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oiume 8, Issue 30 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 May 30. 1984 eather dampens WCUZ/Budweiser weekend Mother Nature cost the Lowell Storm warnings, rain and cold team tournament. The concert Showboat somewhere in the forced the Gary Morris concert was standing room only with Mghborhood of $10,000 during to be moved into the Lowell about 2.300 people in atten- WCUZ/Budweiser Show- High School gym Friday night dance. but increased revenue, it Benefit weekend according and caused the cancellation of possibly $6,000, was lost due to WCUZ's Public Relations two scheduled Showboat rides the limited seating in the gym. lanager Kevin Reynolds. and ten softball games in the 28 "People were being turned away at the door that at $6.00 a head added up to a lot of lost reve- nue", Reynolds said. n With the forecast for Saturday i Alain Stmtlooking pretty dismal and the logistical problems involved "CjHt 8fS moving all the electronic equip- ment back to the Amphitheatre, a decision was made to hold all of Saturday's activities at the gym as well. With all these functions taking place at the gym it was de- cided that the seven scheduled Showboat rides on Saturday be scratched since it was doubtful MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL that there would be even enough revenue to overcome the $930 The Lowell Middle School Drama and Choir classes will present insurance cost of running the the Musical, "Teen", at the Middle School, on Monday, June 4. at boat. With all the events taking ^7:30 P.M. Public is welcome. place on school property all the proceeds from beer sales were Ginnie Ganger and Cheryl Guild escort WCUZ's Mobile Studio down Main Street during Satur- LOWELL UNITED METHODIST PRESCHOOL also lost, since alcoholic bever- day WCUZ/Budweiser Parade. Wearing State Savings Bank softball uniforms, the girls appropri- ages are prohibited there. ately threw pennies to the spectators. The Lowell United Methodist Preschool is currently taking en- "We're waiting for concession rollment for the 1984/85 school year. Morning sessions are cur- stand revenues to come in, but an rently full and the Pre school is asking anyone interested in attend- early guess at funds raised for 130 Seniors ing next school year to enroll as soon as possible, for afternoons. Showboat is about $1,500 to The afternoon session on Monday/Wednesday/Friday is open to $2,000". Reynolds said. Last enjoy their pre-kindergarten children. The Tuesday/Thursday session is for stu- year the same event raised over dents three years of age before September 1»1984. To enroll contact $12,000 and was a tremendous 'Senior Cruise' the Methodist Church at 621 East Main Street, a small deposit is re- help in reducing the Showboat's luired. debt which stood at over $45,000 About 130 of Lowell High before the 1983 decision to can- School's 162 seniors spent last KING POOL OPENS FRIDAY cel shows until the debt is paid. Friday evening at an all-night The showboat's debt now stands mystery party. The event was de- . The YMCA's King Memorial Pool will open on Friday afternoon at about $12,500, and it was signed to "set the kids off with a (June 1st) at 3:00 P.M. Complete pool schedules may be picked-up hoped that the WCUZ/Bud- real positive atmosphere at the at the Y-Office or at the Pool. weiser Weekend would put end of the year", said High things back in the black. School Pricipal Richard Korb. CAR WASH SATURDAY All in all, the weekend ac- The party was in celebration of tivities went fairly well consider- W the seniors' last day of classes, The Jr-Hi Youth Group of the First Congregational Church will ing the weather problems. The and was designed to eliminate be having a CAR WASH on Saturday, June 2nd, from 10:30 A.M. softball tournament was com- the worry of the drugs and al- to 2:20 P.M. at Eberhards. Any donation that is given will be taken. pleted despite the postponement cohol that often cloud senior par- j&Tocecds will go toward the summer youth trip. of several games. The parade ties. came off well Saturday, which The seniors boarded buses at RUNNING FOR OFFICE? HURRY TO RLE! turned out to be a much nicer day 5:30 P.M. at the high school and than the weathermen had pre- began their evening with a Secretary of State Richard H. Austin reminds all candidates for dicted. The Wrangler Country candlelight dinner at the Cross- federal, county, state and local offices that the filing deadline for the Showdown drew good crowds bow on Bostwick Lake. From August 7 primary is 4:00 P.M., June 5 (Tuesday). and many of the food conces- there the party moved to dancing Depending on the office, candidates should file nominating peti- sions did fairly well operating in and Las Vegas style games at the tions as prescribed by law with either the Secretary of State, the the school's cafeteria. It was the Bud Man and Little Bud were among the entires in the Casino Club of Grand Rapids at county clerk or the city of township clerk. limited seating for the Gary Mor- WCUZ/Budweiser Showboat Benefit Parade. Mother Nature fi- 3260 Salerno Dr., N.E. The Candidates wishing to challenge nominating petitions filed with ris concert, the lost beer reve- nally cooperated a little to clear the skies in time for the parade. party finished with free bowling the Secretary of State must submit their challenge by June 12. nues and the scratching of the and breakfast at Lowell Lanes. Austin said further information may be obtained by contacting Showboat Rides that really af- There were several prizes given the Department of State. Elections Division, 208 North Capitol, fected the bottom line. Chamber of Commerce to lucky winners, many of which Lansing, MI 48918 (517) 373-2540. Winners of the 28 team soft- were fairly expensive items such ball tournament were Roger as stereos and luggage. OFF THE BLOTTER Brower Construction of Way- elects new officers The affair was coordinated by land, first; Lowell Lanes, sec- The Lowell Area Chamber of Maatman, Modem Photo- Sally Johnson at a cost of Two Juvenile males will be referred to Probate Court this week in ond; Stahl's of Grand Rapids, Commerce held the third and graphics; Bob Pfaller, Pfaller's $2,600. Parents were asked for connection with an Assault and Battery of a third Juvenile Thurs- third and Lowell Beer Store, final of its scheduled re-organi- Riverfront Clothing; Duane $25.00 voluntary contributions, day, May 24. fourth. Most of Friday night's zational meetings last Thursday Lambert, Lambert's Variety and and the remainder was raised by Reported to Lowell Police Officers Monday. May 28 was the games were postponed which evening. Despite the no-show of Chuck Myers, State Savings community organizations. A few breaking and entering of the Shell Car Wash over the weekend. An pushed the tournament over into the scheduled speaker from the Bank. rules were set down for the 5 undetermined amount of money was taken. The matter remains Sunday. State Department of Commerce Jim Maatman announced that seniors to follow; no alcohol or [^nder investigation. the group went ahead and con- the downtown grant program for drugs, their cars had to remain A 13 year old Juvenile was injured Wednesday, May 23 when the ducted an informal meeting. The storefront renovation is now av- parked at the high school and if vehicle he was a passenger in collided with a tree on Bowes Road, election of officers was com- aialbe to businesses. The grants students left the party they near M-21. The driver of the car. a 15 year old lost control of the car. Appointments not always pleted. The Chamber's charter are for 25% of cosmetic exterior couldn't return. The driver was not injuried but received a citation for being un- neeided at Vanity Hair Fash- calls for a nine member board improvements up to $1,500 licensed. ions, Open six days Lowell, with a president being selected maximum. The grants are avail- Turn closet clutter into Injured in an accident at Main and Hudson Street on Thursday, 897-7506. from their ranks. Elected were able to any business between May 24 was Donald Allersma, 40, of Lowell. Allersma was a pas- Dr. Fritz Esch, Lowell Area Amity and Jackson Streets. The cash with a Ledger Classi- senger in a car driven by Victor Sturgeon. 17, of Lowell. Sturgeon's VALLEY AUTOMOTIVE - Schools; Henry VanderVennen, city engineers have drawn fied ad. 20 words for $1.25. car was struck by a vehicle driven by John McKay, 25, of Lowell Full Service garage open from Vennen Chrysler, Dodge and suggested color schemes and Call 897-9261. who appearently failed to stop for the traffice light. McKay was also 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. Mon.-Fri.; 8 Plymouth, Inc.; Gerald Patton, minor improvements on the injured in the accident. A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturdays. Patton-J.R.B. Agency; John buildings in the central business PRECISION & FASHION ^ Cited into 63rd District Court to appear at a later date were Mark Certified Mechanics on duty. Curtis, Curtis Cleamers and district, and these drawings are HA1RSTYL1NG - Foe both Estes, 24. of Saranac for furnishing alcohol to a minor and Brad 2400 West Main St., Lowell Heritage Meat Market; Jim on display at the Rivertown men and women. Man's World Starkweather. 19. for minor in possession of alcohol. 8979046. Doyle, King Milling Co.; Jim Mall. Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. Grand Valley Ledger - Wednesday, May 30, I9M - Page 2 Grand Valley Ledger - Wednesday, May 30, 1984 - Page 3 Letters Capitol Column Ellison - Beachler lead Arrows Hello to all our friends in Low- The arms of Chris Ellison and by Obituaries ell, <1 Phyllis Beachler were an impor- Coming Events Jack and I moved to Roswell. Senator Dick Posthumus tant element in the Arrows' 10-0, The Ledgers criteria for run- luneral chapel, with Rev. SUMMERS - Rosemary (Rosi) New Mexico 3 years ago from 13-1 white washing of the Sparta ning obituary notices is to glean Richard Groenhout officiating. Kutchey Summers, aged 42, of Lowell but it seems like only Spartans last Wednesday. Notlce in the Ledger's THIRD SATURDAY of the from the Grand Rapids Press Interment in Chapel Hill Memo- 102 S. Oakland. St. John's, died yesterday. The time has gone so r Chris Ellison threw a no-hitter "Coming Events" are free month • Steak Dinner at the obituaries that contain de- rial Gardens. May 22 in Lansing, MI. She was fast. In the lime we have been m The good news is that Michi- sistance programs, and most and Phyllis a one-hitter in the Lowell V.F.W. Post 8303, ceased persons or relatives of here, we have learned alot about of charge to any non profit bom in Grand Rapids March I, gan is first in the nation. The bad states that offer this assistance Arrow victories. Chris faced 16 the deceased from Lowell, the life style, the language, etc. organization In the Lowell, Main St.. Lowell 4 P.M. - 8 DYKSTRA - Mr. James 1942. the daughter of Irvin and news, though, is that we are first have either short-term limita batters one over minimum, and Big Ben in London is not the Ada, Saranac and Alto. Should Leona Kutchey. She graduated It is a slower pace here and took Ada, Alto, and Saranac P.M. T-Bones; Ribeyes; Dykstra, aged78.of42W. 21st in welfare costs. Only eight other tions on eligibility or a mandat- threw 70 pitches in the mercy clock and not the tower, but you know of an obituary that from Lowell High School in us awhile to get used to it. The area. We prefer such Steak for Two; Sizzler; Por- the bell that strikes the St., Holland, died Sunday eve- states offer general assistance ory workfare clause. Not only rule Arrow win. The only batter would be of interest to our ning in Doctor's Hospital. 1959, She has been in the St. people we have met are ^giving" to reach base was Mary Kutzli on notices to be kept brief and terhouse Steak; Large Salad hour. It weighs 13 tons and programs to able-bodied reci- has Michigan's General Assist was named for Sir Benjamin readers, but is not listed in the Lakeworth FL, following a short Johns area since 1976 coming people and it's all done in true a third inning walk. Chris struck to be submitted by mail, Bar. Easy Roads Band to pients and none pay more than ance caseload more than tripled Hall, commissioner of works Press, please give us a call at illness. He is survived by his from the Spring Lake area. She friendship. play at Dance following the Michigan. since 1979 to 155,000, but there out eight and was in total com- but will accept notices by when it was installed. 