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49294 The Lowell Ledger Volume 18, Issue 14 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, February 16,1994 Local bands reunite Much discussed technology plan approved; at beach bash to help staff, computers and voice and video play a Blanding blot out medical expenses large role in committee's recommendation By Thad Kraus David Blanding benefit Saturday Lowell Ledger Editor training is paramount if com- White said it would be the money, auditorium equip- at Larkin's "The Other Place" puters and other technology board's intent to purchase ment, and energy and Jim White, director of are to be used successfully," computers throughout the maintenance equipment" curriculum and instruction, White said. next academic year to meet White said. We will also be vowed that a lesson was The recommendation also the technology plan's recom- looking to change and up- learned from history and that requires that voice, video and mendations. grade a few things." the Lowell Schools would not data infrastructure be imple- In addition to the recom- During the recent cold repeat the same mistake. mented and at least $473,000 mendations, at a minimum the snap, a coil broke in the heat- White was referring to the be maintained for computers. committee recommended the ing equipment. While the district's purchase of Apple "The technology commit- hiring of a staff that would below normal temperatures 11 E computers through the tee still feels that voice and include a K-12 technology are not an annual thing. White use of federal grant money. video portions of the plan are coordinator/technician, one said changes can be made so "We did so, but without the vitally important, and that the elementary computerteacher/ that if such temperatures oc- proper staff training so that infrastructure should be in- staff trainer, and one middle cur again in 10-15 years, the the computers could be used stalled as soon as possible, school computer teacher/staff damage will be minimal, if most effectively," White said. via awarding bids," White trainer. any. With that history lesson said. White said the committee In another motion the tucked away, the technology The third recommendation couldn't recommend a spe- school board approved the is- committee's three-point rec- from the technology commit- cific number of additional suingofcontractsto Industrial ommendation included tee asked that the board computers or a dollar amount Communication ($496,740); proper staffing commitments endorse, in concept, its sup- to be set aside at this lime. He Ascom ($16,516); AT&T be in place prior to the imple- port for additional monies did say though that the con- ($112,936); Fretter, inc. mentation and installation - (beyond $473,000) for the tingency funds remain in good ($80,669); and Clover Com- specifically of computer labs purchase of computer hard- shape. munications, Inc. ($82,406). By Thad Kraus at the elementary and middle ware and software from "We will look to fill top The amount of the bids Lowell Ledger Editor school levels. contingency dollars which priorities such as computers, that were awarded did not "We have heard from our may become available at the othertechnologies, tablesand exceed $789,267. Bands with local ties will reunite Saturday for a beach community and staff that end of the school project. chairs with some of that bash party at Larkin's "The Other Place" to benefit David Blanding. Members from Hit & Run (formerly Moonlighting), Headhunters and and other guests will break out the music 17 years later, young and old for friend and former Lowellian, David Blanding. Blanding, with the assistance from his brother, Mark, underwent a bone marrow transplant on Oct. 8. Mark was found to match on five of six antigens. Over one liter of still compelled to the theatric marrow was removed from Mark's hip bones and injccted into David's blood stream. An imperfect match leads to Graft-Host disease. Blanding Benefit, cont'd, pg. 8 camaraderie of the LAAC play By Thad Kraus Along Main Street Lowell Ledger Editor
"Oh, listen to them chick- ens. That's much, much better than last night," interrupts L Dode Dey in the midst of an interview. u "Yes," concurs producer a Jim Blodgett. "That's just about right on the volume." The 30-plus member cast plus its production crew are within single digits of open- ATTENTION PARENTS OF CHOIR AND ing night for a Thornton BAND MUSIC STUDENTS Wilder classic. Please attend an important music booster's meeting on "Our Town" will mark the Monday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Lowell High School band 17th winter play performed f i 1 ^ room. at the Lowell Middle School cafetorium by the Lowell Area "OUR TOWN" PRESENTED BY ARTS COUNCIL Arts Council. Tickets are now on sale at the Lowell Area Arts Council for This year's script is being LAACS play "Our Town" begins this Thursday. its annual community play which will be held Feb. 17,18,19, directed by Jim Marron and February is miserable and 25 and 26. Come see your friends and neighbors in Thorton Jim Ball. It's being produced INSIDE THE LEDGER Wildcr's Pulitzer Prize winning"OurTown" which illustrates by Jim Blodgett and Louise people want something they relationships and cycles of life in a small town at the turn of the Weeks. can smile and laugh about," KISD names Mulder to says George Dey, who has century. For 17 years the LAAC School Board, pg. 7 Ticket prices are $4 for the February 17 performance with has given area residents a been around for all 17 plays open seating and $2.50 for senior citizens and students. The reason to venture out of the but has played a part in ap- other evenings feature cabaret (reserved) seating at $6. Ask warmth of their February proximately 15 of them. Red Arrow girls surprise about prepaid group discounts (20or more). All performances home. The play draws from all Rangers, pg. 12 Main St., cont'd., pg. 8 "The weather outside in Play, cont'd, pg. 8 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February 16. 1994-Page 2 Lowell Middle School honors second The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February 16,1994-Page 3 OBITUARIES LHS names second period honor roll students I ij;..u e~i i ... _ ' Lowell High School stu- Eggerding, Christy Ennis, marking period honor roll students Inman, Denise Koekkoek, Burns, Brian Clemens, Rob- Boersma, Stephanie Brown, Morgan, Cortney Morse, dents who made the second Tammy Eteo, Skye Fisher, Matt Langridge, Melissa ert Clinton, Michael Cross, Emily Bryant, Karen Colley, Annette Mutschler. marking period honor roll are Brooke Ford, Nichole Fortin, PROBST - Mary J. Probst, of service. She was a member Peterson, Elena Richmond, Kelly Dykstra, Michelle Megan Corcoran, Emily Ashley Olin, Louanne Lowell Middle School stu- as follows: 76, of Battle Creek, died Sun- of Kellogg's 25-year club, Amanda Ostcrhaven, Dcbra Joshua Blanding, Lynn Waldron, Bethany Weber, Thomas Friedrich, Michael Michael Roudabush,Thomas Dykstra, Kortney Gowen, Freshman All A's Davis, Lindsey DenBoer, Patow, Magali Ramirez, dents who made the second Ovcrway, Jessica Peaslcy, Boersma, Joseph Boruta, Stefanie Weir, Jason Willard, Gannon, Ericka Gless, Shari day, February 13, 1994 after enjoyed bowling, ceramics Roudabush, Scott Smith, Holly Gregersen, Kimberly Autumn DeVries, Sheila Aaron Richmond, Adrian marking period honor roll are Lindsay Perkins. Melissa Bowen, Lisa Bristol, Shelby Williams, Molly Grieser, Angela Gunderson, a lengthy illness. She was pre- and travel and was an avid Tamara Stauffer, Amy Kazen, Charlene King, Farrell Joshua Fuller, Jenni- Schuster, Christopher Scoles, as follows: Bo Peterson, McKcnzie Jeff Brubaker, Erin Burgess, Wisner, Kaily Wittenbach, Heidi Anderson, Conine Emily Hardy, Scott Hays, ceded in death by her hus- reader. Funeral Service will Teunis, Cara Thaler, Joel Alison Kissinger, Benjamin fer Haan, Tera Hammond, Eric Sigler, Steven Stepek, 6th GRADE Plummer, Kerri Postema, Kelly Capen, Kerry Carpen- Tasha Yeiter, Katie Yeo, Arnett, Troy Ballard, James Hodges, Carrie band Frederick A. Probst. She be held Wednesday (today) Uzarski, Emily VanStrien, Knudstrup, Collin Korb, Jeff Sara Hecksel. Andrew Tichelaar, Jaime Jennifer Prins, Kathrine ter, Megan Cindric. Mackenzie Bennett, Aaron Hubbarth, Tina Huizenga, is survived by sons Frederick 10:30 a.m. at Richard A. Rachel Zalokar, Ben Zeeuw. Heather Young, Elizabeth Martinez, Jamie McCaul, Jody Hoffman, Daniel Tummino, Tammy Tymes, Michael Armstrong, Katie Puckett, Matthew Reed, Nick Collins, Kevin 8th Grade Brander, Denny Briggs, Jef- Sarah Jannenga, Julia John- A. Probst Jr. of Lowell, James Henry Funeral Home, 703 Zeeuw. Leesha Metternick, Adam Huizenga II, Vicki Jacobson, Tylee Uhen, Kevin Vezino, Balaam, David Barry, Jenni- Michelle Reed, Mike Rckcny, Condon, Bradley Corbit, frey Catlin, Esther Cesarz, son, Patrick Johnson, Todd R. Probst of Battle Creek; Capital Ave. S.W., Battle Sophomore A's & B's Middleton, Lesley Murphy, Danielle Johnson, Diana Jason Wasciuk, Ryan White, fer Bellechasscs, Jacqueline Rachel Rice, Samantha Kal ie Cowan (Nosko), Stacey Robert Cindric, Joseph Corey, Johnson, Mark Kirsch, daughter, Sharon L. Probst- Creek, Pastor Thomas Heil Jeff Altoft, Stephanie Michelle Murphy. Johnson, Jessica Jones, Debra Wieland, Mandy Wills, Bennett, Laurie Biener, Ripley, Lara Robertson, Craig, Thomas Cross, Sara Jon Dean, Diana Fick, Casey Courtney Kissinger, Erin Lemberg of Phoenix, AZ; six officiating. Burial, Memorial Anderson, Laurie Barton, Cheryl Anderson, Stacey Nicholas Myers, Kevin Christopher Kamphuis, Li- Brandy Wingeier, Jeromie Theresa Bonner, Rebecca Daniel Rottier, Elizabeth Davis, Sarah Debiak, Abby Harper, Joseph Hohbach, Kohlcr, Nicholas Kuzmin, grandchildren; four great- Park Cemetery. Memorial do- Michael Befus, Tyler Ashbrook, Jeana Babcock, Nugent, Melissa O'Dell, quor Kirkbride, Sara Kropf, Winsor, Laura Witherell, Brander, Gary Brower, Roudabush, Angela Schmidt, Suzanne Inman, Terresa Cory Land, Amy Larabee, grandchildren; sister Florence nations may be made to Good Denton, Jeremy Duprey, Berrington, Kelly Biener, Jacqueline Bay, Jennifer Elizabeth Pasquale, Sean Kathryn Krul, April Leach James Yaekel. 