voter, which way do you prefei? A higher rate for shorter While the Detroit Free Press writer's intent seemed to be Last fiscal year, Michigan was the only state to balance its Board of Education and community members who were the period of time, or a lower rate for a longer period of time?" condemning Michigan school districts for "duping" taxpay- budget without cutting education or raising taxes. In fact, ^driving force behind the campaign were some of the brightest, 70 percent of all respondents said they preferred the lower ers into long term school bond obligations without their Michigan has been one of the very few states to aetuallv most well informed community leaders with whom I have rate for the longer time and 19 percent said they preferred the knowledge and used Lowell as a prime example, it should be ConventioiiH art' likt* reduce its overall tax burden. It's also encouraging to see the ever worked. It should be noted that some of those leaders higher rate for a shorter period of time. Those respondents noted that the Staff writer who wrote the article never person- FMB State Savings Bank rt nii**. an raj»y way «»f ilral- state's unemployment rate sinking below the national average were students of the "new" 1960 Lowell High School who had were further broken down into parents of school children and ally contacted any Lowell Schools official or member of the iii^ Hitii till' roinmrm' of for the first lime in more lhan two decades. The way things done their homework, graduated from LHS and were prepared parents who didn't have kids in school. 72 percent of parents Board, nor any chairperson of the Growing Together Cam- relations. —Frrva Stark have gone in the past few weeks indicates to me that Michiuan's to develop the vision and carry on the challenge for the next who had children in school and 69 percent of parents who did paign before writing the article and using Lowell as an future looks brighter than ever. few generations. not have kids in school said they preferred the lower rate over example. Half Iruths and misinformation can only be pre- Learning from the voting margin of the 1960^, those same a longer period of lime, while 17 percent and 21 percent vented through an in depth study of a community before "Employee of Board Members and community leaders were very insistent respectively said they preferred the higher rate for a shorter writing such an article. Maybe the Detroit Free Press writer vanced equipment available that the 1990 Grow ing Together campaign be a highly visible period of time. Approximately 5 percent of each group said should be recycled through his high school journalism class today." campaign which assessed community needs, attitudes and they didn't have an opinion or their answer would depend on and have his homework checked before history repeats itself. Lowell Healing (fc Ai Conditioning has been serv- the Month" ing the area since 1984 and are members of the Better Business Bureau. Industrial developments a concern for planning commission

When will Lowell Town- Commission members was best lo lake care of ihe Roland Lubbinge thinks erty?" said Lubbinge industry, that is one thing, but ship have enough industrial could not give a definite rea- issue now before the courts the current land use plan is not He went on to stale "If we why do we need it al such a development? This question son as lo why the land was put did. beneficial to the communily (Lowell Township) need more large scale." Lowell Heating & Air ARCOAIRE products. faces the planning commis- on the land use plan as an "We wanted to settle this or to residents whose land has Conditioning is expanding Lowell Heating & Air Condi- |Sion in regards to a proposed industrial site. It was specu- issue beforeadevelopercould been designated industrial. their line ol equipment and tioning will market the full industrial site oelween 52nd lated by several members lhat lake us to court, then the court "Were not doing justice

has recently announced a new line of Lennox fum.;;'es, air and 60th off Foreman Rd. the land was set aside for fu- would decide where to put to landowners when we split itliliation w ith Lennox indus- conditioners, heatpumps and The land consists of 110 ture use when the industrial industry in the township," said their land in half, making half tries. lighl commercial equipment acres of wetlands and prime site al 1-96 was loo full to commission member David of il agricultural and the other Lennox is a leading manu- to its customers. agricultural farms. house any more industry. Simmonds. half industrial. How are ihey The first professional baseball team still play- Joyce Thuston facturer of healing and air Evert P. Bek, President of Concern over the land According to one com- If the proposed site is left supposed to sell that prop- ing are the Cincinnati Reds. conditioning products based came at last week's township mission member, the idea was on die land use plan il would Lowell Heating & Air Condi- Green ridge Realu an- in Richardson, TX. board meeting, when the lo deal widi ihe entire indus- give Lowell more industrial tioning said, "The Lennox nounced that Joyce Thuston Touether with Township Supervisor, John trial issue so the commission land than all but two Kent reputation for quality prod- received Sales Associate ol Timpson, asks why the land would not have lo go through County Townships, wilh 390 y////i/i//////zzzzzzzyuct\ s and outstanding service the Month for the month ol |iad been targeted for indus- all formalities in the future. acres allocated for industrial 'GivGivee A Gift that / 111 well with our philosophy March. of serving our customer's trial use in the future Another member stated it use. will be remembered all This award recogni/es needs. 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<• 1 18841 Potters Rd. Just east Notices in The Ledger's Lowell Senior Center. All DAY - V.F.W. Post 8303 every Thursday evening at TUBS., APRIL 27: 12 45 of Montcalm Ave. at 1 p.m. "Coming Events" are free are welcome. meets at the V.F.W. the Saranac Public Library. Book Review, Eunice New members and guests of charge to any non-profit Clubroom, 307 E. Main St., Weigh-ins al 6:45 p.m. Vanderveen. organization in the Lowell. EVERY MON.: Boy Scout Lowell at 8;00 p.m. are welcome. Ada. Alto, and Saranac Troop 102, for boys 11 and FIRST AND THIRD WED., APRIL28; Women s WOMEN OFTHEMOOSE: area. We prefer such no- up, or completing the 5th TUESDAYS - Take Off THURSDAY: The Alto Li- Traveling Breakfast tices to be kept brief and to grade, will meet from 7 to Pounds Sensibly Tops #M ons Club meets at Dari's at Business meeting is held the third Monday of each be submitted by mail, but 8:30 p.m..duringthe school 1372 meets every Tuesday 7 p.m. THURS., APRIL 29 will accept notices by phone month, at 8 p.m. year, in the Scout Cabin, at evening at the Lowell Con- Mother/daughter banquet at 897-9261. SECOND the end of North Washing- gregational Church EVERY with special speaker. Helen LOWELL AREA ARTS Mr* ton Street. Enjoy activities basement. Corner of Spring THURSDAY Lowell VFW Stewart. Punch bowl 6 SECOND MONDAY COUNCIL 149 S. Hudson LISTING m like hiking and camping and and Hudson Sts. Weigh- Auxiliary No. 8303 meets p.m.: dinner & speaker 6 30 EACH MONTH: The South learn skills that can last a ins at 5:45 p.m. at 3:30 p.m. at the VFW St. Hours: Monday thru Fri- at Alton Bible Church Cor .., Kent 4-H group regular day. 1 to 5 p.m.: