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,ICAG 4 soNs.,book BlHD£Ryx 25 49284 The Grand Valley Ledger Serving Lowell Area Reader* Since 1893 Volume 10, Issue 4 December 11, 1985 Lowell is aglow with the season A tour of the city in the even- ing is a very "illuminating ex- perience" these days. The Chamber of Commerce offi- cially lit the downtown Christ- mas trees last Wednesday, de- spite a conflict with the High School Pep Band's schedule. I was neccesary to move the event forward a few minutes, and SANTA CLAUS PARADE TELEVISED many people missed the cere- mony. "I know a lot of people The Lowell Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Parade will be missed the throwing of the televised on Lowell Cable Television's Public Access Channel 2 switch, and didn't get to hear the on the following dates and times: Wed., Dec. 11 at 12:00 noon. band play, but I hope the lights Thurs.. Dec. 12 at 2:00 p.m., Fri. Dec. 13 at 4:00 p.m., Sat. f f made up for their dissapoint- Dec 14 at 10:00 a m. and Sun., Dec. 15 at 1:00 p.m. ment" said Chamber President The Lowell First United Methodist Church service of Sunday. Bob Pfaller. The Pep Band had December 8 commemorating the second Sunday of Advent will to leave at 6:45 to play at a "Meet be aired on the Public Access Channel on Thureday, Dec. 12 at The Athletes" function at the 7:00 p.m. school. "We just didn't know that they had to leave early", Pfaller ALUMNI HOCKEY GAME IS COMING said. Besides the city's lighted de- The Annual Lowell Red Arrows Alumni Hockey Game is slated corations and the 40 trees strung for Thursday, December 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kentwood Ice with lights purchased by the Arena. Admission will be $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students. Chamber of Commerce^ visitors This photo does not serve justice to the beautiful lighting at the 924 Riverside residence of Skaters are asked to arrive no later than 6:15 that evening. to the downtown are treated to Mr. and Mrs. Perry Beachum. There are several beautifully lit homes in the city this holiday the sight of a beautifully lighted season, making a drive or stroll around town a delightful experience. NEW YEAR'S EVE SOCK HOP Showboat with a huge Christmas tree on the top deck. The view day, December 17 Santa will be will leave from a coach stop set for carriage rides. The carriage The Lowell High School Teens Involved" Group is sponsoring of the Showboat is probably at at The Straw Basket from 6:30 up just north of Lambert's Vari- route will travel north up River- a New Year's Eve, 50*8 style "Sock Hop". The Hop will be held its best when either walking or until 8:00 and Horse Drawn Car- ety on Riverside Dr. The Athletic side to Mercer, east to Lincoln at the American Legion Skating Rink on Tuesday, December 31 driving slowly up Riverside Dr. riage Rides will be offered from Boosters will be on hand to serve Lake, south to Elm and back to from 9:30 until 12:30. Teens are urged to dress for the occassion Many residences have also 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. The rides warm goodies to those waiting the coach stop. Poodle Skirt and all! High School Students. Only, Please! joined in with extensive lights Cost is $2.50 in advance $3.00 at the door. and decorations. The Keith Caldwell home at 555 Foreman SURPLUS COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION Meyer speaks to Rotary and the Perry Beachum resi- dence at 924 Riverside are two Surplus government commodities will be distributed at the Low- Meyers quipped as he looked that are definately worth a look ell Moose Club at 210 East Main on Thursday, December 19 from around at the audience, "There as you drive or walk past. The 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. don't appear to be many runners Chamber sponsored judging of here, so I won't bore you with a residences begins tonight, and talk about my trainig program'*. DID YOU KNOW? . continues through Friday. These Instead, Meyers talked about the should be prime nights for view- business end of running. He said . Excessive absenteeism at Lowell Senior High was reduced ing decorated homes throughout by 54% during the 1984-85 school year as a direct result of the that runners of his caliber com- the city. new attendance policy? Parents will be glad to know that Lowell mand fees of up to $20,000 just The judges will make their Area Schools is one of the few school districts in Kent county to to enter some of the big races rounds beginning at 