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He apparently thought it finally came out who the culprit was. There were more it was spring too. 1 went back to bed and waited for a scratch oaths, and not necessarily in doctor jargon. The whole table by Roger Brown or bark at the door. 1 finally heard him around 4:30. The alarm was in an uproar. went off twenty minutes later. Anybody want a good dog? What I want to know is, why did Doc Gauthier look directly r Suffering from lack of sleep, winter doldrums and writer's at me when he discovered the prank? Why did he suspect me? block, I'm afraid there just isn't much hope for this week's After all, I've been a businessman in this community for column. As I racked my brain for something to write about, an nearly 20 years. I've raised my family here. I've been a Over the last tew weeks I've written columns about my incident that happened at Rotary last Wednesday kept popping Rotarian for much of that time. I'm a former president of the dog, an ear infection, getting my car stuck in a snowbank, up as a possibility. The trouble was, I didn't know how to Lowell Rotary Club. Both my kids were Junior Rotarians. I've trying to keep my house warm in the record cold we had and stretch it to my usual column length. Since I've gotten halfway hosted Rotary exchange students. Considering all of that, is miscellaneous other topics. A couple of weeks ago I even there by carping about my problems, maybe 1 can finish up this the kind of person I'm thought of? The first one to be stooped to writing about an injury to an unmentionable part of with this little story. suspected of pulling a prank like that? Geez, 1 hope so. my body. I was so desperate for material, I mentioned it I took up my usual position at the back table where I'm most anyway. likely to hear the latest jokes going around. Dr. Langlois, a Jilisa Grooters and Mark Williams Stuck here in the middleofa Michigan February, I'm afraid local veterinarian took a seat directly across from me. Then, cabin fever is beginning to set in. In other words, I've been late as usual. Dr. Gauthier, a local D.O., came in, put his name Jim and Bonnie Grooters an exciting honeymoon in die staring at my computer tor close to an hour with no result. badge on the plate next to Langlois, went back up front to are pleased to announce die Rockies, die couple plan to There's nothing worse than writer's block with a dose of check in with the Sgt. at Arms and hang his coat. Now y Edward and Laura Walling engagement of Uieir daughter live happily ever after in winter doldrums thrown in for good measure. remember folks, these are grown men, doctors, professionals. Priscilla Richland, MI, widi two boys, Part of my problem is lack of sleep. I set the alarm for about Scott and Kathy Collins Jilisa Lin to Mark V. Will- They're the kind of people we trust with our health. Even more Lussmyer iams of Richland. two dogs and too many cats. 4:30 a.m. each Tuesday. I get up, have a cup of coffee and importantly, our dog's health. Couple united Jilisa, a graduate of West- come to the shop to write while there is no one around and the While Doc Gauthier was gone, our lunch was served. First Kathy Rae Kropf and Scon Machado-Mackler, Lynn ern Michigan University, pro- phone isn't ringing. I went to bed at a little after 10:00 last night came a huge platter of Swiss steak smothered in gravy. With David Collins were united in Homolkaand Stacey Collins. duces and directs corporate planning on six hours of sleep. About 2:30 this morning I felt an impish grin usually found only on leprechauns, Langlois marriage on September 18, Best man was Mark television for The Upjohn a presence. No, my house isn't haunted. That is, it's not muttered something about makingsure Gauthiergotapieceof 1993at Corpus ChrisdChurch Wilheim. Groomsmen were in July wedding haunted by anyone except whoever it is that is forever break- Company in Kalamazoo. steak before it was passed on. He then plopped a big old slab in Wheeling, WV. Parents of Dave Patrini, Kirk Collins and Mark, a graduate of Michigan ing things, taking things, losing things, etc., and nobody of gravy covered meat smack on top of Gauthier's round metal the couple are Marilyn and Laura Leigh Riemer and and best man. Sisters of die Tim Collins. State University, is also em- knows who did it. I think every house with kids has one of name badge. It's a good thing I hadn't started eating. I started Philip Kropf of Grand Rapids Edward King Walling were bride, Andrea and Tara The couple will reside in ployed with The Upjohn those guys around. laughing so hard I'm sure I would have choked on any food in and Wilma and James Collins united in marriage in July, Riemer, were bridesmaids. Dallas, TX where Kathy Company in Uieir Research The presence was Thor, my big yellow lab. He had his my mouth and I sure don't want any of the clowns that sit at the of Wheeling, WV. 1993. Groomsmen were Earl King, works for Microsoft Corpo- Division. Mark enjoys gar- massive head resting on the edge of my bed, nose to nose with back table doing the Heimlich maneuver on me. Ledger Entries Maid of honor was The ceremony look place cousin of the groom and Steve radon mid Scott works for dening, camping, cooking, LOWELL AREA me. I'm not sure if it was his presence or his dog breath that Next came a big bowl of boiled potatoes and peas in a white Kathleen Christiansen. on die banks of the Grand Miller, friend of die groom. Wheatland Tube Company. construction and his fiance's woke me up. I knew this meant he had to go outside. No, I'm cream sauce. Sureenough, Langlois mounded several heaping of 100, 75, 50 and 25 Years Ago Bridesmaids were Lyndsay River at the Ionia Fairgrounds J unior bride was Erin Riemer, SCHOOLS sense of humor. Jilisa enjoys not into mental telepathy with dogs, I just know his behavior spoonfuls on Gauthier's plate - enough to cover the steak and with reception immediately cousin of the bride. Mark. LUNCH MENU and what it means. At least 1 hope I haven't sunk to the level the badge. We all tried to straighten up as Doc Gauthier came following in the Floral Build- Parents of die couple are "ootw's After a May wedding mid Week of Feb. 21 of mentally communicating with dogs. to his seat. He looked at his plate, looked around for his name ing. PuwnW?:.." John and Anne Riemer of MONDAY: Breakfast for Lunch - 100 YEARS AGO IN THE JOURNAL - FEB. 14,1894 Hie bride and groom's close Lake Odessa and CI ifford and * * * Egg, sausage and cheese biscuit A blizzard sweeps across the Midwest, leaving hun- underwent tremendous change. Blessed then - as we are now friends, Nanci and Mike If a man happens to sandwich, orange juice, hash dreds dead or missing in Oklahoma Territory. It is Frances Walling of Lowell. brown potato patty, choice of rind himself...he has a - with the most talented, hard-working people in the world, we Arnold, were matron of honor fresh or canned fruit whole. 2% reported the worst in years here, stopping train traffic converted with great efficiency to a new post-war economy. mansion which he can or chocolate milk. and closing businesses. The preceding day was a mix- If a pet cat died in ancient Egypt, it was customary inhabit with dignity all the Times were good. And when times are good, all too often we ture of sun, snow, rain and thunder and lightning. days of his life. TUESDAY: Italian spaghett, forget the lessons learned when times were had. So it was in for the bereft owners to shave their eyebrows as a A letter to the editor accuses the custodian of the old sign of grief. —James Michener mixed vegetables. French bread the 1940s. with butter or almond butter, town band's instruments, bought by donations, of refus- assorted fruit or gelatin 1/whip. Although relatively low taxes and high demand created ing to allow the new town band to use them. whole. 2% or chocolate milk. many jobs in the private sector, we decided to take a new road Lowell Water & Light has a special price for a five-light in government. We began to adopt the European model of the By: Dick Posthumus circuit where all the lights are used together at the same WEDNESDAY: Pizza w/meat. social welfare state. cheese & pepperoni, fruit juice, time. AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY lettuce salad, fruit or chocolate Every perceived 'problem' in the state warranted a 'solu- Pickerel fishing weather, with a ten-pounder reported pudding, whole. 