Satur- lifetime. For more informa- Post, 307 W. Main Street, ner of Lincoln Lake Ave MAGAZINE meetings at 7 p.m. in the tion call 897-8829. days and Sundays, 1:30 to EVERY SECOND & Lowell. and 3 Mile Rd., 897 5648 Alto Elementary School 4:30 p.m. Closed holidays. mmk FOURTH TUES.: Qua-Ke- Tickets: 84.50, adult S2 50 65 cafeteria. Phone 897-8545 SECOND MONDAY OF Zik Sportsmen's Club - 2ND THURSDAY EACH children, 12 & under Paid EACH MONTH: The meets at 8 p.m. at the Club MONTH: All Lowell area reservations must be m by' Features Complete SECOND MONDAY OF LOWELL LIBRARY Bowne Township Histori- building at 1400 Foreman senior citizens are cordially April 18. EACH MONTH The Lowell cal Society will hold its Road, Lowell. invited to attend the Lowell HOURS Open Mon. 10:30 Listings off Lowell Area Schools Board of Edu- regular meetings at the Community Education a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Wed., Cable TV Channels cation meets at 7:30 p.m. Township Office, 6059 lunch and learn at 12 p.m., 12:30p.m. to8:30p.m. and SECOND TUES. OF FRI., MAY 28: Senior all- in the Board of Education Linfield E., Alto. The meet- at Lowell High School. The Fri. & Sat., 12:30 to 5:30 On A Daily Basis. EVERY MONTH: Lowell nighter coming soon. Cost office located in the Middle ing is at 7:30 p.m. cost of lunch for 1992-93 p.m. youth football meetings at $40. Mail to Senior All- School. 12675 Foreman school year is $2.20. Call 7 p.m. at the Lowell High Nighter, 1017 N. Hudson Complete & Road. FOURTH MONDAY OF ALTO LIBRARY HOURS: School. Everyone wel- Marge at 897-8434 to make Lowell, Ml 49331 EACH MONTH: American come. your reservation and learn Open Tues. 12 - 8 p.m.; Easy To Use EVERY MONDAY Legion Clark-Ellis Post 152 about the program to be Thurs. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; MAY 23 - 29; 1st Annual! EVENING: Euchre will be at Lowell VFW Hall. 307 E. WEDNESDAY: Rollaway presented. Sat. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Phone Atlantic Seaboard Senior played at the V.F.W. Post Main St. at 8 p.m. Ltd. Senior Bowling, 1 p.m. 868-6038. Listings Coincide Citizens Holiday Celebra 8303 at 7:30 p.m. Admis- 55 and over. SATURDAYS - Take Off tion. Featuring With Numbers On sion is SI. prizes. Public EVERY TUESDAY MORN- Pounds Sensibly Tops #M I WED., APRIL 14: Turkey Beach, Norfolk Naval Base welcome. ING: Coffee break, a 2ND WEDNESDAY: Men s 1493 meets every Sat. at dinner, family style at Snow Your Tuner Arlington National Cem community Bible study for breakfast at Lowell Senior 9:00 a.m. in the Congrega- United Methodist Church, etery. Call Mary Condon ; ;• ,v EVERY MONDAY: 12:40 ladies at Calvary Church. Center, 314 S. Hudson St. tional Church basement in 3189 Snow Ave. 5:15 to 7 897-7092, for more mfor Channel Station Citv iiiiWi p.m. Kitchen Band practice. 1125 W. Main St., Lowell at Call 897-5949 for reserva- Lowell. Corner of Spring p.m. No need to pick up mation. $25 deposit due O MTV Music 9:30 a.m. Free nursery. tions. and Hudson Sts. weigh-ins tickets early. upon registration. $529 to- O NASH MONDAYS: Overeaters Bible story hour for 3 to 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. r OS) WSYM Lansing Anonymous New meeting. year olds. A good way to tal per person double FIRST WEDNESDAY THURS., APRIL 15: 1:30 Q® WOTV Grand Rapids 7:30 p.m. at Good Shep- occupancy. ' meet your neighbors. EACH MONTH: EVERY SAT. - Lowell In- p.m. Movies in Grand (DO WXMI 6. Rapids herd Lutheran Church, Alzheimers Support Group dependent Amateur Radio Rapids. (DO WGVU Grand Rapids 10305 Bluewater Hwy., EVERY1 ST & 3RD TUES- meets at 6:30 p.m. at Operators sponsor an in- 09 WKAR East Lansing Lowell. Call 361-5463. DAY: Lowell Lions Club FRI., APRIL30:12:45pm Cumberland Retirement formation net on Frequency SUN., APRIL 18; Auction ffi® WZZM Grand Rapids Come join us! meets at 6:30 p.m. at Look FMB presentation. Village. Phone 897-4810 147.420 Simplex - Lowell at the VFW Hall, Saranac. ID HBO Premium Memorial Fire Station. for information. Showboat Network. Food, general merchan- (D TBS Atlanta THIRD MONDAY OF South Hudson, Lowell. OCT. 5,6 & 7: Mackinaw MAX Premium dise, everyone welcome. 2 (D EACH MONTH: Golden Island Senior Citizen Get DISN Premium EVERY FIRST WEDNES- EVERY SUNDAY p.m. J & J Variety. ED Swingers meet 6 p.m. at EVERY 1 ST & 3RD TUES- DAY; Lowell Area Jaycees EVENING: Royal Rangers Together at the Grand 3) USA Hotel. To make your reser O) FAM Family meet at 7 p.m. at the Lowell for the boys. Missionettes MON., APRIL 19: The next City Hall. New members for the girls for kids kinder- vations send your name^ S WGN meeting of the LHS Aca- Sports welcomed. Membership garten and up. Christ address and $25 deposit to S3 ESPN demic Boosters Club in News Join 21-39 years of age. Lead- Ambassadors for the youth Mary Crawford Condon, ffi CNN Room 1-A at 7 p.m. at the CNNHEAD ership training through (7 thru 12 grades) Chris- 13297 3 Mile Rd. Lowell, SD High School. NICK 600,000 community involvement. tian Clubs to help our Ml 49331 or call 897 7092 SD A&E Total package cost, S325 Satisfied children grow through the TUES.,APRIL27; An ama- S) PASS Troy LISTINGS FOR FRI., APRIL 16 EVERY THURS.: Co-de- means of achievement pro- teur talent search will be ffl® WWMT Kalamazoo pendents Anonymous AUG. 28 - SEPT. 3: 2nd Homeowners grams, special activities, held for the Bridge Walk ffl® WUHQ Battle Creek (COCA) meets every Annual Senior Citizens THRU THURS., APRIL 21 crafts, and basic moral Program to be held on Me- CSdS WILX Lansing Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Spectacular Holiday 7 Join more than learning. For more info, call morial Day. The talent ffl® WLNS Lansing Serenity Club, 101 W. Main, Lowell Assembly of God at days/6 nights. Myrtle Thursday, April 22, Is the 24th annual Earth Day, a time to focus on the wonders of nature, the sad spoiling of the 600.000 customers search will be at 7 p.m. at ffl DISC Lowell. 897-7047. Beach, Carolina Opry, Th( environment brought about by man, and the ways In which Individuals, communities and nations can take positive who insure their the Grattan Museum, ffl TNT Atlanta Dixie Jubilee & Charleston steps to protect, restore or enhance the planet Pictured Is a scene from HBO's powerful Earth and the American Dream. homes and mobile across from Grattan Town- homes with us! THURSDAYS - Take Off EVERY THIRD SUN.: The Tour cost, $549. Deposit of ship Hall. For information With that many Pounds Sensibly Tops Ml, Flat River Snowmobile Club $25 due at registration Call call Arlene Blecher, 691- sitisfiod No. 333. Saranac, meets meets at the clubhouse at. 8028. Mary Condon, 897-7092 cnstomers. we AFFORDABLE & RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION rr.jut be doing something right - PT'ON like providing 1992 CHEVY SILVERADO 1990 BONNEVILLE LE qual cy protection Ext., cab pickup, air, CITY OF Full power, alloy wheels, gray at Sow cost and stereo, full pwr. claims service that In 1690. Benjamin Harris of Boston founded Publick is second-tc-none! Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick, the first 00 $8,995°° LOWELL newspaper published in America. The colonial govern- $13.995 ment stopped it after only one issue, however. kAuIo-Owners Insurance PUBLIC NOTICE 1991 CHEVY CAPRICE 1990 CORSICA LT Lite Home Car Business Station wagon, air, 3 seat, white 4 dr. hatchback, auto., air TklNoMftsnfaoftk' ALTO ANNUAL FIREMEN'S The City of Lowell Planning Commission- $8,495°° $6,495°° Citizen Advisory Committee will conduct a pub- MlfMyra (^mmrrai Call For More Details... lic hearing at their regularly scheduled meeting of Monday, April 26,1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the City SER ANY OF Ollll FINE SALESMEN: Hall for the purpose of receiving comments from 1988 FORD ESCORT GT Harold Koning • Bob Kiel • Bruce VanDyke the public on a rezoning request from Optec, Inc., The PATTON JRB AGENCY Saturday, Air. stereo, cruise, 5 speed, red • Tun McCormick • Tom May • John Neible • Steve Williams 199 Smith Street to rezone parcel #41-20-02-340- GENERAL 009 (southeast corner of Smith and Chatham) April 17 $4,895°° INSURANCE from General Business (C-2) to Industrial (I). 5-8 p.m. >35 W. 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control ol ihe assets ihe deceased ^[xuisc worked so hard lo child support w hich he has paid directly lo me wilh only a lew accumulate wilh Ihe surviving spouse. This is especially Ime minor lapses. il the children, who are typically Ihe ultiniate beneficiaries of Diversity of imagery makes 7th LAAC show an engaging one LEGAL In 1989 I moved to Michigan and I was concerned about those assets, would end up being detrimented bv Ihe new spouse's actions. him continuing lo make regular payments. I called the Hawaii Photo Child Support Enforcement Agency and they referred me to llic 37-picce show thai reflects a diversity of imagery of die 37 artists selected for Acrylic Painting Best 2 - Dimensional EASE What you can do is set up a imst to be either funded during Each year the gallery pur- represents ihe 7th Annual and intention tJiat viewers will die show had been accepted Rosemary Ellis lilcliinc or upon your death. The irusi document would pro- the Michigan Child Support Enforcement Agency. I con- find engaging and provoca- into die competition before. Grand Rapids chases one piece of art from With vide lhat the assets owned by the trust would be held on behalf tacted lhat agency and I w as told that it was a Hawaii problem. LAAC West Michigan Re- Creative Use of Material tive," Young explained. "1 think artist are begin- "Colonade" the show in Kathie Quada's ol the beneliciaries of ihe trust, which would be ihe survivini* Although my ex-husband continues to make child support gional Compeiilion reflects Cubie Maddox Jonathan J. David Pairing down the number ning to realize lhat diis is a Oil Painting name. "We are grateful to spouse and the children, and the trustee would be directed to payments to me on a regular basis, I am not sure lhat the diversity and creativity Grand Rapids of worthy works to those the difficult competition," Davis diose who have contributed to amount is equitable anymore and I need to know what lo do The show, which opened "Coloured Man's World" make bolh discretionary and mandatory distributions to ihe gallery could accommodate said. "There is more and more the Kathie Quada Memorial beneficiaries ol the trust. II you do ihis, then ihe only assets a in order to request an increase in the amount of child support on March 21 widi its recep- Mixed Media Best 3 - Dimensional was an eight-hour process for quality each year" Fund, which provides the DEAR JONATHAN; My wife and I arc ihinkinu aboul he is required to pay. 1 have taken a pay cut since moving back tion. will remain on display Peg McKeown new spouse would have access lo would be those assets which Young. Each year die competition Memorial Purchase Prize each making out wills lo noi only protect ourselves in the event lo Michigan. In addition, I am now going to school part-lime through April 18. Grand Rapids the surviving spouse owned separately and whatever assets "The range of quality of selects a winner in each of six year. The LAAC lias seeds of either dies, but to protect our children. One concern wc do and when I begin student teaching in the fall, I will have no Juror, Patience Young,Cu- "Broken Dreams" which are disbursed to the surviving spouse from Ihe trust. work submitted for the show Juror's Choice a permanent collection due to income since I will have to be in the classroom during the day. rator of Education of die De- categories. They are: Bronze Sculpture have is that upon either of our deaths, if the survivini; spouse In order lo make this trust work for you however, the trust Paula McNamara this fund," said LAAC Chair- troit Institute of Arts, narrowed was impressive," Young said. Best of Show remarries, that the surviving spouse and the new spouse has lo own ihe assets. You can either set up and fund a livinn On the other hand, I am sure my ex-husband's salary has Grand Rapids die 221 entries to die ?7 now Chairman of the LAAC James Karsina man of the Board, Jill Van Ant- cannot use up all of the assets of our joint estates to the trust during your lifetime, which means that you actually increased tremendously since the date of the divorce Judg- "Angels I Have Known" Kathie Quada Memorial on display. 1993 Gallery Committee, Grand Rapids werp. detriment of our children. What type of provision can we put transfer assets to the trust while you are alive, or you can wail ment. Oil Pastel-Mixed Media Purchase Prize "The resulting selection David Davis, said only three "Wisconsin Native" David added that LAAC in our wills to protect ourselves? until death and have the assets pass lo the trust from the will Is there anything I can do to modify the child support that Peter Taylor hopes to make a traveling art JONATHAN SAYS: I commend you and your wife on of the spouse who dies. The problem wilh waiting until death my ex-husband is required lo pay? Also, who am I supposed Grand Rapids exhibit from this collection to your desire to implement some estate planning for both your is that many spouses'own most of their assets jointly and upon to deal with, the Hawaii or the Michigan Child Enforcement "Primary Doors" take around to schools, librar- protection and your children's protection. What you are con- one spouse's death, all of the joint assets automatically transfer Agency? Computer Manipulated ies and nursing homes. cerned about is a common concern of married people with to the surviving spouse without having to be probated. This JONATHAN SA YS: Since you and your child are living children. Most people do not object lo their spouse remarry- means that even if you prepare a tmsl, but fail to transfer the in Michigan, you should be dealing with ihe Michigan Child ing, but they do not want the new spouse to step in and take joinl assets lo the trust, then upon one spouse's dealh, the Enforcement Agency. This is especially true in light of a new surviving spouse would still control all of those assets rather Michigan Court Rule regarding post-judgment transfers of lhan the trust. As a result, you would fail to accomplish your domestic relations cases which becomes effective on Mav 1, 1993. tr goal because upon your surviving spouse remarrying, the new Zaidel, continued... Once the case is transferred lo Michigan, you may request f w 4 'T spouse would then have access lo those assets. that the Friend of the Court review the amount of child admits her personality can be wrote die history of the sugar Therefore, lo make sure that yourgoal is implemented, you would be best advised lo set up a living trust now and then support being paid by yourex-husband. The child support and X found in her paintings. In talk- bowl in 1974 so that il could transfer all of your assets lo that trust while you are alive. child care payment levels are determined by numerous fac- ing lo her il is also clear her be passed down through the tors, among them being the incomes of each of ihe parties, the grandmother is very much generations. These assets would be held on both your's and your spouse's .V behall during your lifetimes and then on behalf of the surviv- number of dependents and the expenses of child care when- alive in her work. This is most It lugs at Zaidel's heart to ing spouse and your children upon the first spouse's death. ever the custodial parent is working, looking for work or X - evident in a piece entitled "The sell any of her original paint- DEAR JONATHAN: In 1987 I was granted a divorce in going to school. Once the case has been transferred lo your I runk - Second Childhood" ings. For this reason she is family court in Hawaii and awarded custody of my child, who and in a piece of work entitled pursuing making a limited l^al Ease, cont'd., pj;. 