897-9261. There is no charge wife, Ella; one son, Martin J. was married to John (Jack) D. The Sierra Blanca Mountain is I To add insult to injury, the is currently no limit on length of mand of the game. The Arrows phone at 897-9261. dinner from 8-12. for obituary notices in the Dykstra of Lakeworth, FL; two Summers in Petoskey, MI, Sep- only about 70 miles from us and budget for Social Services sup- benefits. scored 2 runs in the first and 4 Ledger. daughters, Mrs. Donald tember 4, 1965. She was a mem- is visible most of the time. We IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE - plied by Governor Blanchard is I am committed, as is the rest runs in the third and fifth to end THURS., MAY 31:7:30 P.M. TUESDAY MORNING (Su/anne) Branderhorst of Hol- ber of St. Johns Episcopal can see the snow on it in the the game. Chris Crawford led the Turn closet clutter into nearly $100 million short. Both of the Senate Republican Lowell Community Educa- WOMEN'S GOLFERS - at WITTENBACH - Mildred M land, Mrs. Arlin (Joanne) Maas Church and also a Navy Veteran. winter and it is really beautiful. Arrows attack with two hits and cash with a Ledger Classi- the House and Senate Fiscal Caucus, to addressing the basic Arrowhead Golf Course. Call Wittenbach. aged 79 of 6900 of Lowell; ten grandchildren, Survived by her husband. Jack; In the spring it is like a different tion will hold it's graduation Agencies forecast a greater needs of food, clothing and shel- 3 RBI's. Doreen Rickert also had fied ad. 20 words for $1.25. Morrison Lake Road, Saranac. two great-grandchildren; one two sons. Mark and Darr; two world when you go up there. ceremony for the twelve stu- 897-8317 for information. number of AFDC cases. General ter to those unable to provide for 3 RBrs. Call 897-9261. passed away May 24, 1984. She brother, William Dykstra of Hol- daughters, Michele and Looking down, it looks like a toy dents who returned to school Come Have Fun!! Assistance cases, and medical themselves for a period of time. In game two Phyllis Beachler is survived by her husband. Paul; land; one sister. Mrs. Egbert Stephanie, all at home; four sis- village. El Capitan Mountain is to receive their High School services needed for the poor. It is time, though, to stop the struck out 13 batters in the Arrow a daughter. Mary Ellen at home; (Julia) Stegmk of Holland; one ters, Mrs. Marion Schneider of about 50 miles from us. Also vis- Diploma at the High School Given the options of adding full-time handouts that are bleed victory. The stike out total set a Chris Ellison threw a near perfect game as she allowed no hits two sisters, Mrs. Mane Janes of sister-in-law. Mrs. William Lowell, Mrs. Dolores Alexander ible most days. The sunsets here more money to the budget mid- ing this state. Michigan has im- new Arrow record for most strike and only one batter to reached first base. Ellison had 8 strike- auditorium. Reception fol- Ionia. Mrs. Carol Ruth Jensen of (Anna) Martinus of Holland. of Lowell, Mrs. Genevieve are really spectacular - so many Th year, higher funding this year, or plemented numerous programs outs in a game. She struck out outs and allowed one walk in the 5-inning game. lowing in the cafetorium. Greenville. She was preceded in Funeral Services were held Baldwin of Grand Rapids, Mrs. reds & pinks. It is a sight to " Grand reordering existing programs, a that provide employment, edu- » this side in the first, second, and death by three brothers. Arthur. Thursday at the Prospect Park Rita Ammon of Grand Rapids; watch it go down behind the General Assistance reform plan cation, job training and experi- fifth. Only one ball was hit out of SUN., JUNE 3: Buffet Break- Lawrence and Clarence Reeder. Christian Reformed Church, her father, Irvin Kutchey of mountain. The stars at night, you Arrows win was devised. ence to the poor; and that is the in field. Phyllis walked 4 bat- fast at Ada Masonic Temple. Funeral Services were held Sun- with Rev. Lee R. Smits and Rev. Lowell. She was preceded ia feel like you can reach up and ters. Lowell could muster only 2 The legislation, as introduced, where our focus, and our re- Comer of Ada Drive and day at the First United Methodist William VanderHaak officiat- death by one brother Thomas touch them. The winters here are hits but 20 Sparta walks and 5 er- pre-district thriller would terminate able-bodied sources, should lie. Bronson. Serving from 10 Valley Ledger Church. 621 E. Main Street. ing. Interment in Pilgrim Home Kutchey. Funeral Services were nothing compared to Michigan rors gave the Arrows 13 runs. persons between 18 and 54 from Our nation was built on pride, Lowell won their first pre-dis- play. She came home on a Lowell, with Rev William Cemetery. at St. Johns Episcopal Church winters. We get some snow, but Freshmen Veronica Watrous and A.M. to 1 P.M. Cost $3.00. General Assistance rolls during hard work, self-motivation and trict softball game since 1981 in ground out. Senior all-confer- Amundsen officiating. Inter- Thursday, May 24, only have to wait awhile and the Jean Dintaman collected the only the summer months. It would assistance from families in hard defeating FHN 6-5 in a come ence pitcher Chris Ellison got ment Oak wood Cemetery. Ar- sun melts it. No more being Arrow hits. Eighteen of the SAT., JUNE 16: New Begin- not, however, affect programs times. Perhaps it is time that we from behind victory. The victory tough and did not allow a hit until (USPS 453-830) rangements by Roth-Gerst Fun- "snowed" in. Of course the "na- twenty Arrows saw action in the nings organization will be for children, families, and el- return to those values. advances Lowell to the North- the seventh. eral Home. 305 N. Hudson. tives" here complain about all game. The two wins give Lowell hosting a 5 mile and 1.5 mile is published weekly for $7.50 a year in Kent derly, and the disabled. view District tournament on Meanwhile Lowell scored two Lowell. the snow - they should see it a 7-5 league record and a third run to promote the Sacred- County, $10.00 a year outside the county by the there one winter!! It is hard for This action would save be- Saturday June 2. Lowell will runs in the third and fifth in- ) place finish. ness and Dignity of Life, in Grand Valley Ledger Publishing Company, 105 N. REITSMA - Mrs. Susan In the Service the "old timers" here to com- tween $77 and $91 million, and play the host school Northview nings. In the third Kathleen Broadway St., Lowell, Michigan 49331 SCRATCH PADS - Glo- Lowell. Races will begin at Reitsma. aged 75, of 69 Blue prehend ice fishing. We have by doing so, Michigan would which is ranked second in the Beachler tripled and came home Airman 1st Class Robert L. He is a 1981 graduate of join a growing number of states rious white paper bound state. 8:55. Food concessions, Ash Dr SE, Kentwood, passed explained it to them but when on Doreen Rickert's ground out. ROGER K. BROWN Davis, son of Jane L. Davis of Saranac High School. which have reduced or ended with red gummy stuff. Vari- Forest Hills scored the first Chris Crawford then reached playground area and live en- away sundenly Tuesday, May they have never done it, it is hard EDITOR & PUBLISHER 22. 1984 at Butterworth Hospi- 262 Mill Street, Saranac, Michi- to understand. There are places welfare payments to able-bodied ous sizes. (None as large run of the game in the first in- base on an error and scored on tertainment. Scenic run Second-Class Postage Paid at Lowell, Michigan tal She is survived by her hus- gan, has participated in Global Pfc. David J. Reser, son of where they can ice fish in winter adults. as a breadbox.) 75c a ning. Kathy Crawley walked, the second error of the inning off along the Flat River. Regis- band. Charles Reitsma; her chil- Shield 84, an exercise involving Franklin D. and Patrica P. Reser but a person would have to travel Michigan has, by far, the most pound. Ledger, 105 N. stole second and advanced to the bat of Beth Stuan. In the fifth tratlon forms available at Published Every Wednesday U.S. Air Force, Air Force Re- of 150 W. High Street, expensive and extensive General POSTMASTER: Send address change to The dren, Ed and Noreen Reitsma of a long way to do it. Broadway. third on the throwing error on the Phyllis Beachler tripled and trot- most q p sporting stores or serve, Air National Guard, Navy Clarksville, Michigan has com- Assistance program available in tc Grand Rapids. Norv and Hilda Jack and I have been very in- ^ on f^Rickcrt S i sharp wr^Q Beginnings P.O. Grand Valley Ledger, P.O. Box 128, Lowell, Ml and Marine Corps units, and ele- pleted basic training at Fort the United States;. Only 21 states Pure gold is so soft it can be single to left. Richert stole sec- 49331. Roedema of Jackson, Ron and volved in the V.F.W since we Box 67 Lowell, Ml 49331 or ments of the Canadian Forces. Knox, Ky. moved here. He is now Com- provide any sort of General As- molded with hands. ond moved to third on an error Paula Reitsma of Ada. Chuck call 897-6840. The exercise, coordinated by During the traning. students mander of our Post and I am and scored on Trisha Stencefs and Bev Reitsma of Battle* 'jOCg%\V> Creek; ten granchildren and two the Air Force Strategic Air Com- received instruction in drill and President of our Auxiliary. We sacrifice fly to left. That set the great-grandchildren; one sister, mand (SAC), was designed to ceremonies, weapons, map read- have a nice group of people. stage for the dramatic seventh. Mrs Charles (Anna) VanNetten; enhance readiness and the ability ing, tactics, military counesy, Naturally, we are hoping for a In the top of the seventh of SAC to carry out orders Northern's Karen Kaminski dou- two brothers, Clarence (Janice) military justice, first aid, and good term. We will take our G G 1400 W. Main Tolsma and Neal (Alice) Tolsma should deterrence fail. Army history and traditions. chairs on June 18 following our fee Meat MarkQtLowel J l bled and scored on an error from of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Reitsma David is a missile systems He is a 1982 graduate of Lake State Convention that weekend. 897-7048 Nancy Hanson's bat. Kim Pratt A promising sign is going up in was a member of Fourth Re- analyst with the 532nd Strategic Wood High School, Lake We have made many very walked, and both Pratt and Han- formed Church. Services were Missile Squadron at McConnell Odessa, Michigan. good friends here but will always son scored when Debbie held at 3 o'clock Friday at the Air force Base, Kan. remember our friends in Lowell. NOW OPEN TILL: Washbum tripled down the right Lowell. Michigan We have read in the Ledger 10:00pm, Monday thru Thursday field line to tie the game. Julie SAVE ON YOUR WATERBEO PURCHASE! Tucker then gave Northern the about friends there who have Midnight, Friday & Saturday passed on and we were really Buy Direct from the Largest lead when she singled bringing The famous McDonald's1^ McDonald's food. Our famous sorry to read about them. Waterbed Manufacturer in the Area! 10:00am till 6:00pm, Sunday in Washbum. Ellison than got Golden Arches™ are going up at McDonald's service (with a smile, a We've Got The Hats! I have learned how to make the next two hitters to end the "thank you", and a "come again".) "ristras" - green chilis strung on OUR EVERYDAY rally. 1300 West Main very soon. And along And our famous McDonald's value. wire & hang to dry and redden LOW PRICE •169°° includes Check Out Kathleen Beachler led off the with them, you'll be getting a fast, Purchase Any Two WIX Air and then grind into my own chili • Mattress 115 yr. warranty) • Liner Arrow seventh with her second inexpensive, high-quality family So come in soon. powder. The chilis vary in 9 Standard Pedestal • Deck Boards These jmu triple of the game. Phyllis restaurant. We think you'll find us to be a Beachler then tied the score strength from mild to super hot. • Heater (4 yr. warranty) You'll get our famous good neighbor. This is chili country. They also when she sent Kathleen home on Or Oil Filters And We'll Give SUMMER HOURS: Values ^ a sacrifice fly to center. Doreen grow cotton and have pecan or- Monday 11:00im-8:00pm 1 Rickert was safe on an error by Watch for Grand Opening June 26th chards. Going along the roads llues.-Thurs 11:00am-6:00pm You A FREE after they have picked the cotton, Fri., 11am-8pm & Sat.. 11am-3Dm \\ the second baseman. Rickert MEAT b CHEESE TRAYS promptly stole second. Chris it looks like a snow storm has hit. 220 W. Main St. LowaH • Ph. 897-74(7 i ) This really is "The Land of 3 Meats Ham, Roast Beef &- Turkey Crawford then grounded . to Lowell Red Arrow Capl Enchantment" as our slogan is. 2 Cheeses Colby & Baby Swiss short, on the throw to first Do- The State Bird is the Road Run- WITH SALAD DRESSINGI reen raced to third, and scored ner.it's a crazy looking bird and , the winning mn when the return (On a Party Day, conpkte with Dome or Lid!) ' throw went in the dirt and rolled if you happen to see one, look ^ Vustiookin^iit this sign is Fast! Barry Emmons would have i out of play. INVEST "It was a tough loss for FHN ntakiri me hungry." a hard time catching it to give it a WIX FILTERS but a great victory for us" noted speeding ticket!! They really tra- vel. an elated Arrow coach Bob The desert in the spring comes per person Rodenhouse. "Chris pitched a IN THE BEST (MINtMUM 15 PEOPLE] fine game, but that seventh in- DANA into full bloom, with many, many varieties of cactus. Just > ning was sure exciting. We came about every kind of cactus Our earth station is not your , thru when we needed to. Some blooms. It is really amazing be- normal backyard variety. It's We Have Over 35 Different Meat• head s up base running, and those Also, If You Make A Donation To The triples sure help. It*s tough to cause of it being so dry. You can manufactured by beat a team three times and even make cactus candy. 