2% or chocolate tion' in the form of a new government program. While all of ADA COMMUNITY CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY last week at Alton. FOREST HILLS milk. On February 7,1 had the distinct honor of speaking before REFORMED CHURCH CHURCH OF LOWELL these programs were designed with the best of intentions, they a ^ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THURSDAY: Hot dog or chili dog the Economic Club of Grand Rapids. I took that opportunity were designed without an eye on the future, without any real 7227 Thornapple River Dr 676-1032 Meeting at the Middle School 75 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - FEB. 13.1919 TT V :;;;i 7495 Cascade Rd. S.E. at 36th St. in a bun. cole slaw, tater tots, fresh to talk about Michigan's journey from the post-war years to sense of what the future might bring. Pastor: THOMAS J. BARTHA & (12675 Foreman) or canned fruit, whole, 2% or cho- The village caucus tomorrow night is especially im- Morning Worship 10:00 A.M. H H the present, demonstrating how decisions made, impacted us One thing all this big government surely brought was Services 10:00 A.M. colate milk. portant because Pres. Winegar is resigning, as are two Sunday School 11:20 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship 11:15 Church School tar into the future. Michigan has learned many lessons from higher taxes. We know what else came along with the high And Children's Activities 10:00 A.M. other trustees, and three others are ending their terms. Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. Ministers: FRIDAY: Grilled cheese sandwich, roads taken years ago, and today we are building on our past taxes: rising unemployment. Our journey has to take us back Midweek Bible Studies and Youth Groups The Ledger doesn't hesitate to name favored men. We invite you to make • Thomas D. Keizer • Allan J. Weenink homemade soup, crackers, fruit mistakes and successes. 25 years to find a month when Michigan's unemployment rate "LISTENING AND HELPING" selection, whole, 2% or chocolate The high school cooking class has been serving hot this community church W. Fred Graham This week, I thought you might be interested in reading was lower than the national average. your church home. 897-0077 milk. lunches for about four weeks now. 40-60 students are 942-2751 excerpts from the speech. Although it was more than 20 WELCOME TO ALL. MIDDLE SCHOOL As our employers packed up and moved away, so did our taking advantage of the offer, plus others who just buy & HIGH SCHOOL minutes in length, I have selected portions I believe best EMMAUS LUTHERAN children. That's what really hit home with me. I grew up in a the hot cocoa for a penny. Paving for the Saranac-Lowell MONDAY: Breakfast for Lunch - characterize the message 1 wanted to get across. traditional Dutch family right herein West Michigan. Most of FIRST UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL A New ELCA Church road should be done in the spring. CHURCH OF LOWELL OF LOWELL Serving SE Kent County Egg, sausage and cheese biscuit "As World War 11 drew to a close, Michigan's economy my family has always lived within a few miles of each other. CHURCH OF LOWELL sandwich, cheeseburger on a The Character Builders Sunday School class of South 621 E. Main Street • 897-5936 Meeting At: And I worried about whether my children would be able to 2275 West Main Street (United Church of Christ) bun or chef salad with bread, Lowell welcomes back war veterans William Schneider REGULAR HOURS 404 North Hudson • 897-5906 Pine Ridge Elementary School orange juice, hash brown potato stay here in Michigan when they reached adulthood. Would and Harold Behler. Morning Worship 9:00 A.M. & 10:45 A M patty, choice of fresh or canned there be jobs for them here, or would they have to move away Church School 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Sun. Worship Service 9:30 A.M & 6:00 P.M. 3250 Redford S.E. • 868-6611 Twenty Grand Rapids furniture companies organize Worship and Church School 10:00 A.M. fruit whole. 2% or chocolate milk. to build their future? REV. B. GORDON BARRY Sunday School Hour 11:00 A.M. Dr. Roger LaWarre Pastor (off "7000" Cascade Rd. on Leyton) To THE EDITOR the Grand Rapids Furniture Export Association. The first AWANA & JV; Wednesday 6:30 P M It was that last question that was the single largest motiva- Nursery available at both services Eleanor Martin Director of Education WORSHIP 9 A.M. TUESDAY: Italian spaghetti or delegation is going to South America. .Prayer Meeting; Wednesday 6:45 P.M sliced roast turkey with mashed Barrier - Free Entrance Nancy Malone Interim Music Director SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:15 A.M. tor for me in 1082 when 1 decided to run for the state Senate. JOE GERKIN, PASTOR. 897-7168 Barrier-Free Nursery Provided potatoes or chef salad, mixed To the Editor, Pam and 1 had two children and one more on the way. 1 knew We invite you to "walk" with us. vegetables or side salad, French 50 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - FEB. 17.1944 ll-l Middle class homeowners bread with butter or almond but- reform efforts by voting in Capitol Commentary, cont'd., pg. 6 With a mild winter so far, ten above last week seemed WERGREENiP ter. assorted fruit or gelatin and senior citizens should be favor of the ballot plan. JuJ MISSIONARY CHURCH S ST. MARY'S pretty cold. GOOD SHEPHERD w/whip. whole. 2% or chocolate eager to support the ballot pro- Although the statutory 10501 Settlewood • Ph 897-7185 CATHOLIC CHURCH mile. A new ration book wrinkle starts Feb. 27, when tokens LUTHERAN CHURCH posal on Tuesday, March 15. backup plan has the attractive Sunday School 9:45 A.M. 402 N. Amity will be used as "change" for ration stamps. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. 10305 Bluewater Highway WEDNESDAY: Pizza w/meat, Proposal A lowers state in- feature of proposing state in- cheese & pepperoni or Crispito Newell Mfg. receives a government order for 2200 E- Evening Service 6:00 P.M. come taxes, freezes assess- come tax deductions from the Letters, Letters, Letters, Morning Worship 10:00 A.M. MSGNR. JAMES MORAN 1 with cheese or chef salad with ze screen door latches for pre-fabricated homes in // h ments at the rate of inflation, federal income tax 1 have to Prayer and Praise - Wed., 7:30 P.M. Sunday School & Adult Bible 9:00 A.M. bread, fruit juice, lettuce salad, Letters, Letters, Letters competitive bidding, even though its superior product GLENN H MARKS - Senior Pastor, 897-9110 MASSES fruit or chocolate pudding, whole. provides huge property tax admit the ballot proposal has costs a little more. STAN GERIG - Associate Pastor. 897-5894 JOSEPH FREMER, PASTOR 2% or chocolate milk. Saturday Mass 5:30 P.M. cuts for middle class many more of the tax reform The Lowell Ledger welcomes all "Ix'tters to the ALL ARE WELCOME! 897-8307 Parent/teacher conferences 5-8PM Many foods, shoes, gasoline, iirt.-s and fuel oil are Sunday Masses 9:00 & 11:00 A.M. homeowners, limits funding measures 1 have crusaded for (Barrier-Free) '-•j . f. Editor'Tor publication on its "Viewpoint" pafje. rationed, and turning in wasted fat earns points (one THURSDAY: Hot dog or chili dog rip-offsby Tax Increment Fi- within the past two decades. Letters can he typed or written. However, we ask point and two cents for each half-pound). in a bun or turkey enchilada or chef ALTON BIBLE CHURCH LOWELL CHURCH nancing Authorities, restricts Vote "Yes" Tuesday, March that they do not exceed one written page or one typed, CALVARY CHRISTIAN salad with bread, cole slaw or side bonding mills to major reno- 15. double-spaced page. A | Lincoln Lake Ave. at 3 Mile Road OF THE NAZARENE salad or vegetable w/dip. oven 25 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - FEB. 13, 1969 Sunday School 10:00 A.M. REFORMED CHURCH vations and freezes the single- OF LOWELL 201 N. Washington • 897-8800 fries, fresh or canned fruit, whole. "Letters to the Editor" should be sent to the Lowell The Lowell Chamber of Commerce makes several Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Sunday School 9 45 A M 2% or chocolate milk. business tax. Larry D. VanderMolen, REV. CARL J. REITSMA - 897-9836 Ledger, 105 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 128, Lowell, Ml awards at its annual dinner meeting, to businesses Evening Praise 6:00 P.M. Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. 1151 West Main Street, Lowell. Ml After intensive soul- Ph.D. 49331. fx Wednesday AWANA 7:00 P.M. FRIDAY: Grilled cheese sandwich improving their appearances. A (Sept. - April) Morning Worship 10:00 A. M. or stacked turkey sandwich or chef searchingand in-depth analy- Polictical Science Professor Editing may be necessary for space, clarity and to Wednesday Family Ministry 7:00 P.M Auto license sales are down about 30 percent from Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 P.M. Sunday School 11:20 A.M. salad with bread. Choose two; sis, I have decided to endorse 3194 Roosevelt Rd. avoid obscenity, libel or invasion of privacy. the usual, leading state officials to worry about long lines Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. Soup, pasta, salad, baked beans, REV KENNETH R MCGEE, Pastor Robert L. Walls, Pastor Proposal A and join with Gov- Muskegon The Lowell Ledger thanks you in advance for your Nursery available at both services crackers, fruit selection, whole. 2% before the midnight Feb. 28 deadline. 