22 • -vl is now seven. My ex-husband was ordered lo pav monthly "Vdina May: The Patriot." number of copies of her work Iliis work is of a family lo sell lo interested buyers. sugar bowl dial has been in "These drawings reflect die lamily for 150 years. I ler hack on my life," Zaidel says BOWNE urandmolher, Velma May, " Ihey are where my heart is." BOWNE TOWNSHIP Juror's Choice - Paula McNamara - "Angels" BOWNE TOWNSHIP ALTO AIDS curriculum updated DOWNTOWN for 8th & 9th graders TOWNSHIP ALTO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Board of Education mem- updated information lhat will ALTO Best 2-Dimensional - Rosemary Ellis - "Colonnade" Best of Show - James Karsina - " Wiscoasin Natives' AUTHORITY bers Jack Lane iind Charlie be laught through die eighth DEVELOPMENT Kohler were impressed by the and ninth-grade health educa- DOWNTOWN AUTHORITY MONTHLY REPORT SSSJ tion curriculum on HIV/AIDS. August 1992 DOCTORS CHIROPRACTIC iyi Monday night, at the Low- DEVELOPMENT MONTHLY REPORT ituf Discount ell Board of Education meet- Hi Fi Account #40-51330 ing, die Board approved Ihe PET SUPPLY STORE AUTHORITY September 1992 HIV/AIDS updates for die Beginning Balance: 117 W. Main'Lowell 897-5454 $129,633.31 HURT AT WORK? eighth and ninth-grade health MONTHLY REPORT Hi B Account iH0-51330 Baby birds of different types ail hand fed. curriculum Income: Come see them at Beginning Balance: $130,464.09 Stop Suffering... Kohler said die updated July 1992 Aug. Rent - Munger $300.00 FISH 'N' STUFF SNIP 'N' CLIP GROOMING information shows we all can Hi Fl Account Interest Earned - July S330.78 We now have salt water fish and supplies, stand to go back to school. "I Income: Munger - Sept. Rent $300.00 Total Income: $630.76 Call 897-4999 Today! and tack. We also do dog grooming. learned some tilings review- Beginning Balance: $129,127.35 Summer Taxes "I Care About You ing this infomiation," he said. Disbursements: Dr. Paul Tuthill 11827 E. Fulton, Lowell 10 A.M. - 6 P.l». • MON THRU SAT Winter Taxes Ray Quada, Board Presi- Income: Interest Earned - Aug. $332.02 dent, reflected on how far July Rent - Munger $300.00 Total Income: $632.02 Total Disbursements: schools have come, as far as Interest Earned - June $405.96 discussion in a classroom. Total income: $705.96 Disbursements: Ending Balance: $130,464.09 Jim White, Director of Spe- \7 LOWELL YMCA - SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMS Transferred to General Account cial Education and Instruction, Disbursements: I. 1993 said Lowell has been teaching General Checking Account #41^S«« Total Disbursements: students about HIV/AIDS in Total Disbursements: health classes for die past five Ending Balance: $131,096.11 Beginning Balance: $7,472.21 4, 5 & 6 YEAR OLD years. "The infomiation talked SOFTBALL/ (ADULT SOFTBALL) (FITNESS PROGRAMS) Ending Balance: $129,633.31 SPRING T-BALL BASEBALL about tonight provides us widi Income: SUMMER LEAGUE A fun upbeat program for the latest informadon avail- General Checking Account #41-05666 Transferred from Hi Fi Account Registration deadline: Registration deadline: able." General f^klnn Account #41-05666 STARTS: May 3 high/tow impact intensity. The updates were reviewed Disbursements: May 6. April 19. Beginning Balance: $5,963.47 by a community group as part Operating STARTS; May 15-Sat. A new program offering Mon. - Coed A.M. CLASS: Beginning Balance: $7,472.21 of die requirement under P. A. WHERE: Creekside Pk. Coed softball for grades Tues- Men's Over 30 WHERE: United Methodist Income: 226. Income: Transferred from Hi Fi Account Projects - Munger Store l^.OTues/Sals.) Baseball Women's Varnum, Riddering, FEE: $19.00 Y-memb. TIME: 9:15-10;15am White slated that the cur- Transferred from Hi Fi Account - JWjTon - me mb. for boys in grades 3-6, Wed, Thurs. Fri.- Men's DAYS: Mon, Wed, Fri. riculums, as well its the repro- Disbursements: Schmidt, Howlett $791.15 Bowne Township (Thurs/Sat) Softball for girls FEE: $385/Team ductive health units, empha- Disbursements: Operating size abstinence first and fore- 1992 Summer Taxes $279.55 in grades 3-6. (Thurs/Sal) Operating Bowne Township - Summer Taxes 5 & 6 YEAR OLD SENIOR EXERCISE" ~ most. "Other preventative $8.31 CKIDDYGYM) Projects: Main Street SUMMER T-BALL FEE : $20 OOY-memb. measures are addressed as in- Projects Mon. & Fri. -10:30-11:15am Progressive Engineering $418.04 $32.00 non-memb A fun gym class for 3-5yr old. fomiation items and die deci- Projects July 13 - Aug 3 United Methodist Church sion making that must ac- STARTS: STARTS: April 27- June 8 Total Disbursements: Munger Store - company choices that teens Total Disbursements: $1,466.74 TIME: 6:00pm & 7:10 pm (Coaches meetings, April 20 TIME: 3;15-4;00pm-Tues. Superior Environmental $1.305.00 make," White said. Total Disbursements: $1,313.31 & 22nd at Y-Otfice) P.M. STEP AEROBICS Ending Balance • General Account (Tues & Thurs.) WHERE: Bushnell Gym $7,472.21 Ending Balance • General Account FEE: $19.00 Y-Memb. FEE: $16.00 Y-memb. WHERE: Bushnell Gym Ending Balance - HI Fi & General Accounts Ending Balance - General Account $5,963.47 Ending Balance - Hi Fi & General Accounts $ 31.00 Non-memb. $ 26.00 non-memb. TIME: 6;30-7;30pm $4,670.16 $137,305.52 -Hi Fi & General $135,766.27 $136,447.56 DAYS: Tues, Thurs. About 950 cities in the U.S. have a mass Connie Vaughan Treasurer Call the YMCA Office, 897-8445, for more detailed Information transit system. Connie Vaughan Treasurer Connie Vaughan Treasurer The Ixmell ledger-Wednesday, April 14, 1993-Page 20 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, April 14,1993-Page 21 Queens, continued... and homecoming junior rep- ree Press article alarms some local residents and ihe Dean's List al Grand erate person who awaits any Brown was one of three 4- The sophomore is the resentative. She lias also re- Rapids Community College. moment to make someone H'ers chosen to be a junior daughter of Michael and ceived her varsity letter in IDITORS NOTE: After Fear, responding to die article Organi/alions Cichon has smile or lamih." fair board member. Cheryl Murphy of 785 Flat payments due beginning in suming a district is below the credit concerns. Kemper rebuts thill widiin cheerleading and has earned Learini! the questions and diey wrote ihai it is unfortu- given her lime lo include die llie senior is the daughter River Dr. 1997, and interest totaling 15 percent cap, die only re- Finally Thurtell writes ilia a bond issue concluding CABs five medals in solo ensemble. Lncerns the article