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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp an- chestra for Tchaikovsky's 1812 Akiyoshi/Tabakin Big Band, ence at her first Blue Lake per- By Mrs. Barbara Doyle, 304 Lin- Washington St., Lowell and is a MONDAY nounced today that all of its sum- Overture (including cannon vol- many other nationally recog- formance last summer, will re- Dr. Paul OauthkK coln. was one of 689 students to 1980 graduate of Lowell High Fruit Juicc, pizza w/mcat and cheese, salad or carrot mer concerts, including the ley and fireworks extravaganza). nized jazz artists are scheduled turn on Aug. 11 to perform the have graduated from Liberty School. Dr. Jim Lang Highlights Series, will be free sticks, choice of fresh or canned fruit, milk. One of the giants of Classic including Charlie Parker's Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in Baptist College and Schools this year and most will be broad- Mime will appear at Blue Lake daughter - Kim Parker, New D with the Blue Lake Festival May 7. TUESDAY cast live over WBLV, 90.3 FM on July 14. Bronislaw Machalski York trumpet virtuoso Warren Orchestra under the direction of Doyle received the B.S. de- Michigan Technological Uni- Fishwiches or cheesburgers, potato chips and pickles, At the same time Blue Lake (known as MIKO), will con- Vache' (who's appearance is Jean-Jacques Werner, one of Fr- gree in Pastoral ministries. versity awarded 1175 degrees at announced that Baritone Wil- vegetable or salad, chilled froits, cookies or bars, milk clude his 2 day residency at the being underwritten by Yamaha ance's best known conductors. LBC is a four-year liberal aits Srping Commencement May 19. liam Warfield. who received a camp with a special performance Musical Products of Grand Rap- WHEN TO WORRY ABOUT REYE S SYNDROME Also scheduled to perform on college founded by Dr Jerry Fal- Dr. George A. Key worth II. sci- Grammy in February for "Best which will include an opening ids), and Marcus Bellgrave. Fil- this evening will be the Blue nL There has been a great deal of interest lately in the relatively rare well in 1971. ence advisor to President Reagan •• :• v,• • HAVE A NICE SUMMER! Narration with Orchestra", will segment by the Blue Lake All- ling out the bill for the festival but none the less devastating pediatric disease called Reye's Syn- Lake International Youth Sym- and director of the Office of Sci- open the Highlights concert. Camp Band. Said Bill Cosby of which features alternating jazz phony, under the direction of From The Cooks drome. What causes It? When should you suspect it in your child? ence and Technology Policy de- Series on July 7. Bronislaw Machalski. "Your groups starting at noon and going Edward Henry Stormzand II is What are the symptoms? Is giving your child aspirin really linked Karl-Heinz Bloemeke. a profes- livered the commencement ad- Stated in 1976, The High- work is perfect, the best I have well into the evening are; Pally sional conductor from Man- among those graduating from with Reye s Syndrome? Let's see if we can briefly answer a few of dress. lights Concert Series has fea- ever seen" and Marcel Marceau Richards and Friends from Lans- Fems State College in Big Rap- these questions for you. nheim, West Germany. Featured The degree recipient from fhe tured a number of natioiially says of MIKO "A dedicated per- ing, popular fusion group'Turn- soloist with the I.Y.S.O. will be ids this spring. Stormzand rrrr—r —rrrrrrffrrffmiimu Reye s Syndrome is currently thought to be a post-viral disease Lowell area was John G. known artists - Bob Hope, Red former ... I am moved and ing Point"; Grand Rapids Jazz Sarah Choi, another winner of graudates with a Bachelor of Sci- primarily affecting the liver. It is being reported with ever increas- Lussmyer. B.S. in computer sci- Skelton, Steve Allen, Pearl touched by Miko's artistry .** Septet; Bill Barrett Trio from the 1983 Young Keyboard Artist ence Degree in Automotive ing frequency since it*s first recognition in 1963. Young children ence Bailey, Victor Borge, and Count On July 21 st, Thomas Torino, Muskegon; and West Michgian Competition. Management. He is the son of Ed HOMESPUN seem to be at greatest risk of developing it. Usual cases involve a re- Basie ~. winner of the 1983 Young drummer Tim Froncek (formerly Werner will conduct the Blue cent short lived history of mild cold, flu, or chicken pox. Approxi- Warfield will perform with the Keyboard Artist Competition with Woody Herman). Lake Festival Orchestra in the mately 2 to 3 weeks later the child may develop nausea with persis- Blue Lake Festival Orchestra will perform the Tchaikovsky The Boars he ad Theatre of season's finale on Aug. 18 DEVOTIONS tent vomiting, mood changes, extreme lethargy, irrational be- under the direction of Gerald Piano Concerto NO. 1 with the Lansing, which is ranked as one featuring the Indianapolis Ballet havior, and irritability. In severe cases, the child may even lapse Bartlett. The program will in- Blue Lake Festival Orchestra. of the best professional theatre Theatre. Artistic Director for the CONGRATULATIONS into a coma. Any changes in the child*s mental status such as those clude Aaron Copeland's "Lin- Works by Stravinsky and groups in the U.S., will present I.B.T., Mr. George Verdack, a previously described should be brought to the immediate attention TO coln Portrait", which is the selec- Rimsky-Korsakoff are also the Michigan premier of has planned all French music for by Pauline E. Spray of your doctor. The vast majority of the time the child will be suffer- tion for which Warfield was re- scheduled for this program. "Beyond the Fringe" at the How- the evenings performance due in ing from prolonged viral flu-like illness and nothing more. It is im- G.O. RIVETTE cently presented the Grammy. Doug Scripps, Associate Con- met Playhouse in Whitehall from part to his many years with the . . . think on these things one that sneaks in. his hean is portant. however, that in cases where the child does not respond to On your retirement (June 1st) as an employee of the Also scheduled for the July 7 ductor of the Grand Rapids Sym- Aug. 1 through Aug. 4. "Beyond Monte Carlo Ballet and also (Philippians 4:8). completely filled with these un- conservative measures of fluids, bedrest, etc., that he or she be State of Michigan... program is Czech composer phony Orchestra, will conduct the Fringe" was written by Alan Jean-Jacques Werners scheduled Isn't it amazing how rapidly desirables before he knows It evaluated by your physician for the possibility of Reye's Syndrome. With you off the payroll we can now be somewhat as- Vaclav Nelhybel, who will re- the Blue Lake Festival Or- Bennet, Peter Cook, Jonathan tenure with Festival Orchestra mice multiply? At first there is Faith and love are the best kil- We do not currently know the exact cause of Reye's snydrome. It sured that our tax dollars will be totally wasted. turn to the stage at the close of chestra. Miller, and Dudley Moore - and this summer. just one tiny creature nibbling lers of doubt and uncharitahle has been suggested by many that it is a disease which reflects acute Citizens of Lowell beware of the more frequent cruis- the program, combining the All- Blue Lake's 2nd Annual Jazz is considered to be responsible For more information on all of away in your bread drawer. But thoughts. Paul wrote to the virus induced damage to the liver itself, which ultimately causes the Camp Band and Festival Or- Festival will be heard on Aug. 4 for launching Dudley Moore's these FREE events write; Blue ing of the big "White Oktemobile", the one that in recent unless you quickly set a trap or Philippians; MWhatsoever things symptoms of nausea, persistent vomiting, and lethargy. Indeed, with the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew career. Lake Fine Arts Camp. Rt. 2, years carried a big yellow dog (Sam) in the trunk. put out rodent poison you will arm just, whatsoever things arc when and if the child falls into a coma, it is the result of severe dam- Community Tabakin Big Band Headlining Parisian violinist Annie Jodry, Twin Lake. Mi 49457 or call Though Sam is gone now the potential menace of the have a horde of the pesky things pure, whatsoever things aro* age to the liver. Linda Kropf the event. In addition to the who won the hearts of the audi- (616) 894-9026. Big White car still exists. running all over the place. And lovely, whatsoever things arc ol If Reye's Syndrome is confirmed by laboratory blood tests, effort helps Even though you didn't spend 25 years In the 1st anyone who has had experience good rrpoit; if there be any vir- theraphy consists of immediate admission to the hospital, close ob- grade all who know you know that you're intelligent Bob and Jan Kropf of Lowell. Lowell, both she and her fiance with lhcm can 10 lhc dam- tue, and if there by any praise, servation, and appropriate treatment of any complications secon- develop Pork a c can enough to make the best of your retirement years. Murray Lake announce the en- graduated from Lowell High 8 do- think on these things.** dary to serious liver damage. Currently there is no antibiotic or other medicine which will prevent or cure Reye's Syndrome once it The Kent County Parks de- Best wishes to you (and Ethel) may you have many, gagement of their daughter School. The same is tme of negative If we heed Paul's advice, develops. Fortunately, with good supportive care and close obser- partment is pleased to announce many years of Happy Retirement Living... Linda Kropf to Scott Phillips son An August 18th wedding has thoughts, critical attitudes, and we're certain to "keep the mice m of Don and Wilma Phillips of been planned. resentments. If a Christian does out.** vation, over 75% of children afflicted with Reye's Syndrome will the start of a new development C30 not quickly exterminate the first Prayer: O Lord, guard my survive and do well. project at Dwight Lydell Park in Now a word about aspirin and it's association with Reye's Syn- Comstock Park. The project is REAl VALUE thoughts each hour I live. When Satan would seek to fill my mind drome. A definite cause/effect relationship between ingestion of as- the result of a larger community with resentments, negative pirin and subsequent Reye's Syndrome remains somewhat controv- wide effort to improve park facil- thoughts, and critical attitudes^ ersial. Recent evidence indicates that there is a build up of an aspi- ities. give me strength to "keep the rin-like compound in the patient's blood stream when affected by Community effort came in the CARS mice out." Keep my mind stayed Reye's Syndrome. This increased blood-level of aspirin by-product way of financial support from 1 on those things which are may be present only secondary to the fact that the liver is not several sources. The Kent i i praiseworthy and of good rcpon metabolizing any previously ingested aspirin as well as it should be, County parks department has Si;:; Caprice 1983 - 4 door, V8, overdrive, fully equipped including all S; ATTEND SERVICES Amen. due to the adverse effect Reye's syndrome has on the liver. In any matched funds farm a land & Oh, help us. Lord; each hour case we recommend avoidance of aspirin when treating any child- water conservation fund grant I;;:;;; power options, 2-tone blue. M of need hood diseases associated with fever. Instead, simply substitute an (S44.500.), The Comstock Park ADA COMMUNITY Thy heavenly succour give; acetaminophen product (Tylenol, Tempra, etc.) when treating the Rotary ($10,000.), The Grand Help us in thought, and word, fever. It should work just as well, and will avoid any of the potential Rapids Foundation ($5,000), REFORMED CHURCH hazards of aspirin and it's association with Reye's Syndrome. and the Easter Seals Society 7227 Thomappte River Df 676-1032 FRIENDSHIP COUNTRY CHAPEL LOWELL BAPTIST CHAPEL and deed. This Dr. Jim Lang ($500.). It is anticipated that ad- Paslor JERRY L JOHNSON Oid Grange Hall (Amencan Legion Hall) Each hour on earth we live! ditional funds from other agen- Sj;: power options, even electric sunroof! Morning Worship 10 00 A M 1019 Grand River Ave 805 E . Mam H.H. Milmar| Dr. Paul Gauthier Sunday School 10:00 A M cies will be forthcoming. M Citation 1981 - 4 door, 4 cylinder, 4 speed, power steering, FM p Sunday School 1120 AM Sunday Services 10 30 AM Space We welcome any questions and/or comments you may have re- Evening Worship 6 00 P M Wednesday Bible Study • 7 00PM Worship Service 11:00AM garding our weekly column. Please send them to our office at 147 The project consists of rede- S|; Cutlass 1981 - 2 door, V6, automatic, air, stereo, tilt, cruise, :|;; WE INVITE YOU TO MAKE THIS BOB ROUSH PASTOR Wednesday Bible Classes 7 00PM N. Center St., Lowell Michigan 49331. veloping the pond areas in GENE BUTLER SR. PASTOR COMMUNITY CHURCH YOUR 897 7489 For Rent Happy Birthday Dwight Lydell for Handicap and || wires, 30,000 miles, sharp! || 897-7268 CHURCH HOME WELCOME TO ALL Senior Citizens use. The area M Camaro 1980 - Berlinetta, V6, 3 speed, rear defogger, gages/ $$ will be used for fishing. MAY 30: Gary Dalstra. 1 tach, wires. M Katherine Ford, Tabe Bellomy. With some exception to the GAULEE BAPTIST CHURCH Comstock Park Rotary Dona- M Olds Delta 88 -1980 - 4 door, air, stereo, cruise, rustproofed, SS MISSIONARY CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Jane Blough. OFSARANAC tion, these organizations pro- 10501 SetllewoodPh 897 7185 OF ALTO MAY 31: Bud Kloosterman. ij Royale. $4,795. M ADA CHRISTIAN Comer ol Orchard & Pleasant vided their dollars to make the Sunday School 9 45 A M Corner ol 60th Street & Bancroh Avenue Grandma Murphy, Mark Mac- The first woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate was Early Service 8 30 AM pond area accessible to special H Lincoln 1980 - Continental Mark VI, 2 door, fully equipped, all M. REFORMED CHURCH Worship Service 11 00 A M Sunday School 10 00 A M Donald. Sunday School 1000 AM Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway, who served from 1932 un- 7152 Bradfiekl Sl SE 676-1696 Evening Service 6 00 P M Morning Worship 1100 AM populations for fishing. Rotary Morning Worship 1100 AM JUNE 1: Jackie Ralys. PauU til 1945, representing Arkansas. 1$ power options. This week, $1,000 off regular price! REV ANGUS M MacLEOO Prayer and Bible Study-7 30 P M Wednesdays Jr Sr High Young People 6 30PM dollars will go towards the Evening Worship 7 00 P M Blattner. Elsie Harrington * p; Olds Custom Cruiser 1979-3 seat wagon, V8, fully equipped ;|| Morning Worship 9 30 A M GLENN H MARKS Evening Worship 7 00PM Peninsula as well as restrooms Young Peoples Afterglow 8 30PM JUNE 2: Karen Christensen. Sunday School 11 00 AM Foreman Road Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 P M near the Tennis Courts and repair Wed Family Night 6 30-8 30 P M Dave Thaler, Larry Fosburg. M including all power options, luggage rack. Evening Worship 6 00PM 897-9110 REV GEORGE L COON of the water wheel. When com- REV JAMES FRANK JUNE 3: Meg Behnke. Ron M Chevrolet Malibu 1979 - Wagon, V6, automatic, air, luggage I;:;!;: 868 6403 or 868-6912 LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS pleted. the project will offer 642-9174 or 642-9274 Nead, Dan Kehoe, Judy Paw unique recreational oppor- rack loski. 