897-5648 or 897-4273 Staffed Nursery Provided 1-616-780-3094 Barrier-Free ernor Engler to persuade vot- cooperation. Signs of spring: ducks flying north, seeds for sale and YOU ARE WELCOME' Weekly prepaid lunches welcome. J Barrier-Free Entrance ers in Michigan to join our tax garage sales. The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February 16, 1994-Page 6 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February 16,1994-Page 7 Capitol Commentary, continued... wc had to turn Michigan around if my children were going to been in 15 years. More people are working in this state than that people from other states would help finance. The backup JuilhijdL TOWJV TALK be able to stay and live here. ever before. U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT rated plan, if Proposal A fails, means the highest flat income tax in It was clear that change was long overdue. Fortunately, Michigan's economic recovery first among the industrial the nation, higher business taxes and a school property tax rate that would be twice as high on your home as under the ballot AGrand Rapids man, serving time for armed robbery, was recently released from America was ready for real change. With the help of a new states. In fact, we lead the Midwest in job creation. I philosophical approach that began to gain momentum in the The people of West Michigan helped lead our rebirth. In proposal. prison for good behavior, but less than a month later, records indicated a mistake had 1980s, the seeds of change started to take root. August of 1993, the Grand Rapids area's unemployment rate Seldom do voters face such a fundamental choice about the been made and that he had more time to serve. He was returned to jail. Do you believe future of their state. Proposal A is good tax policy. It's good Where are we today? With new leaders at the helm in dropped to 4.6 percent - the lowest in five years. The current this was right? Lansing, we've set out in a bold, new direction. First, we had rate is 4.9 percent - the envy of the state and nation." economic policy. It's good for jobs. And that means that your to wipe out a $1.8 billion deficit. That's no easy task, espe- Michigan's strong economic recovery faces a threat, a kids and my kids can build their futures here in Michigan. cially when you refuse to do it the easy way - by raising taxes. threat that could change the future of this state. It is the choice Let me say this as emphatically as I possibly can, because We had to get the economy growing again - not just in the short between Proposal A on March 15 or the backup plan. In the I believe this with all my heart. The backup plan that takes mi 'n-- term, but for the long pull. So, instead of raising your taxes, we speech, I discussed the consequences of both. effect if Proposal A is defeated is economic poison for cut them. Six times. "Proposal A means lower income taxes, lower property Michigan. That's why a 'yes' vote on March 15 is so vitally The results have been nothingshort of stunning. Michigan's taxes and a cap on assessments, paid for by a sales tax i ncrease important. It's the fundamental choice of this decade." 1W unemployment rate was seven percent, the lowest it has Roger Fase Mark Kolkmeyer You commit a crime; you If he didn't serve his time, shouldpay the entire sentence, then he should. JON A THANSA KS: Your statement that yourestate would from your estate, if he is named as the beneficiary on any of automatically go to your husband would be true if you left no your life insurance, IRA's, pension or profit sharing plans, he LEGAL parents surviving you. In the event you die and at least one would receive those proceeds upon your death. STATE OF MICHIGAN parent survives you, then your husband would be entitled to Also, upon your death, your husband would automatically the first $60,000, plus approximately one-half of the balance receive any assets which he holds jointly with you. However, LOWELL CHARTER TOWNSHIP EASE of your estate. Your surviving parent or parents would be even if you do hold a substantial amount of your assets jointly SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE entitled to the rest. with your husband, do not let this prevent you from making With #54-02-94 If you want to make sure that your husband is the sole out a will. If the two of you should die in a common accident, ' Jonathan J. David beneficiary of your estate, then you should prepare a will one of you would be deemed the survivor for the purpose of The following is a summary of a Water Service naming him as your beneficiary. At the same time, you can receiving those jointly titled assets, which assets would then Ed Curtis Lisa Duram Ted Hoseth Craig Witherell Ordinance adopted by the Charter Township of name who you want your alternate beneficiaries to be in the have to be probated. Upon the completion of probate, those Ijiist completed a five-year No, I don't think it's right He should be left in jail it's right. He committed a Lowell on February 7, 1994. A true copy of the DEAR JONATHAN: I have read several of your columns event he does not survive you. assets would then be distributed to those individuals entitled sentence. I'mnotproudofwhat he's back in jail. He was led to First, there is double jeop- crime and should pay the full Ordinance may be obtained at the Township Hall where you stress the importance of making out a will. Since I In the will, you can also name who you want to act as your under state law. Instead of leaving it up to the state, it makes I did but I'm not ashamed of think he served his time, ardy, but you must also con- penalty. during normal business hours. don't have any children, isn't it true that upon my death my personal representative during the administration of your more sense for each of you to prepare wills naming those the fact that I served my sen- sider the nature of the crime. Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Ordi- entire estate automatically goes to my husband? Since this is estate through probate. individuals who each of you would like to receive those assets tence. I think it's correct that nance is to establish the authority to enable the what I want anyway, why do I need a will? In addition to whatever assets your husband would receive in the event neither of you survive. he finish up his sentence. Township to efficiently manage and operate its water system. DEAR JONATHAN: After over a year of looking, my Section 2. Definitions. This section of the Ordi- STATE OF MICHIGAN LOWELL CHARTER TOWNSHIP wife and I fell in love with a house and we signed a purchase nance defines certain terms utilized in the Ordi- SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE #52-02-94 agreement the same day we looked at the house. Although no Through KISD nance. realtors were involved, a realtor friend of ours provided us Section 3. Rules and Regulations. The Char- The following is a summary of a Sewer Use Section 14. Connection of Building Sewer with a form agreement called "Grand Rapids Real Estate recommendation, ter Township of Lowell may adopt regulations to Ordinance adopted by the Charter Township of Low- into Public Sanitary Sewer. This section of the Board Buy and Sell Agreement" and helped us fill it out. effectuate the Water Service Ordinance. ell on February 7,1994. A true copy of this Ordinance Ordinance provides the manner in which a connec- Although the house is a little out of our price range, we felt wc board approves Section 4. Use of the Water System. To the may be obtained at the Township Hall during normal tion must be made to the sewer system. could make it work if we qualified for a large enough mort- extent the water system is available, any person business hours. Section 15. Connection on Trunk Line High- gage. Unfortunately, we were unable to get the loan we needed Mulder's appointment conforming to the Ordinance may utilize the water Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordi- ways or County Roads. If it is necessary to connect so we had to back out of the deal. If this wasn't bad enough, system. nance is to enable the Township to manage and into a sewer on a trunkline highway or county road, the sellers became irate when we told them and now they Section 5. Service Connection. An application By Thad Kraus vidual school districts," operate its sewage disposal system. the user must obtain the necessary permits from the refuse to give us our deposit back. Although we only depos- for connection may be made to the Lowell Township Lowell Ledger Editor Mulder said. Section 2. Definitions. This section of the Ordi- Michigan State Department of Transportation and ited $1,000, that is a lot of money to us and we can't afford to Supervisor and the connection will be subject to the The Lowell resident added nance provides the definitions for certain terms uti- the Kent County Road Commission. lose it. Is there anything wc can do? rules and regulations of the water system. After much ballyhooing that she believes it is neces- lized within the Ordinance. Section 16. Prohibited Lateral Sewer Con- Section 6. Meters. All premises utilizing this about the process, talk was sary to communicate and make Section 3. Abbreviations. This section of the nections. No sewer connection shall be made di- JONA THAN SA YS: Maybe. In paragraph 2 of the Grand Joe Russo Terry Walsworth system shall be metered. It shall be unlawful for any put lo rest about the vacant better contact with the com- Ordinance provides abbreviations for certain terms rectly to the end of a septic tank and cess pool nor to Rapids Real Estate Board Buy and Sell Agreement there is a The system screwed up, so Yes, he should serve his person to attach a water meter to any watermain of board seat. munity. "It's also important utilized in the Ordinance. any catch basin, manhole or any line leading from section entitled "New Mortgage," which makes your obliga- he should be let go. sentence. I believe in truth in the system, unless such meter shall be installed by Lowell's Board of Educa- that the board understand the sentencing. Section 4. Pollution and Waste Deposits Pro- tion to purchase the house contingent upon your ability to gel the Charter Township of Lowell or under Its supervi- any catch basin to the main sanitary sewer. tion approved the recommen- community's concerns," hibited. No person shall be allowed to discharge new mortgage financing. If this section of the Agreement was sion. Section 17. Taps. All taps made in