in the nate t/nii in writing about Iniemalional Cluh. art cluh. of Dennis and Diane Brown S57. Records show die actual striction to additional borrow- in a newsletter last year principal interesl payments on Bennett has participated in Detroit Free Press left simie school bonding the Detroit Si Patrick's youih group, of 22()<) Fallasburg Park Dr. sale was for $19.2 million, ing is die referendum process. froMichigan school business CIBs and CABs arc made LK.a| readers with the Led- Free Press has irresponsibly a 30 hour famine to help raise widi payments due beginning Thurtell goes on to say in officials, Charles Kishpaugh, leen's Involved, track, and Her school involvements Lr sought out explana- shortly after the bonds ar money for hungry children all chosen to resort to alarmist in 2()()3. This action added being a member ol the Stu- include Teens Involved. FFA, an analyst widi Moody's In- sold.are made shortly after die over die world Ihe junior has tions. The following infor- tactics, not to mention gross his article that with CABs, die dent Michigan Hducaiion al 4-H, Art Club. International S3.2 million to die principal vestors Service, wrote thai bonds iire sold - in almost also participated in several iation is intended to add to innaccuracies. district doesn't have lo pay CM! I. Club, Women's Club, the An- and delaying pay back by five because CABs 'saddle future every case these payments community clean-ups. Jje content of the Free Press Kemper Services also sent anything for several years, Cichon is currently work- nual, Forensics, track, and years increased inierest on die taxpayers widi teh obligation begin even before die project After graduating from high [rtkle, possibly even present the Free Press a list of 29 is- lhat means no immediate lax ing on her Bachelor of Sci- basketball. bonds by S25 million. of paying for facilities used being financed has been com- school she plans on studying few facts that were not sues and statements that die increase. But in die long run, ence m Hducaiion and is also today... When die CABs be- .iduded in the Press story, taxpayers pay dearly for die pleted. Further, die vasi ma- in die field of communica- firm found inaccurate and/or Lowell Superintendent come due in 20 years, will majoring in child development delay because interest keeps jority of die projects being fi- tions. Bennett would like to lopefully it will help clear misleading. A few of diese Fritz Esch slates dial back in and language aits. She has held piling on lop of die principal, residents be willing to begin nanced iye long-term assets, produce movies and commer- Lme concerns and ques- items pertained particularly to 1990, die Growing Together a lot of leadership positions, milking more and more inter- substantial repayment for an such as new school buildings, cials someday. "Many people tions. Lowell Schools. such as; building supervisor campaign sought die needs, older, possibly obsolete facil- which have a very long and t he Ledger has a copy of est due. Dana Marie Tindall are gready affected by what llie story also highlights attitudes and information of ity? al the student activity center, Kemper responds to dial useful life The Lowell senior is die they view on television and al kemper Services' complete the liirge number of schools die communily as to how lo camp counselor during the duil in saying die vast major- daughter of Rich and Barb die dieaters. I'd like to influ- lesnonseand rebuttal to the who are using capital appre- finance die school bond issue. summer for C A Frost Hl- ity of issues invovling CABs Jennifer Brown Tindall of 1X()4 Woodrun. ence individuals wilh my [on for readers who might ciation bonds (CABs) to fi- In a survey completed by ementary School; a mentor also include CIBs. These The 17-year old senior, fol- She is active widi Teens work." interested. nance projects. Project ()uireach of die Michi- 11 >r llie piisi two yean* at (iRC(' Kara Reimers bonds have interest payments The Lowell Ledger lowing graduation, plans on Involved, track, basketball, Activities she has partici- Iliey were made legal in gan Board of Education die onenuitions. Ihe Lowell High School due approximately six mondis attending college and major- powder puff, glee club and pated in include football Area residents who read 19X6 by die legislature. Since Lowell voters were asked if I love the outdoor* and senior is the daughter of Glenn after the issuance, iind princi- ing in pre-medicine. cheerleading, softball, foren- |k siory entitled "Michigan dial lime 82 districts have bor- they preferred a higher null- announces its Easter helping people in need, such and Charmaine Beimers, softball pal due shortly diereafter Ihis Brown is also interested in :IUH»IS load the future with as Habitat for Humanity," 14311 Oberly Drive. sics, marching band, pep band, rowed S571 million dial will age rate for a shorter period of i r. Following high school, results in a reduced tax in- getting her Ph.D. and getting symphonic band, solo en- •hi." wrilten by Detroit Free require S2 billion lo repay. of time or a lower millage rale Cichon said. "I'm a very em- Her future ambitions in- Tindall will pursue a career as crease; it does noi typically coloring contest winners involved in medical research. semble, annual (editor and rcsssialf writer Joeiniurtell, School officials say the over a longer period of lime. pathetic, happy and consid- clude becoming a registered eliminate lax increases asso- Michelle Lee Murphy an administrative secretary. arc alarmed by the story's nurse and/or lo become a pro- chiefK student council. Presi- metliod of financing is one Of diose polled, 70 percent The LHS sophomore is Honors she has received ciated widi the bonds. Tliat dent of die Class of 94, Na- laiemeni of the debt that way lo meet current needs. said ihey preferred a lower considering working wilh fessional model. while in high school are stu- result would occur only under tional Honor Society, Interna- kmkl be awaiting future gen- In the story, Jerry Bartnik rale over a longer period of Academic honors earned very specific circumstances handicapped and the menially dent of the month, honor roll, ^iionsol Michigan's taxpay- VERGENNES by Beimers include perfect tional club. Teens Involved of Temperance, stales lhat it is time and physically challenged and perfect attendance. (size of bond issue, lax base, and model united nations. plain that CABs are just a way Esch was disappointed that kids, because she does noi attendance, honor roll, and "I enjoy people and help- existing debt millage). li alarmed a few Lowell of "pushingall die debt back... Iliurtell did not lake die lime believe ihey get the credit, sludeni- of-the-monih. ing to make Uiem laugh and fhurtell alsoexplained dial rca residents enough lo bring and somewhere down dieline, lo research the information and TOWNSHIP dedication and love they de- While in high school have fun limes." no payments are dul on die io the attention of Lowell you're going lohave to pay die use it in his article. serve. Beimers has been active in Her hobbies include col- Resolution loan for 10 years, and when :dger Editor Hiad Kraus. bill." In die Detrot Free Press Her hobbies include read- Teens Involved and becom- lecting colorful bags and boal- they come due districts will NOTICE OF How the story was pre- Kemper Securities re- article il stales dial some dis- ing, baby-silling, law enforce- ing a certified nurses aid ing (tubing, skiing and knee have 20 years to pay it off... to appoint Miied also alarmed a number tricts are so much, so long in ment and playing her flute. through Kent Career Techni- boarding). sponds that a portion of die No such home mortages are |l schools as well as financial debt dial they will be unable PUBLIC HEARING Academic honors include cal Center. inierest is deferred, however, offered. Ihe senior describes her- election il\ ismg firms iuid brokers of debt is not deferred over long lo borrow money lo meet fu- a scholar athlete and honor In response, Kemper suited [emper Securities, who are ture needs. The Vergennes Township Planning Commission will roll. She was also named Miss self as friendly and as some- periods. dial die example is completely 'di ling capital appreciation Kemper rebuts dial the hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 28, 1993 at Alto. one who enjoys being around workers Lowell was used as an ex- inapplicable. It adds dial bond mids lo finance renovation Stale restricts die issuance of the Vergennes Township Hall, 10381 Bailey Dr. The She has participated in other people. ample in die deferment of debt. issues for school districts are Mirk and new schools. debi for school districts lo 15 purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on track, band, basketball and the Her hobbies are bowling, Iliurtell staled in his story not structured in diis manner, •fw approved In a letter to die Editor writ- percent of SEV. llie metliod three proposed amendments to the Vergennes Town- middle school newspaper. shopping, skating and collect- dial in 1991 Kemper's Allen if a given district wanted a MI hy Kemper Securities man- of repayment has no bearing. ship Ordinances, as follows: Murphy says she loves to ing bags and cards. filed a spread sheet telling similar structure, il would be An adoption of a resolu- l^ing director, Richard Allen The length of die bonds is read and is the sergeant and treasury dial S16 million in difficult or impossible to tion appointing election work- nd vice president, Douglas governed by die ratios. As- CABs would be issued, widi market to investors due to QPPINANQS 9?-i treasurer of Lowell's Law En- er for die June 14 election This proposed ordinance would amend existing ordi- forcement Youth Club. were approved by die Lowell 1 nance Sections 201.202 V, lot area; 201.202 X. lot School Board Monday night. depth; and 201.202 CC. lot width in order to clarify and L The Board appointed at standardize determination of lot depth and lot width least diree registered school measurements. At present ordinance requirements vary The Lowell NOTICE electors for each voting pre- between zoning districts in procedures for determining cinct lo serve as the board of Sei Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 lot width and in prescribing an exact procedure for election inspectors. determining lot depth. Appointed lo Precinct I The present minimum lot areas and lot widths for each GRATTAN Shannon Danyel Bennett The Lowell High School were Carol Wells (chairper- zoning district are unchanged, except that "lot width." son), Janet Bovee, Virginia presently omitted from the appropriate sections for the junior is die daughter of Keith Stencel and Belly Morlock. Flat River, commercial and Industrial Districts, has been and Diane Bennett, 11344 Appointed lo Precinct II added to clarify that for these districts lot width is either TOWNSHIP St. were Gladys Benedict (chair- dependent upon the width requirement for the primary or During her first three years Nicole Hazel, left, and Toni Hazel (Lake Odessa), right, person), Helen Hobbs and underlying district (Flat River) or the width requirement in high school, Bennett has were the Lowell Ledger Easter Coloring Contest winners Eleanor Dintaman. for the "R^" District (Commercial and Industrial Dis- ZONING BOARD won academic honoree for age groups 9-11 and 3-5 respectively. Working Precinct III will tricts). (twice), adile tic scholar award (twice), November Sludeni of be Barb Williams (chairper- OF APPEALS son), Sue Bonier and Tom ORDINANCE 93-2 llie Month, adilete of the week, A proposal to amend ordinance Section 201.202 in REGULAR MEETING the Sleight I .eadership Award, Harper. order to define front, rear and side yards; and Section SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE 201 402 in order to regulate the placement of accessory A Public Hearing of the Zoning Board of Appeals buildings. The present ordinance does not specify the will be held at the Grattan Township Hall, 11676 Adult Ed, continued location of such buildings. The proposed amendments, Old Belding Road, on: laling almost $1(K),(XK) in re- on a large population of adult if adopted, will not permit location of an accessory Just $10.00 per year ($14.00 out of Kent Co.) quests. students and on die programs building in a front yard, except that in the Rural-Agricul- WEDNESDAY, April 21,1993 AT 7:30 PM "Some of die basic skills tural District on parcels larger than three acres an and finances of several dis- brings you news of city and township training we could provide accessory building to be used for certain permitted at which time and place the following subject will tricts. Korb said die proposal without assistance from agricultural purposes may be allowed provided that be heard. would change die face of adult affairs...school district news...sports...Lowell GRCC, but wc needed assis- setback requirements are met. education. "No longer would Clifford H. Bloom, Gregory Mervenne, Elizabeth tance from GRCC in die tech- il be recognized like il is now," Cable TV lis tings... coming events ...births ORDINANCE 93-3 Mervenne, Rix Landheer and Ellie Landheer are nology area," Korb said. Korb said. A proposed new ordinance section (Section 81.100) requesting that the Zoning Board of Appeals The Directorof School and Ihe Directorof die Michi- ...weddings ...engagements ...anniversaries to establish the office of ordinance enforcement officer modify condition number one of the Decision Community Services said gan Association of Commu- for Vergennes Township. Upon authorization by the and Order of October 10, 1989, for permanent Lowell will continue to trv to nily mid Adult Education, ex- ...advertisements and much n Township Board such an officer would be responsible to parcel numbers 41-12-21-326-019,41-12-21-326- fulfill die unanswered needs ecutive director, Henry the Township Supervisor or other designated Board 020; and 41-12-21-326-021. Condition No. 1 states through other avenues. Houseman said it would lead Schools must be responsive member, and would carry out duties including investiga- as follows: to the destruction of adult edu- tion of apparent violations of the ordinances, serving lo the business community and .milltOStvail-tfk Ssnd A Chsck Or Monty Ordsr Todsyl $10.00 In Ksnt Co., $14.00 Out ot Kant cation in Michigan. 1 LIC Countyl Mall To: Ths Lowsll Lodger, P.O. Box 128, Lowoll, Ml 48331 help meet its needs," Korb notice of such violations and. if necessary, serving court "As soon as the private driveway is constructed The monies instead would said. appearance tickets as authorized under Michigan law. to the border of the property owned by Mr. Bloom be made available for adult Your Nam*. and...