11 - tunities to the citizens of Kent I;; Bonneville 1978 - 4 door, V8, air, FM, tilt, curise, rustproofed,;; CALVARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE RRST CONGREGATIONAL JUNE 4: Dianna Johnson. LEGAL NOTICE BETHANY BIBLE CHURCH County. OF LOWELL CHURCH OF LOWELL Danielle Johnson, Karen Pec only 37,000 miles. 3900 Easl Fullon REFORMED CHURCH There are five existing ponds 201 North Washington Street (Member United Church (4 Christ) kham. REV RAYMOND E BEFUS PLEASE TAKE NOTE that in accordance with Act in Dwight Lydell. The four smal- Bulck Sky Lark 1978 - 4 door, V6, automatic, power steering, ji OF LOWELL REV WILLIAM F HURT North Hudson a: Sprmq St. Lowell JUNE 5: William Morning Worship 9 50 A M 1151 West Mam Street 897 8841 ler ponds will be dredged out and Church School 10 00 AM 897-5906 Knottnerus, Shirley Kloosler Number 43, Public Acts of Michigan In the Second xS rustproofed, low miles, $2,995. (Broadcast 10 AM WMAX 1470) REV RICHARD VANOEKIEFT combined to make I pond with a Morning Worship 11 00 A M DR RICHARD GREENWOOD man, Barry Blasher, Roteru Sunday Schoot 1115AM Extra Session of 1963, the Board of Education for 215-TRUCKS Worship Service 10 AM &6PM Evening Service 6 00 P M Morning Worship iq 00 A M small peninsula. Paved walk- Evening Service 6 00 P M Lucas, Ait Backstrom, Marw Sunday School 11 ISAM Wednesday Mid-Week Service Church School 1000 A M the Lowell Area Schools will hold a public heating ways and hand railings will be (Sun., Mon., Tue., - May 27,28,29) Wednesday Service 7 30 P M Supervised Nursery During All Services Peckham. Jr Teens Adults 7 00 P M (Cnbbery & Nursery Provided) on the District s 1984-85 budgets at the regularly installed for accessibility. A Nursery-Come & Worship With Us small waterfall will also be || Chevrolet 1983 - 1/2 ton pickup, 6 cylinder, overdrive, step scheduled meeting at 7:30 P.M. on June 11,1984, at added to give the sight impaired || bumper, cap. WHITNEYVILLE CHURCH Births the administrative offices at 12685 Foreman Road, a sensation of moving water, it ji;;;;; Chevrolet 1982 - 1/2 ton pickup, V8, 4 speed, power steering, FIRST UNITED METHODIST GOOD SHEPHERD OF JESUS CHRIST SARANAC COMMUNITY CHURCH Lowell Ml 49331. A copy of the budgets will be avail- will also act as an aerating device to keep the water fresh. The De- i;;;;;; step bumper, cap. CHURCH OF LOWELL LUTHERAN CHURCH I United Church ol Christ) Born to Doug and Doreen De- able for public inspection prior to the Hearing at the UNDENOMINATIONAL partment of Natural Resources, 621 E Mam Street 897 5936 Corner of Segwun & Grand River 4935 Whitneyville Rd Ada 49301 125BridgeSt . Saranac. Ml Vries a baby boy. Michael Geo || Ford 1982 - F150 4X4 pickup, V8,4 speed, manual hubs, step administrative offices on June 7, 1984 from 8:00 who once used the area as a REGULAR HOURS Morning Worship 8 30 A.M . 11 00 A M Sunday Mom Worship Service 1000 AM DIAL-A PRAYER-642 9659 rge. May 18th. 1984. Michael Morning Worship 1000 A M hatchery facility will stock the M bumper, Northman electric plow. Morning Worship 9 00AM 1045 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Class 9 45 A M Sunday School 11 00 A M weighed in at 7 lbs. Welcoming A.M. to 4:00 P.M. dally, Monday through Friday. Church School 9 30 A M Sunday School 1115AM ponds with fish. JOSEPH FREMER PASTOR Sunday Evening Service 6 00 P M him home are Doug, Conrad an 1 REV WILLIAM AMUNDSEN MINISTER 897 8307 THE REV EDWIN MENDENHALL Construction will begin early Wed Evening Prayer Service 7 30PM Nicole. Proud grandparenis ai^ Swvic* Hour*: Nursery available at both services Challenger s Youth Group Wed 7 30PM 642 6322 Budgets to be reviewed are: this summer and will be com- George and Carole Anderson ol Mon.-Fri., Sam - 5pm PASTOR JAMES GROENDYK General Fund pleted by late summer. Addi- Lowell and Ray and Dee Mahan tional information can be ob- Wed. Night till 8pm of Muskegon. Great grandparent Debt Retirement Fund tained by contacting the Kent is Evelyn Parsons of Lowell. VERGENNES UNITED County Parks Commission Plan- ST. MARY'S TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH RRST BAPTIST CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH Givnn by order of the Lowell Board of Education this ning Department at 242-6948. (LCA) eeee there's CATHOLIC CHURCH Comer Parnell & Bailey Drive OF LOWELL r REV DR JAMES G COBB Mr. and Mrs. Philip Seegc 14th day of May, 1984. no place 402 N Amity • Worship Service 10:00 A M 2275 West Main Street DR LUTHER R LIVINGSTON Sunday School 9:45 A.M. announce the birth of a daughui MSGNR JAMES MORAN Co«ee Hour 11 00 A M like PASTORS Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Jenna Nichole. 6 lbs 6-1/2 oi NEW HOURS Church School 1115AM Unda Beers, Secretary IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE - 2700 E Fulton Word ol Life 5^30 p ^ Saturday Mass 5 30 P M OR STANLEY HFORKNER May 18th at Lake Forest Hospi- Worship Service 8 30 & 10 45 A M Evening Worship JOQ p C30 Turn closet clutter into THOAAET Chevrolet &buick Sunday Mass 9 004 11 00AM Ph 531 7942 m tal in III. Mrs. Seeger is the Sunday School 9 30 A M Awana - Wednesday 6:45 P.M. cash with a Ledger Classi- LITTLE WHITE CHURCH BUILDS former Carol Peckham daughup Nursery Provided • Barrier Free Wednesday Family Hour 7:30 P.M. of Dick and Mary Peckham o fied ad. 20 words for $1.25. DR DARRELL WILSON 897-5300 King Street Lowell and Lakeland Call 897-9261. Fla. Grand Valley Ledger • Wednesday. May 30, 1984 - Page 6 Kent County 4-Hers attend Gi c Entomology workshop The 4-H Enlomology Work- cocporaling plants into shop at Kcttuncn Center last projects and insect ph i wr ir weekend was attended by five and illustration volunteer leaders from Kent This conference was sp^. County. David Eppleheimer of sored by Michigan Bcil of Dt ANNUAL tioit and Knappen Milling of Au Grand Rapids, served as a re- source person. Lou Ann Kaeb of gusta. through a gram m o* Lowtll, Dick Kline. Mrv Alan Michigan 4-H Foundaium. Adsmond and Steve Adsmond of For more information about Grand Rapids, participated in the the entomology project or 4-H many hands-on experiences to activities, contact Patncu Tdk SCHOOL improve their basic knowledge or Robert Trout, Kent 4.H . of the 4-H entomology projects. Youth Agents at the Kent County Workshop sessions covered 4-H office, 836 Fuller N.E., habitat studies, including wood- Grand Rapids. Ml 49503. or all ELECTION lands. wetlands and fields, in- 774-3265.
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My Roger Brown Of ret th< Even though the summer equinox is a good three weeks off, and Jit NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION despite the fact that our temperatures are less than balmy. I still sa\ IIM it's summertime when the Memorial Day Weekend is behind us I don't care if my legs were more blue than tan while sailing this past OF THE ELECTORS OF weekend, it's summer and that's all there is to it. One sure sign that summer is upon us is the emergence of Fns- 8 bees, and there is no one in the world who gets more excited about playing Frisbee than Thor Yup. this is another column about Thor COAAMENCEMENT LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS the Wonder Dog. The old boy will be eleven years old this summer, Sunday, June 3rd at 3:00 and in dog years that's a whopping 77 That still doesn't stop him from putting about 150% into his Frisbee playing He may not catch at the Riverside Amphitheatre KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, Ml as many on the fly as he used to. but he's still pretty impressive Sunday was a less than desirable sailing day. so a lot of sailors on In COM of Rain, Lowell High Gymnasium Silver Lake spent a good deal of the afternoon huddled behind a TO BE HELD sand dune on the beach trying to stay out of that cold north wind We nearly fn)ze to death every time the sun went under a cloud Thor CLASS NIGHT was there with his Frisbee, absolutely delighted to have about a JUNE 11,1984 dozen hall-fro/ens sailors to throve the Frisbee for him A real cap Thursday, May 31st at 7:30 P.M. tive audience. Over the years he has developed several techniques for getting at the Lowell High Gymnasium people to throw his Frisbee for him. One of the simplest is dropping the Frisbee at your feet and then clawing at your bare ankles. If that doesn't get your attention, he rams the edge of the Frisbee into your shins. Sometimes he resorts to barking at you. and at one point Sun- day he got so mad at me because I wouldn't throw it for him that he TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: actually bit me on the ankle. He didn't draw blood or anything, but Please Take Notice that the Annual Election pf the School District will be held on Monday, June 11,1984, in the he did nip me hard enough to let me know that he meant business School District. Throughout the course of the afternoon I'll bet he chased that Fnsbee 200 times. Finally, after about two solid hours of chasing his Frisbee down the beach, up a sand dune or out into the lake, his w| THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7:00 O'CLOCK, A.M., eleven years caught up to him. He virtually collapsed in front of us. I and the longer he lay there, the more it looked like he might never AND CLOSE AT 8:00 O'CLOCK, P.M. get up. I've never seen him so whipped. I If you have read any of these stories about Thor in the past, you know that he is a big strapping, over active male yellow Labrador At the Annual School Election there will be elected two (2) members to the Board of Education of the dis- Retriever. He won't ever hold still for anything that you might want trict for full terms of four (4) years, ending in 1988. him to do. like being brushed, getting a bath, etc. Knowing the way he is. I couldn't believe it when people started covering him with THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: sand, and he didn't move. Normally he would have taken off before Wayne Dowllng Jo Murphy the first paw was covered, but he was so tired he just laid there and took it. Diana Fulkerson R. Stanley Williams Before long he was completey covered except for his head, and 0| he was so totally shot that we could have covered that too. He just moaned a lot. Sunday night he just laid around and moaned a lot. Monday was more of the the same, and here it is Tuesday morning, and he s still just lying here by me flaked right out and moaning THE VOTING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: every so often. I would say he may have overdone his Frisbee catch- ing by just a little. He may be ready to chase a few by the weekend, but right now his PRECINCT NO. 1 ears don t even perk up when I say "Frisbee". VOTING PLACE: Runciman Elementary School, 300 High Street, Lowell, Michigan. The first precinct consists of 'y yiyj u — the City of Lowell and those portions lying north of the centerline of Cascade Road in Cascade and Lowell Townships in Kent County, and Boston Township in Ionia County. LOWELL TOWNSHIP With great expectations PRECINCT NO. 2 VOTING PLACE: Bowne Township Hall, 6059 Linfield, Alto, Michigan. The second precinct consists of Bowne Township in Kent County and Campbell Township in Ionia County and those portions lying south of the center- NOTICE ... /or our graduates of1984 and, with much admiration and affection, let us be the first to line of Cascade Road in Cascade and Lowell Townships in Kent County, and Boston Township in Ionia County. congratulate you on a job well done... you We got it within your means to make your life and PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Lowell Township PRECINCT NO. 3 Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on your community's future a wonderful living, growing experience! VOTING PLACE: Vergennes Township Hall, comer of Bailey Drive and Parnell Avenue in Vergennes Township. Thursday, June 14,1984 m The third precinct consists of the Townships of Ada, Cannon. Grattan, and Vergennes in Kent County, and Keene Township in Ionia County. :00 P.M. at the Lowell Township Hall, 2910 A Wen All schoool electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside ash SE for the purpose of hearing Paul Webster's STATE Your neighborhood bank are eligible to vote at this election. ^quest for a condition variance to build an earth "•""•O home o" Property within Section 10 of Low for nearly 50 years." This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. •« Township. SAVINGS
Linda Beers Carol L. Wells Secretary, Board of Education Lowell Township Clerk C30,31 897-7600 BANK IQUAl NOttSINC OtMNTUNITY C30 • ••••'•• . ' < 1984 L.H.S. "TOP TEN