any trunkline dation of die Kent Intermedi- Mulder said. garbage in an unsanitary manner or in violation of the sanitary sewer shall be made under the supervision properly filled out, and as long as you complied with the other Section 7. Inspection. Any person receiving ate School District to appoint Mulder has served on law. of the Lowell Township Supervisor. terms of the Agreement, then you should be able to make a water pursuant to the water system shall be deemed Ann Mulder lo fill the board church boards, the Lowell Section 5. Sewer Connection Required. All Section 18. Inspection and Supervision of case for getting your deposit back from the sellers. to have consented to inspections. seat that opened up following Library Board, is a member of STATE OF MICHIGAN structures from which sanitary sewer originates for Connections. The applicant for the building sewer 1 qualify my answer because in the event you breached the Section 8. Hydrant Use. Unless authorized, no Charlie Kohler's resignation the Blodgett Alumnae Asso- LOWELL CHARTER TOWNSHIP which there is an available sanitary sewer shall, at permit shall notify theTownship Supervisor when the Agreement somehow, then the sellers may be within their person shall open or use any fire hydrant except in back in December. ciation, Hie United Methodist SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE the expense of the owner, connect to the sewer building sewer is ready for inspection and connection rights to retain your deposit. For instance, under paragraph 2 the case of emergency. Mulder has lived in the Women Board and has helped system in compliance with the Ordinance. to the system. The connection shall be made under of that Agreement, you are required to promptly apply for a #53-02-94 Section 9. Restricting Water Use. Use of the Lowell School District 30 out willi local scouting pro- Section 6. Use of Private Sewage System. the supervision of the Lowell Township Supervisor, mortgage loan, not to impair your credit after the date the system may be restricted. years. During that time she grams. Where the sewer system is not available, each Section 19. Construction Requirements. This Agreement is executed, and accept the loan if it is offered. If The following is a summary of a Water User Section 10. Protection from Damage. No un- has sent four children through Mulder will fill the seat building or structure shall be connected to a private section sets forth the construction requirements of you violated one of those requirements, then you would be in Charges Ordinance adopted by the Charter Town- authorized person shall maliciously, willfully or neg- the system. until June when her seat and sewage system which complies with the law. pipes and fittings which must be utilized when con- breach of the Agreement and the sellers would have a legiti- ship of Lowell on February 7,1994. A true copy of ligently break or damage any part of the water "I was interested in the two others will be up. A vote Section 7. Prohibited Private Sewage Sys- necting to the sewer system. mate reason for not refunding your deposit. the Ordinance may be obtained at the Township system. board seat because of my of the people will then decide tem. No private sewage system may be operated if Section 20. Building Sewer Location, Eleva- On the other hand, if you diligently applied for and made Hall during normal business hours. Section 11. Repairs. If the Township repairs concern about the future of who fills the board seats. any structure to which it is connected is located on a tion, Grade and Alignment. This section sets forth a good faith effort to get the mortgage financing but were Section 1. Definitions. This section of the the system, then the Township shall have the right to public education from both premises for which the system is available. the manner in which premises must be connected to rejected because you did not qualify, then under paragraph 14 Ordinance defines certain terms utilized in the bill any user for any cost incurred thereby which, if within and outside the indi- Section 8. Unused Private Sewage System. If the system in terms of elevations and direction of of that Agreement, the deposit must be refunded to you by the Ordinance. not paid, may become a lien upon the premises a premises is connected to the sewer system and piping. sellers. Again, this would be true so long as you were not in Section 2. Water Service Charges. Water served by the water system. there exists on the premises a septic or other private Section 21. Floor Drains. Floor drains which default of the Agreement in some other way. service charges may be established by the Charter Section 12. False Information. This section sewage system, then the private system shall be are connected to the building sewer shall be required If you haven't done so already, I would get a letter from the Township of Lowell Board based upon the water provides that any person who knowingly makes any removed and disposed of in a sanitary manner. for all basements or cellars if the elevation to the financial institution which rejected your loan application and LEGAL NOTICES usage of the user. The commodity charge and the false statement in documents relating to the use of Section 9. Bond Required of Plumbers. All public sanitary sewer will service the building. provide the sellers with a copy of that letter. readiness to serve charge shall be specified sepa- the system shall be deemed to have violated the plumbers or others allowed to perform work upon the Section 22. Building Drains; Artificial Lift In the event the sellers still refuse to refund your deposit, rately. Ordinance. sewer system shall file a $10,000 surety bond with Required. If the building drain is too low to permit you should have the Agreement reviewed by an attorney who Section 3. Billing and Enforcement. The Section 13. Civil Liability. This section im- the Lowell Township Supervisor. gravity flow to the public sanitary sewer, then an is familiar with real estate law. Upon reviewing the Agree- STATE OF MICHIGAN HAYNES on the petition Charter Township of Lowell shall bill for water poses liability upon any person who violates the Section 10. Sewer Connection Permit Re- approved lift must be utilized. ment and your circumstances, he or she will be able to PROBATE COURT of DEBORAH KAY services. A failure to pay such services shall con- Ordinance or any regulation promulgated thereto, quired. A permit is required to connect to the sewer Section 23. Storm Water, Runoff, Cooling determine what your rights and obligations are and then make COUNTY OF KENT SCHECK-BAKER to stitute a lien upon the property to which water is including attorney fees. system orto make or to use, alter or disturb the sewer Water. This section generally prohibits any connec- recommendations accordingly. change the name of her provided and, if not paid, shall be collected in the system. tion, directly or indirectly, to the system which would PUBLICATION OF minor daughter MEL- same manner as an ad valorem property tax. The Section 14. Penalties. If a person is convicted Section 11. Sanitary Sewer Connection Per- allow for the flowage of storm water or rain water into LOWELL AREA SCHOOLS NOTICE OF HEARING ISSA SUE SCHECK to Township shall have the right to discontinue any of violating the Ordinance, the person may be sub- mit, Classification, Application and Fee. This sec- the sewer system. MELISSA SUE SCHECK- supply of water if charges are not paid within 20 ject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 tion of the Ordinance establishes two classes of Section 24. Severability. If any provision of this Parent-Teacher Conferences In the matter of BAKER. days after the due date. and the cost of prosecution, or by imprisonment for building sewer permits: residential and commercial Ordinance is deemed invalid, the remaining provi- Elgmgntary Qwtewws MELISSA SUE SCHECK Section 4. Hearing. This section provides that not more than 90 days, or both. services and establishments producing industrial sions of the Ordinance shall not be affected and shall Feb. 16 (Wed.) Elementary & Secondary Full Day Students Feb. 1,1994 the Township Supervisor may provide the user Section 15. Legal Action. The Township attor- waste. This section further sets forth the basis upon continue in full force and effect. & Staff To SCOTT MICHAEL who is delinquent a notice within 20 days of the due ney may maintain an action at law or in equity to which fees will be charged for the cost of connection Section 25. Repeal. Ordinance 50987 is hereby Elementary Conferences: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. KITCHEN whose address MARY L. BENEDICT date providing the user with an opportunity to enforce the Ordinance. explain why the bill has not been paid. to the system. repealed in its entirety. Feb. 17 (Thurs.) Elementary & Secondary Full Day Students is unknown and whose Attorney-At-Law Section 16. Severability. If any provision of this Section 5. Severability. If any provision of Section 12. Costs of Connection; Indemnifi- Section 26. Conflict. All ordinances or parts of & Staff interest in the matter may {P45285) Ordinance is deemed invalid, the remaining provi- this Ordinance is deemed invalid, the remaining cation of Township. All the costs and expenses ordinances inconsistent or conflicting with any part of Elementary Conferences: 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. be barred or affected by 6440 East Fulton sions of the Ordinance shall not be affected and shall provisions of the Ordinance shall not be affected incident to the installation and connection to the this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of Feb. 18 (Fri.) No School for Elementary Students & Staff the following; Ada, Ml 49301 continue in full force and effect. building of the sewer shall be borne by the owner and such inconsistency or conflict. Full Day for Secondary Students & Staff (616) 676-1134 and shall continue in full force and effect. Section 17. Effective Date. This Ordinance Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance the owner shall indemnify the Township for damages Section 27. Effective Date. This Ordinance NOTICE : A hearing will shall take effect 30 days after its publication. shall take effect 30 days after its publication. caused by such connection. shall take effect 30 days after its publication. Sggondarv Cgnfgrmg? be held on Thursday, DEBORAH KAY Section 13. Separate Building Sewers Re- Feb. 23 (Wed.) Full Day for All Students & Staff SCHECK-BAKER March 3, 1994 at 10:00 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LOWELL quired. In most instances, and if possible, a sepa- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LOWELL Secondary Conferences: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. 