(associates)...will extinguish theireasement A major concern facing education, iraimng and retrain- The full texts of the proposed ordinances may be over the Poulias property." Lowell and odier school dis- To The ing programs, llie $240 mil- i Address. tricts in ihe state is the reviewed at the Township Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on lion available will be made up Governor's (Compromise Pro- Mondays and Wednesdays. Written comments will also Written comments concerning the request should of EDGE money. Sec. 107-a posal (Substitute SB 146). be considered if received by the Township clerk by 7;00 be received by April 20,1993 and addressed to: adult training and retraining Ledger p.m. on April 28. 1993. Attn. Lisa Sostecke, Grattan Township Zoning It proposes die elimination competitive grants and die of Adult Education Funding. Board of Appeals, 11676 Old Belding Road, Beld- portion of state money that's S«nk)ft Subtract $1.00 From Abov* Listed Subscription Prtcos. Amber Avery won the in the 6-8 year old division in the Gil Wise ing, Ml 48809. School officials believe diis currently spent on adult edu- Today! Lowell ledger Easter Coloring Contest divisions. would have a negative impact Chairman cation. I he Umell ledger-Wednesday, April I4» 1993-Page 22 OPENINGS IN YMCA ADULT The I^owell ledger-Wednesday, April 14, 1993-Page 23 CLASS OF 1973 REUNION The 20 year class reunion for the class of 1973 will be held SOFTBALL LEAGUES Saturday, July 24 at Larkins "The Other Place." There are still openings in the Lowell YMCA's Adult MAIN ST., CONT'D. For more information call Glen at 897-8756 or Kelly at Softball leagues. Openings are available in the spring Wei# 897-0132. and Thurs. leagues. The fees are $185 per team. There are also openings in the summer leagues. Leagues are due to start the first week in May with limited space n Vireinia Beach. Norfolk Naval Base and Arlington National NOTICE FRIENDS OF LHS CLASS OF *43 available. For further information call the YMCA at 897- Cemetery. The 50th class reunion for Lowell High School will be held 8445. A $25 deposit is due upon registration. Total cost $529 per on Saturday, June 19,1993 at Lako's Club East. There will be a cash bar starting at 6:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner from 7:30 person based on double occupancy. For more information call OFF THE BLOTTER Mary Condon. 8^7-7092. to 8:30 p.m. Dance floor and music will be provided. For more informa- Kathleen Onan, 32, of Lowell, was involved in a property tion and dinner reservations call Charlotte Siciliano at 897- HORSE SHOW SPONSORS NKKDED damage accident April 9 when a vehicle driven by a 16 year 9329, before May 29. The Lowell Area Fire Department will be hosting a horse old juvenile failed to yield right-of-way while attempting t^ Help Wanted show on Saturday. June 5. make a left turn, at Main and Hudson Street. VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED Sponsors are needed. Representatives will be contacting Ricky Jett, 32, of Grand Rapids, and Melody Dryer, 30, of Coaches are needed to help with the YMCA spring soccer PART TIME COUNTER local businesses. Hel|) support you lire department. Lowell, were involved in a properly damage accident, in the program. If you have two to four hours per week and would LOWELL - Lovely 2 plus PERSON NEEDED - after- Wanted Plumb's Market parking lot on West Main Street, April 10 as like to help area boys and girls with soccer please call the BUSINESS BINGO bedroom, 2 story, 1 1/2 noons & Saturdays, Apply INFORMATION NKKDED ON THK they backed into each other while backing from parking YMCA at 897-8445 . baths, newly decorated, in person at Cooper s Dry- CLASS OF 1954 RKUNION places. SERVICES Every Saturday Night Bernard D. Dawson now resides in London and requests great sun porch, main floor cleaners, 591 AdaDr., Ada, WANTEDTO RENT-Short MCDONALDS HELPS YMCA INVEST IN YOUTH A 16yearoIdjuvenile driver from Lowell failed to stop for 4:00 P.M, that anyone who knows anything about an upcoming 40ih utility, built-in range w/ 676-8145. term (2-6 months) by re- MacDonalds Restaurant of Lowell is working with the the stop sign, at Hunt and Hudson Street, April 10 and was DAVIS class reunion write to him with the particulars. LOWELL MOOSE double ovens, disposal, tired teacher, house or apt. Lowell YMCA to help raise funds for Invest In Youth. The struck by a vehicle driven by Yvonne Racine, 27, of Lowell. D He also invites all w ho may be travelling to stop and visit BINGO attached garage, storage in desirable location fur- YMCA is now selling "McBucks" fora$l. The YMCA will No injuries were reported. ^ ELECTRIC IMMEDIATE OPENING - him. His address is 19 Brent Street, Hendon, London NW4 1320 E. FULTON shed, across from a park. nished or unfurnished. receive 50 cents of every coupon sold. These are coupon A13 year old juvenile, from Lowell, will be cited to appea® for milker on large dairy 2EU, U. K. Quality • Service Early Bird Bingo at 4:00P M. 559,900. Larry Longieliere, Send replies to P.O. Box vouchers which are redeemable at McDonalds of Lowell. All in probate court for violation of curfew which occurred April operation. Must have lots 128, Lowell Mi 49331. proceeds go to benefit the Lowell YMCA's Invest In Youth 7. Dependability 874-6261, 364-9551. The COMMUNITY TALKNT SHOW of experience in milking, at program. Prudential Fase Realty. A community talent show w ill be held on Friday, April 23 RESIDENTIAL COUNTRY PEDDLERS least 4 years. Hoeksma Farms, 10457 Freeport at 7 p.m. at the Lowell Middle School REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 'NEW YMCA Mental mistakes COMMERCIAL A country store brought WANTED - 68-70 AMC Ave., 765-3090 after 7 p.m. Talent applications are available by calling 897-9820 or BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PROGRAM right to your door? To host FOR SALE - 1981 Bass Rally Wheels for AMX. Call w atch for posters at area businesses. Deadline for application LIGHT INDUSTRIAL The Lowell YMCA has openings for its new baseball/ a gathering or become a Tracker III. 16 ft., with 616-642-9411 days or642- is Friday, April 16. Admission is$ 10, family ticket; $3, adults; softball program. Registration is open to boys and girls 4 costly in Lowell peddler, please call 616- trailer, 40 h.p. Mercury, 6626 nights and weekends. senior citizens/students. $2 and pieschoolers are free. Spon- Ph. 676-9574 years through 6th-grade. The program will begin after the 676-5559. (2) 6 gal. tanks, 2 sored by St. Mary's Chuah Youth Group. Ask for John. coaches meetings on April 20 and 22. Games will begin in A FLOWER LADY - gift batterys, Minn-Kota, 4 sp. mid-May and run through June. girls' opening ® trolling motor, full cover, CLASS OF 1963 REUNION certificate ain't a bad gift- Registration is open now through Ihe extended deadline of very clean, $2,500. Call The class of 1963 will hold its 30 year class reunion giving idea. For details, call WANTED - Honda CT-70, April 19 at 4:30 p.m. For further infomiation call the YMCA after 6 p.m. 676-0094. Saiurday. August 21, 1993 at Candlestone Inn, Belding. 642-9533. BINGO Mini-Trail bike. Must be in ;|! S97-8445. losses at Belding For more information call Frances King-Walling, 897- Every Friday Night good running condition. The start of the 1993 Low- eighth and ninth hitters hit their 9048 or Man Munroe-Halcomb, 755-5733. 