Lowell with her parents Al and Phyllis Eckman Kathleen plans to attend college at either Aquinas or Western Michi Valedictorian Salutatorian gan University where she will pursue a degree in teaching in mathematics. Honors Kathleen received during high school include .4 Girls State. Class President her junior year, two time all con- ference honorable mention in softball and basketball and vice president of the L.H.S. Band her senior year. Kathleen was member of band. Junior Women's Club and National Honor Society besides playing baskeball, softball and working on the yearbook staff. Kathleen is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lowell. i o sc th SUE SARNIAK KAREN DURKEE VICTORIA ANNE HARRIS Ji m Sue Samiak graduated among the top ten in her Lowell Karen Durkee graduates in the top ten of her Lowell High Victoria Anne Harris finished her high school career in the High School Class of 1984. She is the daughter of John and School Class of 1984. Karen is the daughter of Dwayne and top ten of her class of 1984. Victoria is the daughter of Roger Ruth Samiak of 1417 Lincoln Lake Dr., Lowell. Sue plans to Joan Durkee of 8435 Alden Nash, Alto. Karen will attend Harris of 11783 64th St., Alto. Victoria leaves for basic attend Grand Rapids Junior College next year while continu- Central Michigan University next fall to study broadcasting. training in the United States Army in September. Following ing to work at Vennen Chrysler. Dodge and Plymouth, Inc. She plans a career in broadcast journalism in either radio or her stint in the Army Victoria plans to attend the University Sue plans to pursue a career in engineering going to Michigan television. of Hawaii majoring in a math/science field and minoring in State University following her studies at Grand Rapids Junior Karen was vice president of her junior class and secretary interpretting. College. of the symphonic band. Karen was also involved in band, Sue's travel plans include stops at Baltimore, Daytona Close-Up. forensics, annual, newspaper, volleyball, Na- During high school Victoria was a National French Contest Beach and Fort Worth to visit family members. During high tional Honor Society and Junior Women's Club. winer. President of the Spanish Club and served as a repre- school Sue was a member of Art Club, Ski Club, Netmin- Out of school Karen has been involved in Methodist Youth sentative of the art club. She also played basketball, vol- ders, Football and Basketball Cheerleading, softball. band, CATHRYN M. CRIDLER AMY VANDER GALIEN Fellowship and has taught Bible School for the past few leyball. track, softball and was a member of the Girls Varsity choir and powderpuff football. . years. She has studied ballet and other forms of dance for the Club. She was also a member of the Art Club, Spanish Club, Sue attended St. Mary's School through the seventh grade Cathryn M. Cridlcr is the valedictorian for the 1984 Low- Amy Lynn VandeiGalien is the salutatorian for the Lowell past twelve years. band and National Honor Society. ell High School graduating class. Cathryn is the daughter of High School class of 1984. Amy resides at 3360 Bewell Dr., A strong believer in learning a foreign language, Victoria and is a member of the St. Mary's parish. Reg and Diane Cridler of 9992 Six Mile Rd., Rockford. Cat- her parents arc Roy and Linda VandeiGalien. Amy plans to thinks that a foreign language should be mandatory for hryn plans to attend Kalamazoo College in the fall where she attend Western Michigan University in the fall where she in- graduation at Lowell High School. will major in economics and political science. Her future tends to major in accounting, but will maintain an overall career plans include woric in economics at the international business administration curriculum. Beyond college. Amy level. would like to work for a large corporation or accounting firm Cathryn was the editor of the annual staff, vice president of either in Michigan or the Denver, Colorado area. Amy says D.A.R.E. Drug Awareness Reachout Effort and was the she would like to remain single for several years, travel ex- ANN MARIE B ERF ANGER "outstanding achiever" in her JA company last year. During tensively and own lots of dogs. her high school years Cathryn was involved in the yearbook, Amy was her class treasuer and a member of the National Ann Marie Berfanger is one of Lowell High School's top JA, National Honor Society, Close-Up. Band, Ski Club, Honor Society both her junior and senior years. Amy played ten graduates for 1984. She resides at 14256 E. Fulton with Junior Women's Club. Art Club, D.A.R.E., Business Basics high school basketball for three years and is an active mem- her parents John and Helen Berfanger. .Ann will attend and Netminders. Cathryn's non school activities include ber of the the Ada Community Reformed Church Youth Michigan State University this fall where she has just been seven years in 4-H and membership in the Fountain Street Group. Amy's interests center around sports, especially foot- accepted into their Honors College. She plans to carry a Church in Grand Rapids. ball. basketball and water skiing. doubl-major in English and political science. Her career plans include a desire to work in politics at the state level, Remainder of Top Ten perhaps as an aide to a Republican congressman. Ann hopes to land a part time job at the state capitol next fall. (alphabetical order) Ann plans to spend a month as a junior missionary in a for- ^1 eign country (probably Venezuala) this summer in a program sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Lowell. . Ann was chosen to be a member of the State Committee tor N.E.E.D. (National Energy Education Day) during her junior year. Ann is a member of the Junior Women's Club. National Honor Society. Spanish Club, Close-Up. Out of school Ann is active in the Young Republicans and has served as a leader in both the4 Junior Church and A wanna programs of the First Baptist Church of Lowell. Ann has been taking college classes at Grand Rapids Junior College since last summer carrying a 4 point average and is on the STEPHANIE FORD Dean's List there. i MICHELLE SERNE Stephanie Ford is also among the top ten gradutes of the Lowell High School graduating class of 1984. Stephanie re- TRACY JOUSMA Michelle Seme also earned a spot in the top ten of her sides at 11056 Woodbushe, Lowell with her parents Karon graduating class of 1984. She is the daughter of Michael and and Jessica Ford. She plans to attend Davenport College of Tracy Jousma is a finishing her high school career in the Joann Seme of9439 E. Fulton, Ada. Michelle plans to attend Business in the fall. Ann plans to pursue a career as an top ten of her class of 1984. She resides at 10527 52nd St., Aquinas College this fall where she will study pre-med. She accountant or as a legal secretary. Lowell with her parents Warren and Marvel Jousma. Tracy is would eventually like to become a pediatrician. During high school Ann was Vice President of her class, unsure of her plans for the near future, she is considering at- During her years at Lowell High School she was a member • was a member of the National Honor Society and competed tending classes at Grand Rapids Junior College or joining the of the National Honor Society, was Senior Class Represeta- in Grand Rapids Junior College's Business Day Competi- Army. For a career Tracy would like to become a veterina- tive and received an award from the D.A.R. Michelle was tion. Ann was also a member of Spanish Club, forensics and also a football cheerleader, a member of National Honor So- —^« • •"t i t rian probably earning her degree from Michigan State Uni- Junior Women's Club. versity. Marriage and life on a farm appeal to tracy in the long ciety and Junior Women's Club. term. Active in F.F.A. Tracy was their sentinel, 1983-84 top seed salesman and earned public speaking awards at the reg- ional and state levels. A National Honor Society member. Tracy was their treasuer for 1983-84. Tracy also played var- KATHLEEN BEACHLER sity volleyball. Outside of school Tracy has been very active in 4-H.
Kathleen Beachler was one of the top ten in her Lowell High School class of 1984. She resides at 707 Foreman St.,
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The class of 1984 respect* NO PICTURES fully remembers classmate and friend, Terri Sue Cloud who Martin George Alexander Nick Mykola Hrynskyshyn passed away, May 5,1984. Mathew Lawrence Barton Luka Milana Ivanovic it* Shawn Michael Childs Sanja Mijatalovich Michael John DeJong Renee Lynne Peters David Michael Everitt Kelly Lee Swan * Nathan James Horton Leann Kay Timmerman
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Congratulations to our Graduating Seniors... Nathan Horton We've Got The Whowboat and Shoes You Need I Speerstra Agency Blue Ribbon Feed Co. Terri Leazier FAMILY lUrOMOIIVE SUPPLY. INC. CORNER OF MAIN & HUDSON STREETS - LOWELL ^ 115 W. Main Lowell Open Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. • S P M . Saturdays 8:30 A.M. to 1 P M Anderson Family Shoes* 209 E. Mala, Lowell* 897-5611 Lowell • Ionia • Greenville 'OUTDOORS' James Reagan graduates Grand Valley Ledger - Wednesday, May 30, 1984 - Page 27 with Jack Frlesner Festival '84 parade to i) from dental school The Rsherpeople of Michigan have a great deal to he proud of start Saturday, June 2 nd thankful for Michigan has long been regarded as the finest fish ng state of the Union. The primary reason for this is very simple ichigan has almost four times more water resources than any other A new Festival tradition be- June 2. Starting trom the comer ate in the lower 48. gins as the Festival '84 parade of Fullon and Monroe, the Our waters consist of 11,000 inland lakes. 36,000 miles of rivers moves to Saturday moming. In parade will proceed north on d streams, including 12.000 miles of coldwater trout streams previous years, the parade was Monroe ending at the comer of .000 square miles of Great Lake waters, an area larger than sev- part of Opening Ceremonies on Monroe and Michigan. Over 65 ral individual stales. This states' Great Lakes shoreline is longer Friday. The Saturday moming units including bands, floats and an the entire Atlantic Coast of the United States. parade will allow more people to clowns will make this parade a There is so much water in this state that no matter where you live participate. great beginning to Saturday's u will not be more than six miles from fishahle waters It is little The Festival '84 parade kicks Festival activities. onder that Michigan leads all stales in the ownership of boats off at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, .880 boats are owned by Michiganders. compared to the second -est ownership stale of Minnesou with 610.777. as of 1982 Do we fish? You bet we do. In 1983. Michigan sold 1,335.806 • icenses. This does not include persons under seventeen years of or spouses of licensed fishermen. Including these the total uld probably reach two million, which would far exceed that of LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS y other State. This states' DNR plants 40 million fish annually. Michigan's ourist industry exceeds two billion annually, and fishing is the cor- rstone of this massive monetary gain to the state NOTICE indeed, we of this stale are fortunate in having this outstanding ishery at our doorsteps. Washington State was long reputed as the PUBLIC HEARING almon Capitol of the Nation. Today Michigan's Sport Fishermen are landing nearly three times as many as Washington Anglers, ON INCREASING oday, 1 million chinook salmon per year are coming from Michi- gan waters, compared to 311,000 in Washington. We lake 970.000 PROPERTY TAXES •oho salmon annually, compared to Washington's 460.000. Al- ii the salmon populations and continued planting programs arc highly controversial, all must agree, this DNR program has cer- tainly been a huge success. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June Here, in this area of western Michigan, we have some of the James E. Reagan, D.D.S. 11, 1984 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. at the nest fishing to be found in this great fishing slate. The Grand River Lowell Board of Education Offices, * an outstanding fishery for walleye, smallmouth. Northern Pike, id catfish. It is largely overlooked by most due to its coloration. James E. Reagan, D.D.S. is a Grand Rapids Junior College; 12685 Foreman Road, Lowell, Michi- recent graduate of Marquette and in 1980. received his The water color has no bearing on pollution or purity and the Grand gan, the Board of Education of Lowell is as clean or cleaner, from this aspect, than are the clear waters of University. College of Dentistry Bachelor of Science degree from Lake Michigan. The coloration is due to clay silt gained by its long in Milwaukee. Wisconsin. He is the University of Michigan. He Area Schools will hold a public hearing a life long resident of Lowell and is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert course through southern Michigan's farmland The Rat and Thor- on the levying in 1984 of an additional napple Rivers have long been nationally acclaimed among the lop completed high school here in E. Reagan of Lowell. smallmouth streams of North America We have many miles of 1976. Then he graduated from proposed millage rate of 2.0821 mills quality brook and brown trout streams, an excellent run of salmon for operating purposes pursuant to up the Grand and steelhead in the Spring. Big Pine Island Lake pro- duced the state record largemouth bass and the Stale record tiger Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982. lusky. lives in Murray Lake. Panfishing on many jirea Lakes isex- Each year, graduates face the challenge |ellent. Within a very short drive we have some of the best fishing in The Board of Education has the com- North America Many times I see people driving long distances to plete authority to establish that 32.1 fish and they are leaving better waters than they are going to . We at Four basic types of peanuts are grown by a majority of mills be levied in 1984 from within its of making choices which will determine The Combination" in Lowell, are fishermen If you desire infor- U.S. farmers. They are the Spanish. Virginia. Valencia and mation on how or when - Please stop by or call us at 897-6111. Runner. In the mid-1970's. they produced about 3.5 billion present authorized millage rate. pounds a year.