126 S. West Street CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LOWELL A.M. in the probate court- Carol L Wells, Township Clerk rate and independent building sewer shall be pro- Carol L Wells, Township Clerk Feb. 24 (Thurs.) Full Day for All Students & Staff room, Grand Rapids, Lowell, Ml 49331 Carol L Wells, Township Clerk vided for each structure. Secondary Conferences: 5:00 • 8:00 p.m. Michigan, before JUDGE (616) 897-0079 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February Id, 1994-Page 8 1 he Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February 16, 1994-Page 9 Mary Kay Cosmetics, Discovery Toys, Applebrook Family Robert Hummel, 47, of Ionia, was involved in an accident Enrichment Products and Premier Designs, Inc. Feb. 8 on Main at Hudson St. when he failed to stop in time Football player among experienced • All proceeds from your purchases will be donated to the and struck the rear of a car driven by Ricky Osborne, 36, of | MAIN ST., CONT'D. Creekside Park project. Lowell. The impact sent Osborne's vehicle into the rear of a vehicle driven by Bonita Gordon, 40, of Lowell, who was authors to visit Bushnell for book slightly injured in the accident as were three juvenile passen- begin at 8 p.m. in the Lowell Middle School cafetorium. For ACADEMIC BOOSTERS CLUB MEETING gers in her vehicle. more information the LAAC office, 149 South Hudson, is The next meeting of the Lowell High School Academic A 16-year-old juveniledriverfrom Lowell was not injured writing competition open Tuesday through Friday 1 to 5 p.m., or call 897-8545. Boosters Club will be held Monday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in room I-A of the high school. in an accident, Feb. 8, when the vehicle she was driving was By Marc Popiolek Sefton, author of a World War something to fall back on when All parents of high school students are invited to attend. struck by a hit and run vehicle, on Hudson at Suffolk, and Contributing Writer II book, Terri Ritichie, free- rolled over just south of the intersection. your other career came to an LAAC AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS lance illustrator, and Bob end. LOWELL SHOWBOAT'S ANNUAL Danita Verlin, 17, of Lowell, was involved in a minor Drawing instructor Sandy Bartlctt will be conducting Low- You never know where Hudson, senior editor at , ... ***.»* QUEEN'S PAGEANT property damage accidcnt Feb. 11 when she failed to stop in ell Area Arts Council after-school workshops. She will be the next Hemingway, Poe, Zondervan Publishing Cor- Bentley, an All-Pro Line- I This year's event for young women 16-21 is Saturday, time and struck the rear of a pickup truck driven by Michael bringing the exciting world of drawing, including the great Twain or Shelley may come poration. backer with the Buffalo Bills April 16. Applications may be picked up from the following Ogle, 28, of Lowell. The accident occurred on West Street at mysteries of shading and creating three dimensional shapes. from. They may even be in This year's program was and Cincinnati Bengals, had locations: Lowell High School office. Family Fare Food Store, Bowes Road. There will be two workshops for beginning and advanced your backyard. arranged by Barbara Jamison. done this type of program Pfaller's Clothing & Shoes, Ledger/Buyer's Guide office. Eugene Rash, 69, of Lowell, crossed the center line after students, ages eight through 14. Workshops begin Tuesday, A new program at 11 was her first experience with when he lived in Buffalo and Application deadline is March 18. Call Carol Briggs, 897- exiting a drive on Valley Vista Drive near Deborah Street, March 1 for beginners and Thurs., March 3 for advanced. Bushnell Elementary School the program, but she says it made it a point to keep in- 5501 with any questions you may have. Feb. 12, and struck a car driven by Jamine Miller, 30, also of Workshops run for six weeks and the fee is $50 for LAAC is designed to give children volved with it when he moved Lowell. No injuries were reported. has been agreatexperience. "I members and $60 for non-members. All materials arc pro- the exposure to writing, illus- think the children loved hav- to Grand Rapids. FREE LIFE SINGERS Gregory Earhart, 36, of Lowell, was given an appearance vided. For enrollment phone the Arts Center at 897-8545. trating and publishing Uieir ing the speakers and doing the Neitzel had the kids per- The "Free Life Singers" will perform Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at ticket for a later date in 63rd District Court for selling alcohol own book. project and so did I," she said. fomi to her book's story and Day Bible Chapel. All are welcome. A free-will offering will tominorsonFeb.il. The Young Authors pro- Jamison said the guest also made her books available be received at the end of the concert. Aaron Rolfe, 30, of Lowell, reported to Lowell officers NO POSTAL DELIVERY FEB. 12 gram was kicked off last week speakers were a wonderful to the kids, so they could see Call 897-6332 for more information. Feb. 10 that his vehicle wasstruck by a hit and run driver while Cincinnati Bengal Ray Bentley mingles with Bushnell students. There will be no postal delivery on Monday, Feb. 21, with guest speakers invited to parked in a private lot on Godfrey Street. way to get the students excited. what the finished product President's Day. The lobby will be open from 6 to 10 a.m. get the children excited about Mark Kimbcr, 31, of Ada, struck the rear of a car driven by "The children loved talk- would look like. writing their own books. ing to the authors, especially Bentley, Neitzel and OFF THE BLOTTER Chad Lindsley, 21, of Saranac, on West Main near Ridgeview The guest speakers in- Bentley and Neitzel," said Ritichie all received compen- fees were not too high," said Jamison says the compe- Feb. 13. Kimbcr sustained minor injuries. to the Parent-Teachers Orga- CREATE-A-KINGDOM FUND RAISER cluded Ray Bentley, pro Jamison. sation for their visit because Jamison. nization for review. The or- tition is not the important part Involved in a property damage accident Feb. 8 was Sharon Anthony Kuipcr, 20, of Belding, backed a car from a Crccksidc Park Committee is hosting a fund-raiscr/opcn football player and children's According to Jamison, they do this type of speaking Once the children finish ganization then chooses the of the program. She says get- Sherwood, 26, of Lowell, when she failed to yield right-of- driveway on Jefferson Street south of Main Street Feb. 12 and house for the Create-A-Kingdom park project starting at 10 audior, Shirley Neitzel, local Bentley not only told the kids on a professional basis. writing their books, parents best of the books and sends ting children excited about way while exiting a driveway on Hudson aSt. near Main St. struck a parked car owned by Mark Phillips of Ada. No one a.m., Feb. 26 at First United Methodist Church. Review children's author, Tom about his methods of writing "We were excited to get will type, laminate and bind those books along with their writing is the most important and col 1 ided with a pickup truck driven by Saree Petsoongnern, was injured. information about the project and find out how you can get Radimacker, journalist for the books, but also explained how these type of professionals to them for the competition. The authors to Calvin College for aspect of the program. 25, also of Lowell. involved. Representatives will be on hand from Tuppcrwarc, Grand Rapids Press, Bill it was necessary to have speak at our school and the finished books are submitted the final competition. Benefit, continued.... Grieser and Hildenbrand reflect on year as state FFA leaders mm By Thad Kraus titled "Life's a Dance" will be Over the past year, through is in isolation for six weeks funds from many sources count is up to normal. His the Graft-Host disease is un- Saturday's fund-raising 6:30 with music starting at 8 Lowell Ledger Editor delivered on Tuesday, March Hildenbrand's/Grieser's lead- behind a plastic sheet in a have been channeled. The platelets and red blood are der control with prednisone. event," VanderWarf said. p.m. 8. ership, the Michigan FFA Laminar Air Flow room. money will be used to pay low but acceptable," Mark Teresa VanderWarf and All three bands will do There will be a $5 per per- '•.v.