7:00 P.M. Phone Roger at 897-9261 ell girls' softball season wasn't way on base. "You cannot 1981 FORD F150 PICKUP DEMOLITION SALE In- CASH! days, or 897-5381 eve- anything like the positive walk the bottom part of a Lowell VFW Hall - for sale: also 1986 Lincoln terior doors, lamps, siding, nings. thoughts that danced around team's lineup," the Lowell For single family, East Main St., Lowell Town Car. Call 897-5102. windows, dishes, pots & in Kelly Drake's head the night coach said. multj-family and Early Bird Bingo at pans, free oil furnace. 4221 before. Drake was concerned wik> Causeway, 8-5 p.m. daily. handyman specials. 6:30 P.M. llie Red Arrows commit- llie fad lhat only four of llie All areas FOR SALE-1986 Chevy ted a back-breaking 10 errors PUBLIC INVITED TOWN TALK 12 Lowell baiters got hits in considered. Written Blazer, 5 sp.. Tahoe pkg., in its opener at Belding as the ihe two games, llie Red Ar- offer in 48 hours. 2.8 V6. new tires & rear Redskins beat Lowell 10-4. rows tallied four hits in each brakes. Very good fi If you or your spouse were offered a million dollars to In its second game of the game. Sophomore Jamie Mc- condition. $4,600. Call ro £. day. Cedar Springs turned a Marshall Redder, COMMUNITY TALENT Lost & Found Caul, hitting in the cleanup after 6 p.m. 676-0094. seventh inning walk into the spot, recorded four of the Remax, 457-3245. SHOW - Sponsored by spend the night with someone, would you consider it? game-winning run as the Red eight hits. C44tfn the St. Mary's Church BAHAMA CRUISE - 5 PRODUCE Hawks edged past the Red "The girls were not swing- Youth Group. Friday, LOST - Black Lab. male. CfQ ^ Arrows 5-4. In that game the ing at llie good pilches," Drake days/4 nights, THE MESSY SNOW IS April 23 at the Lowell March 28. Lowell Area, Red Arrows suffered from six said. "Belding's pitcher thrcft Underbooked! Must Sell! Middle School at 7 p.m. answers to "Beef." Call errors. hard and was lough and die GONE so let me clean up $279/couple. Limited tick- APPLES - Cider, no o sr Applications available "We committed loo many your messy lawn. The preservatives. S1.75 gal. Tony Meyers. 897-9018. girls then had lo adjust lo a by calling 897-9820 or ets. (407) 767-8100 ext mental mistakes. We didn't slower speed pitcher in the Flower Lady. 642-9533. & pure honey. Hessler's on posters at local 4016. Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 make the plays when players Cedar Springs' game." p.m. Fruitland, 5701 Lincoln were on base," Drake said, businesses. Deadline Lowell is home against SATELLITE TV - 100 Lake Rd. 691-7739. "llie girls did play belter in for applications, Fri., Godwin Heights on Friday. Open Fri. & Sat. 10-5 p.m. the second game and thai was plus channels, 0 down, April 16. Try-outs Sat., nice to see." "It was disappointing. The S35 per month. $1,640 April 17. FOR SALE - 1991 Drake was pleased wilh the girls wanted lo bring some : installed. Advanced Silverado, 4x4 extended pitching performance of medal home," Drake said. Satellite, 538-7730 or cab, 6.2diesel, loaded, new Ashley Olin. The junior Drake, who has be 538-0381. SENIOR ALL-NIGHTER rubber, 30,000 miles, clean • n pitched both games in ab- affililiated with winning at:s - is coming soon. Friday, truck, 878-1814. levels of her softball career, sence of Stacy Tousignaul. May 28. The cost is $40. Free Video on Alaska Clean-up "Ashley pitched well, she bolh as a player and a coach, Mail to: Senior All- (NAPS >-Science teach- allowed just four hits in each says she will not grow accus- BLUE SPRUCE - Douglas Scientists and the Jim Cook, Jr. Nighter, 1017N. Hudson, ers at many high schools tomed to losing. "The girls fir, 3-5 year old potted trees. Alaska Oil SpiN Robert Sieracki Andy Johnson Jim Hummel Kay Koornyk contest. There are a few tilings are ordering a free video will have lo adjust lo win- AUCTIONEER Lowell, Ml 49331. I'd consider it h would be No, I wouldn't consider it. Yes. Everything should he No. My husband would I will liave her work on," 1 )rake $2-S5 each. Excellent color. that may help their stu- hard u> pass up a million did- No amount of money is worth considered on its basis. disown me. said. One of diose is making ning, because 1 won't adjust lo All Types of Sales Great for border or hedge. dents better understand losing." lars. Monex means a lot. lhat kind of sacrifice. sure lhat a team's seventh, (616) 897-8872 Lowell Christmas Tree Co. the roles played by the hundreds of scientists who Now taking orders, 868- responded to the 1989 0042. Valdez oil spill in Alaska's Prince William Sound. Legal Ease, cont'd^ Thanks lo these scientists, Complete Formal this unfortunate and trag- ic accident has left a valu- county's Friend of the Court in Michigan, you may request a Wear Rental able legacy of learning, as hearing for a redetermination of support. Since this does not ill the video explains. WEDDINGS OR LOWELL - country setting- require attorneys, you should not expect to pay any attorney Help Wanted C alled "Scientists and OTHER SPECIAL 3 acres! Large 3 bedroom the Alaska Oil Spill: The A free video helps fees or costs. The Friend of the Court will supply the needed students understand ranch, formal dining room, Wildlife, The Cleanup. infomiation into the computer program and the results estab- OCCASIONS The Outlook." this 22- the role scientists played main floor laundry, family lishing child support and child care would be incorporated WANTED - summer help. minute video from Exxon in the Valdez oil spill into a written order of the court prepared by the Friend of the^ room/woodstove, big coun- enables students to learn clean-up. Knowledge of farm machin- Court. It becomes the order of the court unless one of tlllj try kitchen, $70^. Mark from the experts who ery & farm maintenance parties applies to the Circuit Court for a review. DuBridge, 364-6610, 364- worked behind the scenes of wildlife helpful, will include work- and on the front lines 9551. The Prudential Fase • learn how scientists ing around cattle & horses -leading scientists in determined the best ways CLOTHING Realty. marine biology, chem- & hay han/est. Must be over to clean the shorelines The information contained in this column is not to he istry, wildlife physiology • hear them assess the construed as legal advice or legal representation and should 16 & have own transporta- and shoreline ecology-as state of the environment not Ix: relied upon as such. If legal advice or legal represen- RIDGEVIEW tion. 676-1462. they discuss the tech- today and its prognosis tation is desired or required then competent legal counsel BLUE SPRUCE niques and procedures for the future. SHOPPING CENTER used to clean up the Richard Nardone Judy Brainard Bonnie Norment An^ie MacMillen should be consulted. Free Video Douglas fir, 3-5 year old PART TIME COUNTER Sound and discuss its No, because of my moral No. just because ofl he way Yes. There isn't much I No. Money isn t everything, For a free copy of the potted trees. $2-$5 each. outlook for the future. video "Scientists and the we are I don 7 think he would wouldn 7 consider for one mil- A person should be happy with 2173 W. MAIN ST., PERSON NEEDED - after- values. Excellent color. Great for The video also helps Alaska Oil Spill," write: either lion dollars. what they have. noons & Saturdays. Apply students: LOWELL border or hedge. Lowell Exxon Company. U.S.A.. in person at Cooper's Dry- • discover what roles Valdez Video Requests. Christmas Tree Co Now cleaners. 591 Ada Dr.. Ada. scientists played in the P (). Box 21 SO, Houston. faking nrdors 8P8 004? 1 Ph. 897-6411 8145 reseiH*. and rehabilila!it»n Texas 77252-21 SO. (Mi-Rite Foeds

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