the paths their futures will take. It's a The maximum additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues critical choice, but only one of hundreds of LOWELL TOWNSHIP LOWELL TOWNSHIP for operating purposes from ad val- orem property tax levies In 1983 other- NOTICE NOTICE wise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of important choices all of us must make Michigan, 1982, by four point five PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THREE IMPORTANT Synopsis of minutes from Regular Meeting - 21 May, hundred seventy four (4.57378%), TOWNSHIP NOTICES: throughout our lives. The right to make such 1984. 1. At a Regular meeting of the Lowell Township The figure for increase in revenue for Call to order at 8 P.M.; 5 Board Members present; 6 Board on 16 April, 1984 a budget covering the operating purposes is based on the others. choices is a privilege only we who live in township's fiscal year 1984-85 was adopted. latest estimate of state equalized valu- i Minutes of 16 April approved as reed. ation of property located within the 2. The Lowell Township Board denied Peter the free world enjoy. Most of humanity is school district. State equalized valua- O'Nelirs request to rezone his property at 11797 E. l! OLD BUSINESS: Rash withdrew his request for an tion will not be finalized until after the Fulton from residential to commercial. Adult Foster Care Home; an open house will be held fourth Monday in May. In the event that still being told how their lives must be on 30 May, 1984 for Voter Awareness Month; the 3. The proposed amendments to the Lowell state equalized valuation as finalized cemetery contracts were all returned; a new price Township Zoning Ordinance which were the sub- list for lots In all the township cemeteries tabled is for any reason higher than the esti- ject of a public hearing held on 30 April, 1984 have lived. For them, freedom of choice does until the June meeting. mate used for this hearing, the Board been approved. These amendments Include of Education must hold another public changes to the definition section, revise dwelling NEW BUSINESS: Rick Seese received tentative ap- hearing before levying millage on any not exist. We should think about that once requirements, mobile home footings, location of proval on a proposed plat for the comer of higher valuation. swimming pools and accessory buildings, regula- Settlewood and Parnell; Robert C. Roth received ap- tions on lots, non-conformltles, junkyards, public proval to enter his acreage In the P. A. 116 Farmland in awhile. The right to make choices is the hearing requirements to comply with current laws, The purpose of the hearing is to re- Agreement Act; announced Valerie Adams Is re- special use permits, and some corrections to insure questing an Adult Foster Care Home for 10893 Deer- ceive testimony and discuss the levy quintessential element of freedom - and table figures and the text agree. These amendments wood Drive in Eastgate; O'Neill's request to have of an additional millge rate. Not less become effective thirty days from the date of publi- his property on Fulton rezoned from residential to than seven (7) days following the pub- cation of this notice. commercial was denied; the proposed amend- lic hearing, the Board of Education freedom makes all the difference. i ments to the Township Zoning Ordinance were ap- may approve all or any portion of the The budget and the adopted amendments in full are proved, effective thirty days after publication of available for public Inspection at the Lowell proposed additional millage rate. notice. © 1984 Amway Corporation, Ada, MI U.S.A. All rights reserved. Township Hall, 2910 Alden Nash, SE during regular office hours. Adjournment et 9:45 P.M. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Carol L. Wells Carol Wells, Lowell Township Clerk Lowell Township Clerk 897-7600 Linda Beers, Secretary Amway 897-7600 C30 SHOP WITHOUT C30 GOING SHOPPING Grand Valky Ledger - Wednesday, May 30, 1984 • Page 28 Benefit Rock n' Roll Concert Grand Valley Ledger • Wednesday. May 30, 1984 • Page 29 Driedger receives special YFU scholarship sponsored by Amway Get septic tanks inspected Goodtime 50*5 - 60*5 Rock n' He said, "I wasn't sure I Roll Concert "is a benefit show at Madison Square Garden and will provide is a real experience wanted to get back into it. I system. A listing of licensed and Maia Dncdgcr. daughter of Maia. a Junior at Lowell Spanish club and ski club. In her the homestay experience is to en- unteers at an international center change Initiative created ^ brought 22,000 people to their of pre-Beatles rock and roll." Spring is the time of the year for the Saladin Shrine Temple of wasn't sure anyone cared ... So bonded septic tank cleaners is Amo and Hanni Driedger of Senior High School, was spare time. Maia has volunteered in Washington, D.C., 13 U.S. feet." Other club dates followed. Haskins said. "These are all en- when homeowners are busy with courage a deeper appreciation President Ronald Reagan in Grand Rapids". The Show will I tried a couple of major cities Lowell has been selected as a re- awarded the scholarship based Similar career interruptions tertainers who make it big then. housecleaning. yard work, and provided in the yellow pages of as an instructor's aide at the and comprehension of world cul- Regional Offices, and 24 Na- 1983, be presented at the Ionia Free and the reaction was excellent.- cipient of a special scholanihip are true of other headlinerv repairing damages caused during the telephone directory. on YFLTs standard selection YMCA swimming pool and has tures through firsthand and re- tional YFU organizations around An entire family can partici- Fair Grandstand. Saturday. July Their fans are still there. Fabian which will enable her to spend A similar situation confronted Bobby Vee had a siring of lop-10 the winter months. Other preventative measures criteria of academic achieve- volunteered for the local Arts ciprocal exposure. the world work together towards pate with YFU by providing a 14. at 8:00 P.M. "as a pre-fair says a lot of his fans are now in two months this summer living Lou Christie on his comeback In The Kent County Health De- homeowners may take to insure ment. personal maturity, the Council during festivals and Since 1951. YFU has pro- these objectives. home for a student from another records during the summer of the 35 to 40's age group - and concert*', according to Fair Man- 1962. when he was 19, he had a longer life from their septic sys- with a lamily in Japan Maia was quality of her responses to essay plays. Maia plans a career in the vided these educational oppor- Over 50corporations, founda- 1%0 and sold 20 million re- they are bringing their children partment reminds the country. Host families are of all ager Lionel Haskins. million selling record with "The tems include not utilizing the selected from a field of applic- questions, personal interview, health sciences field. tunities for young people and tions and youth organizations in cords. most of them between to the concerts. And, not surpris- homeowner with a spetic tank backgrounds, the principal re- It will star Fabian, Lou Chris- Gypsy Cried" systems for disposal of materials ants competing throughout involvement in extracurricular, Maia will be one of more than 1959 and 1970. He dropped out ingly. the youngsters really like sewage disposal system not to adults who want to learn more the U.S. and abroad participate quirement being a capacity to tie, Tommy Roe. Johnny Tillot- Other million-selling records, Michigan for scholarships spon- for several years. Now 40, he's the music too." forget to have their spetic tanks such as cloth and plastic. Gar- volunteer and/or employment 1,200 American YFU students about other people, languages directly in the scholarship pro- provide guidance, understanding son, Bobby Vee, and AR and the sored by the Amway Corpora- including "Two Faces Have I", inspected and possibly cleaned. bage gnnders increase the ac- activities evidenced in her writ- who will depart in June to spend and cultures. In 1984, YFU pro- gram by providing schv»larships and affection. back doing rock and roll revivals Tickets are available for the Rockin* Richochettes in what came along - and he joined Dick George Pio, Environmental cumulation of solids in the tank, tion. manufacturer of a variety of ten application as reviewed by two months living with spe- grams will have assisted 100,000 for their employees' children or and festivals. July Rock and Roll Festival and should be a real trip down mem- Clark's Cavalcade of Stars" on Health Director of the Kent and depending on the amount of household products and cosmet- YFU's independent Scholarship cially-selected host families. students in making lasting inter- members. Many corporations Johnny Tillotson was one of other 1984 Ionia Free Fair ory lane for many area residents. the road "I'm Going Make You County Health Department, their use, may increase the need ics. The program is administered Selection Committee. YFU offers a host family living national friendships, increasing and foundations provide other Youth for Understanding the first recording artists to cross Grandstand headliners at the Fabian Forte, now 40. burst Mine" hit the top of the charts states that, "Homeowners often for pumping. Water from floor by Youth for Understanding, one Maia has been a member of experience in countries located personal and career options, and types of program support. YFU 3501 Newark Street, N.W. over into both pop and country Free Fair office in the Activities/ into the music scene in the late during the Woodstock era. ignore their septic tank system drains, sump pumps, and water of the largest international high the tennis team, debate team. in Europe, the Far East and is also a participant in the Presi- Washington, D.C. 20016 music charts in the late 50's and Administration Building on the preparing to be future leaders. A iq.SO's and after reaching star- By 1974, he was out of the softeners draining into the septic school student exchange pro- Forensics team, art club. Phone: 1-800-424-3691 early 60's. "Poetry in Motion". Fairgrounds, Monday through until it fails." He advised that South America. The purpose of staff of 250 and thousands of vol- dent's International Youth Ex- dom. left music until 1970 when grams in the world. music business and stayed out 'Heartaches by the Number". Friday. 9:00 A.M.to 4:30 P M. serious problems may be avoid- system may shorten its life. he started appearing in night- until 1979 when he made a com- "Send Me the Pillow You Dream (Tel. 1-(616) 527-1310). Also ed by proper preventative The disposal of harmful chem- clubs and Las Vegas casinos. eback. "He tore the house down On", and "I'm So Lonesome I the tickets are available through maintenance on a regular basis. icals. cleaners, or pesticides into Council Proceedings could Cry" are some of the hit re- the West Michigan Shriners, all Cleaning of the septic tank is a septic system is not recom- mended. These toxic chemicals cords to Tillotson's credit. Believe-In-Music Stores. recommmended every three to could find their way into the LEGAL NOTICES Tommy Roe hit stardom with Wherehouse Records. Boom- four years. Regular removal of OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Council then discussed the recommendation by the Planning groundwater or even your dnnk- IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Fonger that the request to set "Sheila" in 1962. That was fol- town (Hastings), and Full Moon the solids, grease, and scum pre- vents residual waste build-up ing water, according to Pio. of the Commission to rezone the Lowell Granite Company property, a date for a public hearing be tabled until the second meeting STATE OF MICHIGAN STATE OF MICHIGAN lowed by "Sweet Pea". "It's (Mt. Pleassant). that may damage the drainage CITY COUNCIL located on East Main Street, from C-3 Commercial, to 1-1 In- In June, for more information, supported by Councilman Col- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Now a Winter's Day". "Dizzy", The Ionia Free Fair runs July to name a few. 27 through August 5. 1984. of the dustrial, a spin-off from the Superior Furniture Company pro- lins. FOR THE FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT COUNTY OF KENT "What wc think the festival CITY OF LOWELL, MICHIGAN ject, to keep that block of Main Street uniform. Because ot their ORDER TO ANSWER ORDER OF PUBLICATION type of operation and planned possible expansion, an Industri- Carried. Case No: 83.50948-D0 Case No: 84-52422-00 PUBLIC AUCTION Regular Meeting of Monday. May 7,1984, al designation would be more appropriate to the business. ELWOOD BRENT OBER- CARMELO ECHEVARRIA. LIN. S.S. No. 371-62-3673, SSN: 582-84-4252. Plaintiff, Council then discussed the odyssey of a group of Grand Plaintiff, vs. ESTEPHANIE Vs. CARMEN A. RIVERA The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Maat- NOTICE IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Collins, supported by Coun- Haven residents who have been traveling the length of the ANN OBERLIN, S.S. No. Un- ECHEVARRIA. SSN: Un- man. The Pledge of Allegiance was given and the Roll called. cilman Thompson that the rezoning be approved from C-3 Grand River, from Jackson to Grand Haven, in a large canoe known. Defendant. kown, Defendant. At a session of said Court At a session of said court When President Washington deddad to take a thr^y Commercial to I-11ndustrial for the Lowell Granite Company at in commemoration of their 150th birthday celebration. month tour of the South he simply climbed aboard li% SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH -10:30 A.M. to 0held in the Hall of Justice, in held in the Circuit Courtrooms Present: Councilmen Collins. Fonger, Thompson and Maat- 306 E. Main. coach and took off — without Secret Service men or press the City of Grand Rapids. in the Hall of Justice. City of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Kropf man. The following resolution was offered for adoption by Council- County of Kent. State of Grand Rapids. County of of any kind. Because of a mixup of mails and the uni tiapped roads the government did not know for nearly two months North of Lowell on Lincoln Lake Road, at the comer Absent: Councilman Schneider. Michigan, on this 26 day of Kent. State of Michigan, on Carried. man Fonger. supported by Councilman Thompson. exactly where the President was. April, 1984. this 22 day of May. 1984. of 4-Mlle. Present: HONORABLE Presents: HONORABLE Tractor* • Tools - Farm Machinery IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Fonger that the absence of The next order of business was a request by Superior Fumi- WHEREAS, the port city of Grand Haven, located at the mouth GEORGE V. BOUCHER Cir- GEORGE V. BOUCHER. Cir- Anttques & Furniture Councilman Schneider be excused, due to illness, supported ture Company to establish an Industrial Development