-. July of 1993 marked the The convention will be held Chapter has raised over Blanding receives numerous Terry DeWitt started plan- individual sets. Then the three son charge at the door. medical bills and help repay Blanding said. "It's been a first time two students from at the Wharton Center on the $100,000. drugs and treatments includ- ning for the fund-raising bands will join together for the debt. month since he has needed A number of area mer- the same Future Farmers of campus of Michigan State Hildenbrand said he ing regular platelet evening back in December of Through a loan and fam- platelets or transfusions. He one big jam session of famil- chants will provide door America Chapter in Michigan University. thought it was important dial 1993. transfusions and red bkwd cell ily, Blandingwasabletoraise is in physical therapy four iar songs from their era. prizes. began serving as president and "It's been an experience that die officers in 1994 be aware transfusions. Members from all three "It's going to be a lot of $200,000 so that treatment times a week. He exercises Food and munchies will vice president. neither Dave nor I will for- that the FFA Chapter is not Over $80,000 has been bands had ties with Blanding. fun and for a good cause," could start. daily and walks 15 minutes a be provided. At the 66lh Michigan FFA get," Grieser said. getting as much money from raised through Snow United "Many of the members of VanderWarf said. "David is currently doing day." Slate Convention in March He added that dieir trip to government as it has in the Methodist Church where Mark Blanding added that the bands will be back for The doors will open at very well. His white blood retiring president, Dave W ashing ton D.C. to meet with past. "So, it's important dial Hildenbrand, mid vice presi- all the other FFA presidents the FFA go out to businesses dent, Randy Grieser, will ad- and vice presidents from and industries and show diem dress the convention for the around the country was a what we're doing," Play, continued.... moment thatsluckoutforhim. Hildenbrand said. final time as its leaders, re- over the area and a few from outside of the area. It also draws worth it. The production of "OurTown" is unique in that it requires flecting on the past year. Hildenbrand said the rela- The 1993 FFA president young and old. Blodgett's favorite was "Can't Take It With You." few props. The stale convention is tionships diat were cultivated said the experience is one he One area where the old are training the young is in sound. The genesis of what has bccomc a February tradition in "Our Town" has a wonderful quality of life. It's touching March 7-9. Grieser, wlio has between him and die other 12 won't forget. "It's given me If the sounds of chickens are to be heard and recognized, it is Lowell was the very first play "Arsenic and Old Lace" and heartwarming," says Jim Blodgett. "I think it has the titled his address "The Great officers are something he will die opportunity to meet people up to Jerry Persha, who has been working behind the scenes performed by an LAAC cast. potential to be one of the Council's best plays." Adventure" will speak to the remember. "Because of this, on the other side of the world," since 1979. George and Dode Dey have a fondness for "Strange The dates for the poignant portrayal of three great adven- convention on Monday, we were able to accomplish Hildenbrand said. "I've been in virtually all of the productions," Persha says. Bedfellows," the only play to be performed twice. It was tures of living - life, love and death - arc Feb. 17-19 (Thurs., Randy Grieser, FFA vice president and David Hildenbrand, FFA president, are March 7. and work through all chal- Grieser added that he "The gentle persuasion of producer Jim Blodgett is the reason originally put on in the early SO's and then redone in 1991. Fri. and Sat.) and Feb. 25 and 26 (Fri. and Sat.). winding the year down as state FFA leaders. Hildenbrand's address lenges and difficult limes," he diought the opportunity has I'm here this year. Producers have their ways." "It was funny and made people laugh. That and plays with Thursday's seating cost is $4 for adults and $2.50 for said. helped him and Dave develop Persha is using his time wisely. He's training 14-year old large casts usually draw more people," George Dey said. senior citizens and students. Both Hildenbrand and both mentally and physically. Middle School student Josh Fremer the art of doing sound and Preparation for the February play begins in August. "That's All seating for Fridays and Saturdays is cabaret style and Grieser leave knowing they've Hildenbrand, who grew up special effects. when a committee reads and selects a script," Blodgett said. the cost is $6, with reserved tables of four or six available. WE SERVE YOU, NOT PROFITS Save $21 done everything they could. in a rural area, said the past Pcrsha's favorite play over the past 17 years differs from In December tryouts begin, and by the first of January Curtain time is 8 p.m. for all performances. Special Price only,.. Both continue to work to- year has allowed him to meet long-time LAAC cast volunteers, producers and directors. rehearsal starts. Tickets are available Tuesday through Sunday, 1:30 to ward the goal of visiting all officers from urban areas. "My favorite play was "Creature Creeps." "It had a "It's a two-month committment," Blodgett explains. It's 7 4:30 p.m. at the LAAC or by phone anytime at 897-8545. the FFA Chapters in Michi- "These were people who didn't number of sound effects and explosions. At the end of act 11, p.m. until 10 p.m. five days a week. 00 gan. "Hopefully we will be have a farming background.il there was a creation of Frankenstein. That play was my most His wife Cheryl Blodgett says she's been compelled to the able to do that," Grieser said. opened my eyes and gave me challenging. There was a crew of five of us that worked on play for 17 years. "I can't keep myself away from the tryouts. *79 Of die 119 chapters, the a different view. It changed that." 1 love the camaraderie," she says. * * * FFA leaders still have 50 to my perception of tilings," he Blodgett says there is a lot of work and headaches that go Dode Dey says the play was a natural thing. "Lowell didn't Visit the Mammography Center visit. said. of Grand Rapids and receive: into producing a play, but seeing it all come together makes it have an event in the winter, so the play was a natural." Even God lends a hand to honest boldness. Tlieir committment lo lead Grieser has been selected —Menander die FFA Chapter meant at lo spend die summer as a CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD CD * * * 1. A mammogram for only $79.00 times putting it before dieir member of the Washington (including Radiologist Fee). [f a man happens to find himself...he has a mansion * * * college academics. leadership conference. JAMES E. REAGAN, D.D.S. Hildenbrand is considering which he can inhabit with dignity all the days of his life. 2. A beautiful carnation with a "We had to miss class. It There is no failure except in no longer trying. Our electric utility provides ribbon tied around it. an opportunity to be a national —James Michener just meant we had to work JOE H. KIRKW00D, D.D.S. —Elbert Hubbard you with not-for-profit service. It s officer which would mean 3. A pink ribbon lapel pin to show- harder," Grieser said. one of 2,000 public power utilities nation- representing FFA members 207 W. Main Street support for Breast Cancer Grieser is in the process of wide, owned and controlled by the Awareness. country-wide. 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Broadway Lowell, Michigan Member of Michigan Dental Asociation Since 1984 „ HOUSTON, TX 77057 tezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz>: cccu CD CD CD CD CD Phone 897-8947 / The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February 16,1994-Page 10 East holds off Lowell Tl"l""""• l"4-Pl,,e" Local authorities solve High charged fourth quarter leads Arrows past FHC and Sparta mm"/ car-theft capers By Thad Kraus job of shutting down Lowell's with less than 25 seconds to Lowell led 23-17 at half- Lowell Ledger Editor ability to get him die ball in- play. lime. Central took a 37-36 lead •M By Thad Kraus All the stolen vehicles were a couple of minutes," Eckman side in die diird quarter. "Wc had some good shots, at the end of diree. The Red Lowell Ledger Editor found and returned to the said. "People look for diat." High-scoring fourth quar- "Up until die last 1:23 of but couldn't get diem to drop, Arrows bounced back to owners within an hour. "All "The city of Lowell has an ters helped lead die Lowell die third quarter, I diought our and we missed a number of ouLscore Central 27-9 in die A 17-year -old Lowell man except one, which took 4-5 ordinance (Sect. 21-19) boys' basketball team to vic- guys played as well as diey foul shots," Beachler said. fourth quarter. was arrested and charged with days," Eckman said. against leaving your car run- tories against Forest Hills can defensively," Thompkins Scott Lai laie led Lowell in Ryan Boersma scored unlawfully driving away with The stolen vehicles had ning widiout someone in it," Central and Sparta. said. scoring widi 15. Ponchaud seven points, mid Brad Holtz an automobile and with re- keys left in them and/or were Lowell Police Chief Barry However, poor free dirow The defensive effort helped added 12 and Magro finished and Brandon Eisentrager each ceiving and concealing stolen left running. Two were stolen Emmons said. shooting in die fourdi quarter the Pioneers erase a 35-29 widi 10. added five points. properly over $100. from die Rite Aid parking lot, First-time offenders of die against East Grand Rapids halftime deficit and take a 42- Corbett Elson tallied 23 George Zeeff led Central Jason Mathew Wartella two from N. Jefferson and a ordinance are fined S10, sec- prevented die Red Arrows 35 lead. for die winning Pioneers. Jim widi a icani-higli 11 points. was picked up on Feb. 7 for fifth from Third Base. ond time -515, and a diird- from extending its winning "Lowell shot well in die Kamp added 17. his involvement in die theft of Eckman said Wartella is time offender is fined $20. streak to diree. first half and played harder Lowell 82 - five vehicles over an 11-day also a suspect in other thefts Eckman said because of "The last couple of games than we did," Thompkins said. Sparta 59 period. in Clinton and Portland die number of other com- die boys have played hard "I have a lot of respect for Phil Lowell 63 Counties. Wartella was assisted by plaints, time does not always Extensive damage was incurred when Carrie Colburn's vehicle was struck from and have executed our game and I diink he's doing some FHC 46 Kristian Magro's 25-point, two juveniles - a 14-year-old "With die cold weather permit officers to issue fines behind causing it to roll over onto its hood. plans. I'm happy widi how good diings." 