6:30 p.m. conduct regular school bus evacuation drills. like the Chicago, Boston and each evening, so if you want to New York Marathons. He said be included in the competition, that even though he earns a great OFF THE BLOTTER please have your lights on by that deal of money from running and time. If your home is not in the Roderick Steel, 20, of Ionia lost control of the car he was driving endorsements, he is still consi- city limits, but you would like Thursday evening, December 5. Steel was westbound on Main dered an amateur by Olympic to be included in the competi- near James Street, and went left of center striking a pickup truck standards. "Everything I make is tion, please call the Chamber of- driven by Phillip Dibble, 53, of Lowell. Steel's car then struck a first paid into a trust fund, from fice at 897-8545. which I can draw a salary", truck trailer of another westbound vehicle driven by Kenneth On Thursday evening there Meyers said. The roundabout Vanek, 29 of Kentwood. Steel's car then bounced into a third will be competition among local westbound care driven by David Kampe, 31, of Lowell. No injuries method of payment allows him, church choirs as they sing Christ- and others, to earn a living at were reported. mas Caroles on the downtown Russell Razmus, 25, of Rockford Ml struck the rear of a vehicle their sport, while retaining street comers. Santa Claus will driven by Steven Fox, 25, of Wyoming, Friday afternoon, De- amateur status. be at Cousins' Cards & Gift cember 6 on West Main Street at the C&O Railroad crossing. " Meyer referred to his running Shoppe from 6:30 until 8:00. The Razmus was injured in the accident. as "a God given talent" and said Bushnell Christmas Concert is Joan Kaminski, 68, of Ada pulled from the curb lane of West that he feels he will never do also slated for Thursday evening Main Street near Broadway Wednesday, December 4 and struck anything as well as he is running at 7:00. a car driven by Bonnie Grooters, 45, of Lowell. There were no right now. "I feel blessed to be Other upcoming holiday fes- able to make a good living doing injuries. tivities include Santa visiting at David Williams, 26, of Nashville, Mi was involved in a property what I love the most", he said. Heritage Meat Market from 2:00 World Class runner Greg Meyer quipped that he obviously damage accident Wednesday, November 27, when his car was until 4:00 on Saturday. On Mon- wasn't speaking to many runners as he addressed the Lowell struck from the rear by a car driven by Timothy Marshall, .27, of day the Runciman/Riverside Rotary Club last Wednesday. Muir. Christmas Concert is at 2:15 Randy Miller, 19, of Lowell struck a fence on school property bers running in a meet here in p.m. and the Middle School The Lowell Rotary Club was 4 Page Monday Evening, December 2. No one was injured. Lowell when he was in high Band Concert is at 7:30. Onlbes- treated to an internationally rec- A car owned by Robert Houston sustained damage Saturday ognized guest speaker last Wed- school. He says he recalls that evening, December 7, when a car owned by Lori Tupper slipped PRECISION & FASHION nesday. Famous runner, Greg day specifically, because his from park into reverse on Chatham near Hudson Street, and struck HAIRSTYLING - For both Meyer, was the guest of Rotarian brother threw up on his father Winter Houston's parked car. men and women. Man's World Dr. James Lang. Meyer won the while driving home. Meyer Michael Corwn, 20, of Lowell lost control of his pickup truck Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. prestigious Chicago Marathon in moved to Boston, a runner's late Thursday evening, December 5, and struck a tree on Fremont 1982 and the famous Boston Mecca, when famous runner Bill Sports Street in Oakwood Cemetery near Washinton. No one was injured. Appointments not always Marathon in 1983. Meyer holds Rodgers convinced him to take Arrested by Lowell Officers for driving while license suspended needed at Vanity Hair Fash- the third fastest time for an Amer- his running seriously. Meyer has early Sunday morning was Lance Willingham, 19, ol Belding. ions, Open six days Lowell, ican marathon, and currently recently moved back to Grand section in Taken to the Kent County Juvenile Detention Facility Friday 897-7506. holds the record fot the fastest Rapids, and plans to return to afternoon, December 6, was a Juvenile female from Lowell. Formal 10 mile run. competition following a nagging charges are pending at this time.

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