District cuit Court Judge. cuit Judge. of the Grand River in Ottawa County. Michigan, was founded See complete listings in next week's Ledger. On the 28th day of October, In this cause an action was by Councilman Fonger under Public Act 198 to include their property at 318 E. Main, November 2.1934, and 1983, an action was filed by filed on the 18th day of May. (Block 11 except lot no. 1 of Avery's Plat.) ELWOOD BRENT OBER- 1984. by Carmek) Echevarria. SALE BY Carried. ^LIN, Plaintiff, against ES- Plaintiff, against Carmen A. WHEREAS, Grand Haven will celebrate its Sesquicentenn TOM NAOY AUCTION COMPANY A discussion by Council followed with Mr. Conrad Bradshaw, in 1984. and t wTEPHANIE ANN OBERLIN, Rivera Echevarria. Defendant, Defendant, in this Court to for an absolute divorce from 9510 E. Fulton IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Collins that the Minutes of the representing the firm. Manager Quada stated that this hearing # grant Plaintiff an Absolute Di- the bonds of matrimony. Ada, Michigan 49301 April 16 meeting be approved as written, supported by Coun- was to establish a District only, a separate hearing would be WHEREAS, the history of Grand Haven is an integral part of vorce. IT IS ORDERED that the (616) 676-2547 - (517) 322-2444 cilman Collins. necessary at a later date to grant a Certificate of Exemption. the history of the City of Lowell in that they paralleled one IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Defendant. Carmen A. Rivera * that the Defendant, ES- Echevarria. answer to take He also suggested that Lowell Granite Company be included another as life along Michigan's longest river evolved these TEPHANIE ANN OBERLIN, such action as may be pemitted Carried in the district at this time, rather than have to hold a separate 150 years. shall answer or take such other by law on or before the 18 day hearing at a later date to establish another district. action as may be permitted by of August, 1984. Failure to comply with this IT WAS THEN MOVED by Councilman Collins that the Bills NOW. THEREFORE. LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the City of law on or before the Ist day of July. 1984. Failure to comply Order will result in a default and Accounts Payable be allowed and warrants issued, sup- IT WAS THEN MOVED by Councilman Collins that the entire Lowell does hereby recognize Grand Haven's Sesquicenten- ^with this Order will result in a judgment against the Defen- PUBLIC AUCTION ported by Councilman Thompson Block 11 of Avery's Plat be established as an Industrial De- nial and extend all best wishes to our sister community on th^ft WJudgment by Default against dant for the relief demanded in Saturday, June 2nd velopment District under the tennets of Public Act 198 of 1974, Grand River for a successful 150th Celebration year. said Defendant for relief de- the Complaint filed in this Yes: Councilmen Collins, Fonger, Thompson and Maatman. supported by Councilman Fonger. manded in this Complaint filed Court. at 10:30 A.M. in this Court. GEORGE V. BOUCHER No: None. Estate of Carried. George V. Boucher Circuit Judge Absent: Councilman Schneider. Carried. Circuit Court Judge Entered, contersigned. and THELMA ROTH There were no remarks from the audience. Attest: A true copy examined by me: Sally Modderman, Dorothy De Witt 204 Brook St., Lowell BILLS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TOTALS Council then considered a request from Mr. James Pfaller for Deputy Clerk Deputy Clerk Household Furnishings General Fund $28,608.55 permission to discharge firearms inside the City limits in order Attest: A true copy Under the Manager s Report, Manager Quada announced Examined, Coutersigned & & Appliances Major Street Fund 25.20 to rid his property of an over abundance of Woodchucks. that the Parks and Recreation Committee would have a pre- Entered C30, 31,32, 33 Richard J. Heath (P-26243) Local Street Fund 90.00 sentation to make at the first meeting in June, and that all of tt^ 8. of light, then right at Ottawa St. to ^Attorney for Plaintiff . MAIN, LOWELL X MICH e (616) 897-9609 Sewer Fund 1,632.96 Mr. Pfaller was present and stated that he had checked with City's insurance needs will have to be looked at, and sever^ 1125 W. Main St., QUALITY PRINTING Brook St. Water Fund 1,455.94 the State D.N.R. on how best to get rid of them, and found that new categories of insurance may have to be added. P.O. Box 212 Offset ft Lcttofpresa. Grand Equipment Fund 3,884.36 they are not a protected animal, and was told he could use a Lowell, MI 49331 Valley Ledger, 105 N. Broad- (616)897-9480 Round maple table 4/chairs, G.E. apt size re- Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 12,992.61 22 calibre hollow point shell to kill them. way, 897-9261. Manager Quada also listed the Lowell businesses that are cur- frigerator w/fraezer, Kenmore Solid State micro- Lee Fund 34.43 CITY OF LOWELL rently on P.A. 198 Certificates of Exemption: wave oven, 4/drawer maple chest, GE electric range Manager Quada read the section of the Ordinance which expiration date 4/bumer/oven, (2) Admiral stereo AM-FM Solid Mayor Maatman opened the Public Hearing on the proposed would allow the procedure on a limited basis by permission of King Milling Co. 12-31-88 NOTICE State w/speakers, Cold Spot 9 cubic ft upright deep 1984-85 City Budget. Manager Quada explained that it was the Council. CITY OF LOWELL Attwood Brass 12-31 -90 OF PUBUC HEARING freeze, G.E. Washer, GE dryer, maple 4 drawer HI the first of two opportunities for citizens to ask questions or C.J. Christoff & Sons 12-31-88 Boy chest, maple 3 drawer Hi Boy w/mlrror, maple 3/ comment on it. Councilman Collins stated that he is very much against the Michigan Wire Processing 12-31-w NOTICE Notice ia hereby given that In accordance with Act 4 bed w/box springs and mattress, maple night use of guns inside the City for any reason, especially in resi- Metric Mfg. 12-31-84 207 of Public Acta of 1921, a Public Hearing will be stand, maple 3 shelf plant stand, maple 3 drawer There were no questions or comments from the audience, and dential neighborhoods, stating that if one person is allowed to, Curtis Laundry ^ 2-31 84 The City of Lowell is seeking applications for the held on Monday, June 11,1984 at 7:30 P.M. In the chest, (4) steel 3 shelf storage racks, Danish mod- the Heanng was closed at 8:04 P.M. others will think they can also. position of Account Clerk-Computor Operator. Council Room of City Hall, by the Lowell Planning em round dining table w/4 matching chairs, maple Total current tax abatement. $1.935.400. Commission. wing back spindle chair w/footstool, (2) oak book Council then discussed the recommendation by the Planning There seems to be a high population of Woodchucks this year, Total State Equalized Valuation, $35,500,000. Primary duties Include all phases of water and cases, walnut wicker front credenza, Zenith 24" Commission to approve the rezoning of a parcel of property he (Collins) has them on his property. Several people in the sewer account handling, payroll preparation and The Hearing la called to consider the proposed re- color TV, mahogany oval coffee table, mahogany owned by Harold Ball on Kent Street, from 1-1 Industrial to R-2 audience spoke up saying they are also having problems with There were no Council remarks or reports. computor data entry of accounting data. zoning of various portions of land west of Hudson Phlko stereophonic high fidelity, record-radio com- Residential. The lot is adjacent to property already zoned R-2 them. He suggested using "varmint bombs", products which Street and South and West of the C ft O Railroad, bination console model, colonial sofa, occasional Residential, and the Planning Commission is looking at the are safer around humans, and will kill the animals when Mayor Maatman stated that he has only two names of voluij^ Applicanta must submit resumes' and complete ap- which includea the entire Western portion of the chairs, round mahogany plant stand, round other property in that area, as to whether it might better serve dropped into their burrows. teers to serve on the Lowell Cable T.V. Advisory Board, and plications not later than 5:00 P.M. June 1,1984 City of Lowell. mahogany drum table, (2) round mahogany end ta- as R-2 Residential than Industrial, because of there being would like more names from the Council in order to make an bles, miscellaneous volumes of records 48s & etc. The other Councilmen shared his views on the dangerous- homes in that area, cutting back the Industrial to the property appointment at the next regular meeting. Compenaation based upon background and educa- A copy of the existing Zoning Map, aa well as the Photo albums, Ironiite mangle, steel cabinets. Titan South of those properties ness of using guns in the City, and concurred not to grant the tion. proposed rezoning Is available for review at Lowell electric heater, clothes hamper, plant stands, pots request. IT WAS THEN MOVED to adjoum at 8:35 P.M. by Councilman City Hall, 301 E. Main, during regular working hours. and pans, and many other miscellaneous items. IT WAS MOVED by Councilman Thompson that the parcel of Collins. Ray Quada Sale by property located on Kent Street owned by Harold Ball, be re- Manager Quada stated that he had received a request from City Manager Ray E. Quada, TOM NAGY AUCTION SERVICE zoned from 1-1 Industrial to R-2 Residential, supported by King Milling Co. to set a date for a Public Hearing to vacate a Approved May 21,1984 An Equal Employment O• [•!•:•1r 1 (unit y Employer" CRyCterfc (616) 676-2547 - (517) 322-244 Councilman Fonger. 030 portion of S. Lafayette Street, South of Main Street, and Kent James D. Maatman Ray E. Quada^ 028,29,30 C29,30 Street. West of S. Monroe Street. Mayor City Clew Carried. Grand Valley Ledger - Wednesday, May 30, 1984 - Page 30 Lowell Rotary Club donates to Grand Valky Ledger - Wednesday, May 30, 1984 - Page 31 Memorial Day parade is wet Junior Achievement program
U.S.A. BUILDINGS - Ag- And in God's heavenly SPersonalS hofTie munii WANTED TOP DOLLAR ricultural - Commercial, full t In loving memory of my mcirtovT paid for used factory warranty, all steel- it's they, not we. who truly nephew David Morris who CLOTMIW - WANTED - Used player cars A trucks. clear span, smallest building live. would be 11 years old May i piano rolls, top prices paid for Harold Zeigler Ford 30x40x10, largest Always in our hearts, 31 rolls in good condition. 897- 897-8431. 70x135x16. 30, 40.50.60 ft Grandma & Grandpa Ste- Uncle Mike Stevens PA LONE AGAIN? - For ro- widths in various lengths. 9261 days. 897-5381 eve- T.F. vens Roswell. New Mexico mance or companionship nings, ask for Roger. Call 24 hours., -1-800-482- Roswell. New Mexico call "Friendship Finders" 1- 4242 ext. 540. Must sell TF/NC 616-455-3904 (recording) YOUR LOCAL WATKINS - cheap immediately. F.O.B., Choose from lOOO s 10-80. WORK WANTED - roto til- Dealer for Lowell & Sur- will deliver to building site. SUBSCRIBE TO THE LEDGER! Free registration! Minorities ling $15 per hour, $15 mini- rounding areas, John & C29.30.31,32 | welcome! mum call 942-2452 ext. 10 Lucille Erickson, 517 Avery TFN after 4:00 P.M. St., Lowell. Ml 49331. Phone 5TH WHEEL WITH PICKUP - For sale, very nice vaca- Y.M.C.A. ADULT SOFTBALL STANDINGS 028.29,30 897-8541. tion/travel combination. Ask- JHINK SPRING - Staining, MONDAY NIGHT CO-ED TEAMS ing $7000. Call 897-9595. /all papering and painting, WANTED - LPN Charge DREAM JOBS - Eam ap- Win Lost Memorial Day Services around the area were soggy affairs Monday. In the above photo the Low- lia s Decorating Service. Call Nurse needed part time, 3-11 proximately $180 for 9 hours. ell High and Middle School Bands march along a rain soaked Main Street in LowelFs annual ser- A COVERED UTILITY 1. First Congregational Church 3 0 897-7868. experience preferred but wil- Must be 18, car and phone vice. TRAILER - 16 ft. long, 6 ft 2. Campbell Insurance 3 0 ling to train. Apply in person necessary. Ladies preferred. The Lowell Rotary Club recently presented a check in the amount of $720.00 to "Project Busi- at Belding Christian Nursing (616)527-2781 or 527-9619. wide. Double axle - $900.00. 3. Odds and Ends 1 2 est** a Junior Acheivement program that teaches Lowell Junior High School students about busi- 3 Johnson Snowmobiles, Festival opens this Friday WOMEN Home, 414 E. State St. Beld- C30-31 ness basics, democracy and the free enterprise system. Pictured here are the members of the Lowell 4. D and D Leasing 1 2 Thousands of volunteers will val 84, Sharon Yentsch and Bill $300.00 Also a 250 Yamaha Greater Grand Rapids Camp Rotary Board; Ival Paulsen, William McPherson, James Lang, Mike Tummino. Jim Speerstra. OF THE MOOSE ing or Phone 794-0460 be- 5. Deer Run Golf Course 1 2 have already put in countless Casey, several other musical Dirt Bike $150.00. Call (616) Fire, Inc, will provide a color Jim Hodges. Bob Elzinga and Robert DeBoer. Will be having a Bingo tween 8 A.M. and 4 P.M. hours preparing for the city's guard and bands will play "The selections will be performed 527-2781. 6. Lowell Medical Care 0 3 starting at 2 P.M. on Equal Opportunity Employer. I5lh Annual three-day Arts Fes- Star Spangled Banner". Joining Sharon and Bill on stage Help Wanted C30-31 TP tival, Festival 84. when it opens The bands participating are will be Mayor Helmholdt, Sunday, 1st. 2nd, 4th. Friday. June I. Creston High School. Union Richard Buth, Chair of the and 5th Sundays of the TUESDAY NIGHT-WOMENS DIVISION I WANTED - Linoleum layers, HELP WANTED - New de- BUICK REGAL - 4 door. The Opening Ceremonies will High school, Saranac High County Commission, and Mar- month. Closed 3rd Sun- 1. Green Lane Farms 2 0 corating company needs 1982, loaded, sharpe! begin at 12 Noon on Calder School. East Kentwood High garet Cadler-Hayes, sister of vinyl tile installers. Send Re- day of each month. 2. Zzanos Pizza 2 0 Stage Ceremonies will begin school and Jenison High School. Alexander Calder. Following sume to: C.L P.O. Box 128, managers and home demon- Harold Zeigler Ford Lowell, TFN with "Festival", a song written They will be under the direction Opening Ceremonies, a Birthday WlAT CAN Lowell, Ml 49331 strators. No delivering, train- Michigan 897-8431. 3. Pep-ers 1 1 for the Festival by Charles Buff- of Leonard Falcone of Michigan cake, provided by Oven Fresh to TFN ing provided, average $10 4. Durkee Linton Lumber 1 1 ham. followed by an official Stale University. celebrate the 15th birthday of the JACKPOT BINGO per hour must be 18 years CAMER01983 - Low miles, 5. Blough Builders 0 2 welcome by Dick Calkins. Persi- Following welcoming Cadler Stabile, will be distri- old, have a car and a tele- GIVE YOU A Every Friday night, 7:30 P.M. air, tilt, cruise, and more. deni of the Arts Council of speeches by Co-Chairs of Festi- buted to the spectators. phone, call 676-1472. Extra Sharpe! Price to sell at 6. Timpson Orchards 0 2 Lowell VFW Hall, C27,28,29,30 Harold Zeigler Ford Lowell, East Main St. Lowell. Michigan 897-8431. TUESDAY NIGHT-WOMENS DIVISION II BETTER RETURN Early Bird Bingo at 6:45 P.M. Business 1. State Savings Bank 2 0 Doing MORE...With LESS! PUBLIC WELCOME S FOR SALES LINCOLN 1978 - TOWN by the stuff of THANACO, TFN S Services CAR * 4 door, low miles and 2. Kropf Orchards 2 0 THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS loaded! We're dealing at 3. Discount Enterprizes 1 1 •^»THF MOTHER FARTM Nfvr^ • , viema" » THF MOTM'R F ARTM NEWS In. LEGION Harold Zeigler Ford Lowell, 4. Roth Rental and Storage 1 1 Michigan 897-8431. OF THE MOOSE FORD TRUCKS COST THE BASICS OF STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS MONEY MARKET 5. Michigan Wire 0 2 LESS AT HAROLD Tuesdays AHORNEY SERVICES: FORD VAN - 1984 1 ton E- 6. Curtis Cleaners 0 2 Nowadays, a lot of folks are actively seeking ca- ZEIGLER FORD - Get A reer changes, by choice or necessity, and it may just BINGO!! Divorce, from S100 350 Diesel Engine in stock 1984 F-250 For only $169.88 be the ideal time to test the old American Dream OR SAVINGS Early Birds 6:30 P.M. plus costs; for immediate delivery, per month. Nothing Down. WEDNESDAY NIGHT-MENS DIVISION 1 of starting your own business. Unfortunately, it Harold Zeigler Ford Lowell, seems that roughly eight of every ten such ventures Regular Bingo 7:30 P.M. Bankruptcy $300: Harold Zeigler Ford MYour Michigan 897-8431. 1. Wemet Distributing-Blue 3 0 fail within five years ,.. but there's no reason why Upstairs over Moose Simple Will 535: Ford Truck Headquarters" r* • Merchants 2 1 yours can't be one of the 20% that will survive and ACCOUNT? TFN .f Lowell, Ml 897-8431. prosper! It's important, though, that you base your Adoption S125; DODGE OMNI - 1982 low 3. T and A 2 1 new business activity upon the advice of lawyers Incorporation, miles, extra sharpe! Priced to and accountants, and a smart entrepreneur will also FORD TEMPO SALE - 4. Green Lane Farms - Gators 2 1 Bellliev e it or not, it's your own 11% rat. of tMm aa Jackpot from S200; sell at Harold Zeigler Ford enlist the aid of ihe nearest field office of the Small Large selection now only 5. Nobodies 0 3 Business Administration (SBA). home. Investing in energy- BINGO Drunk Driving, Lowell, Michigan 897-8431. $6779.00 or $119.80 per Village Party Store 0 3 First of all, you need to establish a written bus- saving improvements in your Every Saturday Night from $250; month, with nothing down. 6. iness plan that outlines your objectives, your po- ESCORT 1982 - 3 to choose home can help you save money 7:00 P.M. Harold Zeigler Ford Lowell, tential market, your plan for reaching that market, Landlord Tenant, from. Your pick for only and make money. It's one of the Upstairs at Michigan 897-8431. and your method of operating the business. Probate, Workman s $4588.00 Harold Zeigler THURSDAY NIGHT-MENS DIVISION I The next step, assuming that you don't have the capital necessary to implement best investment choices you can LOWELL MOOSE HALL make—even better than a C.D., Compensation, Ford Lowell, Michigan 897- 1. Dave Clark Plumbing & Heating 2 1 your program yourself, is to locate financing. A commercial banker, the SBA, com- Early Bird Bingo 6 P.M. ESCORT 1984 - Now only mercial finance institutions, small-business investment companies, and business de- 8431. money market or savings Real Estate, and $117.86 per month. Nothing 2. Arts T.V. 2 1 velopment corporations are possible sources of loans. Friends and family members TFN account. Personal Injury down. Hugh inventory, call 3. Lowell Engineering I 2 1 • can also be helpful sometimes, but be sure the loan is made in an appropriately profes- CHEVROLET 1981 - C-10 sional manner. by appointment, us today at Harold Zeigler 4. Thomet Chevrolet 2 1 low Is energy efficiency Pick-up. low miles. Great Legally, there are several ways to organize a new business. Most folks begin with a H MID-WEST LARGEST DIS- Attorney Richard Heath Ford Lowell, Michigan 897- condition! Priced to sell at 5. Lowell Beer Store 1 2 sole proprietorship, which is the least complicated form. The owner is the business in profitable? 8431. this instance, so all of the enterprise's liabilities are assumed by the individual. TRIBUTOR - of 30-30, 20- Lowell 897-9480 Harold Zeigler Ford Lowell, Owning an energy efficient 6. Alto Bandits 0 3 Then again, you may find it necessary (or advantageous! to take a partner when you 20, pink hearts, will beat ail Grand Rapids 241-2292 Michigan 897-8431. set up your new venture. A general partnership represents a relationship between two house can make you money. prices that you are now re- FORD RANGER TRUCKS- or more individuals who have joined to carry on a trade or business for profit. Each Now only $129.86 per Conservation features can more ceiving. For Info, call Doug at TEMPO S COST LESS AT THURSDAY NIGHT-MENS DIVISION II partner is fully liable for the firm's obligations, and each partner s share of the profits than pay for themselves through or more details on these and month. Nothing Down. Great F< 453-0455. Success Plus. 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Lowell Nazarene Church 1 2 such a detailed and expensive process, most small-time entrepreneurs avoid it until tax-free. The same holds true you'll receive Your Home Energy Michael J. Tummino, Jr. TEMPO 1984 - Front wheel their businesses really "take off and roll". any debts incurred by any- 5. Industrial Tool and Machine 1 2 when you buy an energy efficient Portfolio, a comprehensive drive luxury sale. Priced now, Be sure to enlist the aid of a competent and experienced insurance broker when you one other than myself after GENERAL PRACTICE FOR SALE - Honda Moped, house. The graph above illus- huge selections get our price 6. King Milling Co. 0 3 begin to put together your new plans. You'll probably need coverage for areas of phys- guide to conservation Invest- this date. May 16,1983. low mileage. $295. Call 897- ical loss as well as for personal injury claims. trates the potential retum on before you buy. Harold ment opportunities In your own 9574. 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Wain 897-6411 897-5807. never give. 6. M-91 Tire 1 2 Granuranad Valkvalley LedgeLedge r - Wednesday, May 30, 1984 - Page 32 Here s how to view today's solar eclipse safely On May 30. 1984.7070* of our 125 of these were eclipse sun will be hidden (eclipsedrclipscd) by bumbumss . • the moon. During thec noon hour 60*^ of these looked directlyv (11:13 to 2:03 DST) the moon at the sun. will slowly "inch" its way across The other 40* were using the solar disk, hiding more and what they thought were safe pro- more of the sun. until 12:35 tective devices - sunglasses, to- (mid-eclipse) at which time the tally exposed photographic moon will slowly move away negatives, smoked glass, and from the solar disk. welders goggles. Some of these The danger here lies with the will protect you if you know curious. A solar eclipse is inter- exactly what you are doing, but Obtain a moderate size box, pinhole oriented toward the sun, esting and should not be missed, the point the NSPB is making open on one side. Punch a so that a projected image falls on However, preparation is re- (and it is a good one) is that if you pinhole near the center of one the white screw. Your back is quired to safely view an eclipse don't know exactly what you are end, and glue a piece of white now to the real sun, and you can without permanaent damage to doing, DON'T do it - don't look paper or cardboard inside the box enjoy the eclipse in complete your eyes. # directly at the sun. on the other end. Now place the safety by observing the projected The Chaffee Planetarium has Infra-red rays emitted by the box above your head with the image. been working in conjunction SUN can bum the retina, causing with the National Society to Pre- scarring and resulting in blind vent Blindness. 79 Madison spots in the victim's vision. The not pain-sensitive the bum will uable to injure. The damage Ave.. New York, N.Y. 10016 retina is the light-sensitive layer not be noticed until the damage is done during direct solar observa- Star's color may hint (NSPB) in the production of a of nerve cells at the back of the done. . tion is not only irreversable, it is pamphlet on safe viewing tech- eye that transmits images to the The bottom line is this: Direct also painless. You won't even niques (available from the above brain. Normally people avoid observation of the sun- partially know it is happening - until it is address). The NSPB reminds us looking at the sun because it is so eclipsed or not- is risky business, too late. at further information of the following facts: bright. During an eclipse the Know what you are doing and if For more information contact 145 cases ofeye injuries in the light dims while the sun still you don't, you better stick to the Chaffee Planetarium, 456-3985. To early spring sky watchers, By contrast, Bellatrix in U.S. were reported after the emits its invisible but burning pinhole camera method. (See many stars in the evening skies Orion's western shoulder, a March 1970 eclipse. infra-red rays. Since the retina is diagram). Your eyes are too val- may appear tinted with colors - a scorching 45,000 degrees pleasing dimension of heavenly Fahrenheit, is one of the bluest artistry. objects in the sky. But there is more to these Among the bright stars be- sparkling, subtle hues than meets tween this pair on the color scale the eye, says University of are Sirius, Capella and Pollux, Michigan astronomy Prof. saysTeske. Richard G. Teske. Sirius the brightest star south ^ 4The color of a star is an indi- east of Orion, is considered a cation of how hot its outermost "White" star, with a temperature layers are," he explains. "The of nearly 19,000 degrees spectrum of color from red to Fahrenheit. To the human eye, orange to yellow, white and blue Sirius often appears a steely signals differing temperatures blue-white. progressing towards higher and Capella, in the constellation higher heat." Auriga, and Pollux, the brighter According to present theories of the twins in the constellation of star longevity, the colors and Gemini,*are somewhat cooler OIAMNCE temperatures of stars should re- than Sirius. Both have a definite main constant for great spans of yellow tine. Look for Capella di^ time - much longer than re- rectly to the far north of Orion ICHRYSLER NEW YORKERS corded human history, he points and for Gemini beyond Orion's out. Yet written records dating upper left, Teske adds. Chrysler's Ultimate Luxury Car back a few thousand years - cos- mically a short time - indicate Star Trek at Special Anniversary Prices that some of the early spring stars Dodge Power may have changed color. memorabilia Rem W150 Writers in classical Greek and AMES WA60N even in middle Roman times re- at Planetarium Stm* 929 5 - 4x4's ferred to clearly visible spring Vennen Sale Price in stock to stars such as Sirius, Capella and Chrysler Ann. Special chooee from! From June 7 through August 00 Pollux as "reddish"4 or "fiery 26, the Chaffee Planetarium, $8827 red," Teske says, "although the Grand Rapids Public these stars certainly don't look Museum will feature an exhibit that way today. Their colors now on Star Trek - that popular sci- ARIES 2 DOOR indicate much hotter tempera- sm* $31 ence fiction television series that tures." spawned three major motion pic- Vennen Sale Price. t Chrysler Ann. Special. •43t Scientists, he adds, have con- tures. Designed with the help of oc sidered these discrepancies, and the Star Trek Club of Grand Rap- $7S26 concluded it is improbable that ids, the exhibit will include look 5 CONVERSION VANS the old descriptions seriously alike props from the series, ...In Stock... challenge current theories of dolls, models, posters, Mr. SPECIAL COUPONS •AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FREE stellar evolution. Spock's Vulcan ears, uniforms While no explanation ac- • COUPON ••••••••••••! and more. A WE HAVE NEW EQUIPMENT... counts for the difference be- The Star Trek Memorabilia Ammco Front End €r Off Car Balancer RELIANT 4 DOOR tween statements in ancient liter- Exhibit was developed in con- ature and modem observations, junction with the Planetarium's Rotate & Balance Vennen Sale Price— Teske finds a suggestion offered 00 Chrysler Ann. Spacial sky show "Star Trek - The 4 Tires & Wheels *20 by astronomer Robert Bumham Planetarium Program." This $7847°° most interesting - that the color show is part of an evening double Coupon Good at VENNEN thru June 12, 1984 sensitvity of the human eye has feature presentation in the Chaf- 'COUPONS changed or evolved over the past fee Planetarium Sky Theater and Front End few thousand years. 'The notion is shown Thursday through $22°° is arresting that people not too Saturday at 8 P.M. long ago might have seen a dif- The exhibit may be seen dur- Alignment IEBCKKIM Forugn Cm I ferent array of star colors than we ing regular Museum hours Itt Coupon Good at VENNEN thru June 12, 1984 perceive today.** A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through COUPON 1 -1—in- Using a verbal shorthand, as- Friday and 1 to 5 P.M. Saturday ; Front McPherson Stmts 95 2 DOORS - 4 DOORS - WAGONS tronomers speak of a star as and Sunday and during evening 78 thru Present *29 5-YEAR. 50.000 MILE WARRANTY being "red" if its yellow light is Planetarium sky theater hours 7 Omni tf Horizon shaoyi brighter than its blue light, Teske to 9:30 P.M. Thursday through RELIANT 4 DOOR says. Should the opposite be Saturday. The'exhibit is free Coupon Good at VENNEN thru June 12, 1984 srndimc found, the star is said to be with Museum and/or PON1 ••••••••••• Vennen Sale Price MM Chrysler Ann. Special "blue." A star is "white" if it is Planetarium admission. Check on our... about equally bright in both DIRECT CONNECTION PARTS FOR THE Call 456-3985 for more infor- MOPAR PERFORMANCE MINDED $8353°° wavelength regions. mation. The U-M astronomer points j Halogen Replaceinent H/L's 25% off I Collision Repair • FREE Estimates out two objects in the March and April night skies that display iSmal Square $15.91 $11. mopor Glass Repair, AN Makes IMASURI SEE ED STORMZAND iwyui nearly the fullest possible range Ibvge Square $30.58 122. of normal star colors. Betelgeuse is in the eastern Coupon Good At VENNEN thru June 12, 1984 shoulder of the constellation Orion, the mighty hunter. It is I AIR CONDITIONING SPRING CHECK nearly as "red" as a star can be. (ChrytkK C*i»l with a temperature of only 4,500 LOWELL. MICHIGAN 897 9281 • Cheek ale optralion degrees Fahrenheit, a value very • Cbwk for lMk» Glass was first manufac- • FtN up with frton if nacMury $01,00 low by stellar standards. Despite • Tighten ft check behf Houiir tured in the New World in JB this. Teske notes, the star is not Coupon good at VENNEN thru June 12, 1984 S.rvic*. •tor•e MUS" T iMon.. thru Wed.. 8«m 9pm 1608 in Jamestown, VA. 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