14-rebound performance female and a 16-year-old imile. we've been having, people for motorists who leave dieir we're playing," Beachlersaid. Lowell wasoutscored 13- helped lead Lowell to its diird On die back of Kristian Both have been referred to leave their cars running when cars running. "We're going to be competi- 0 in die first six-and-a-half conference win of die year. Lowell woman avoids injury in hit Magro's 39 points and a 27- the Kent County Juvenile they are just going to be gone tive here on out. I1 minutes of die diird quarter. It Lowell led 18-6 after one point fourdi quarter surge, Court. Australian exchange stu- then outscored EGR 9-0 in die period of play, 33-29 at half- and run accident on Hudson St. Lowell turned back Forest Wartella is being held in dent Kristian magro scored final 1:23 of die diird stanza time, 52-44 after diree and Hills Central. the Kent County Jail awaiting Correction By Thad Kraus A westbound vehicle ran a Colburn's car received ex- to take a 44-42 lead into the then blew die game open widi 39 an 25 points respectively Magro also had 25 of die his preliminary exam on Fri- In the Feb. 9 edition of the Lowell Ledger Editor stop sign at Suffolk and tensive damage. Colburn was fourdi quarter. a 30-15 fourdi quarter scoring die budget was passed and that against the Rangers and Red Arrow's 48 rebounds. day. Lowell Ledger, the headline Hudson striking a vehicle fine, according to Lowell po- The two clubs battled to a advantage. it included raises for town- Spartans. Magro, fighting off "We did a great job of Sergeant A1 Eckman said which read "Lowell students ship board members. Ap- A Lowell woman avoided driven by Carrie Colburn. lice officer Ken Hall. foul trouble, was held to 10 55-55 tie widi 3:47 to play. getting Kristian die ball in- "We jumped on Sparta Uiree vehicles were taken on work toward trip" was incor- proval of the budget will not injury after the vehicle she Upon impact, Colburn lost The vehicle that struck points against die Pioneers. side, and he converted die early and then forced diem to consecutive days (Jan. 28- rect. It should have read be voted on until the March 21 was driving was struck in the control of her vehicle caus- Colburn's car fled the scene. "Magro is playing real well The Red Arrows missed opportunities into points," shoot from the outside," 30). Wartella and die juve- "Lowell Township approves meeting. The Ledger apolo- rear at Hudson and Suffolk on ing her car to go over the Police are working on infor- for them," said EGR coach the front end of three one-and- Lowell coach Phil Beachler Beachler said. niles also stole a vehicle on 1994-95 budget." The story gizes for the errors. Feb. 8. embankment and roll onto its mation leading to die driver one's and could only manage Scott Thompkins. said. Feb. 4 and Feb 7. also incorrectly indicated that hood. who was at fault. His Pioneers did a good a bucket by George Ponchaud Basketball, cont'd., pg. 12 Ryan Boersma aims and shoots. Lowell Charter Township Ordinance 51-02-94 Lowell Charter Township Ordinance 51-02-94 STATE OF MICHIGAN LOWELL CHARTER Section 9. New Source Compliance. If applicable, discharge permit. ON R and the EPA if certain elements are discharged into Section 126. Enforcement Response Plan. This Section 140. Judicial Proceedings. The Town- TOWNSHIP SUMMARY OF all new sources shall install operating equipment and the sanitary sewer system. section provides Lowell Township with the ability to ship may institute legal proceedings to enforce the ORDINANCE #51-02-94 controls to meet the applicable pretreatment standards Section 28. Basis for Effluent Limitations. Efflu- develop and implement an enforcement response plan. provisions of the Ordinance. Section 60. Reporting Requirements for Users The following is a summary of a Sewer Discharge and requirements within 90 days. ent limitations shall be based upon the more stringent of Section 141. Remedies, Penalties and Cost Re- Other Than Those Users Subject to Categorical Section 127. Surveillance of Users. Lowell Town- Requirements and Enforcement Procedures Ordinance Section 10. Categorical Pretreatment Standards. the following: categorical pretreatment standards; State covery. This section sets forth what remedies the Town- Pretreatment Standards. This section provides what adopted by the Charter Township of Lowell on February This section sets forth the applicable categorical pre- pretreatment requirements; or local limitations. ship is authorized to survey such users in order to ship may pursue, including but not limited to civil penal- 7,1994. A true copy of the Ordinance may be obtained treatment standards existing sources must comply with Section 29. Permit Duration. A permit shall be information users, not subject to categorical pretreat- determine compliance with the Ordinance. ties of up to $500 for violations of pretreatment stan- ment standards, must report to Lowell Township. Section 128. Right of Entry. Users shall allow at the Township Hall during normal business hours. pursuant to the Ordinance. issued for a specified period, not to exceed five years. dards and requirements. Section 61. Review of Proposed Treatment Fa- authorities to enter into the user's premises for the Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordi- Section 11. Calculating Equivalent Limits. This Section 30. Permit Modifications. This section Section 142. Administrative Fines. This section cilities. If a user is intending to install or modify a purposes of inspection, sampling, or examining of nance is to establish uniform requirements for direct section provides that the City of Lowell may convert sets forth the procedure by which a permit may be provides that any user who has violated any provision of treatment facility or operation to comply with the cat- records. and indirect contributors to the Lowell Township's waste- categorical pretreatment standards as expressed as modified and the time frame by which a permit may be this Ordinance, the user's wastewater discharge permit egorical pretreatment standard, then such users shall Section 129. Inspection and Sampling Warrants. water collection system and to comply with an inter- either mass of pollutant discharged per day or effluent modified. or an order issued hereunder, shall be fined in an provide Lowell Township with plans and specifications Lowell Township or the City of Lowell may apply to an jurisdictional sanitary sewer use agreement dated Au- concentration. Section 31. Permit Reissuance. A permittee must amount not to exceed $500 per violation and such for its review and approval. appropriate circuit court for a search warrant or other gust 1,1987 between Lowell Township and the City of Section 12. Combined Wastestreams. This sec- apply for the reissuance of a waste water discharge administrative fine shall be a lien on the user's premises. Section 62. Other Reports. Lowell Township may appropriate judicial order if they have a reasonable Lowell; to prevent the introduction of pollutants into the tion provides the mechanism for the superintendent of permit within 60 days before the expiration date of the Section 143. Criminal Penalties. This section pro- require other reports in order to insure compliance with belief that a violation of the Ordinance has occurred or system; to improve the opportunity to recycle and re- the sewer system to calculate alternative limits for com- current permit. vides that a person who violates the Ordinance or a this Ordinance or any other state or federal law. will occur. claim wastewaters and sludge from the sanitary sewer bined wastestreams. Section 32. Permit Transfer. Wastewater discharge provision thereof may be guilty of a misdemeanor and Section 63. Certification Requirement. This sec- Section 130. Determining Compliance. This sec- system; to provide waste minimization; to provide for Section 13. Spill Prevention and Slug Control permits are not transferrable without the prior approval subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or other amount tion provides the certification that all reports required by tion provides when a sample shall be deemed in or out equitable distribution of the cost of the sanitary sewer Plans. Users of the system must provide production of Lowell Township. allowed by law per violation or imprisonment not to Sections 50-60 and Section 62 must contain. of compliance with an applicable pretreatment standard system and to establish an administrative procedure for from accidental discharge of materials through the use Section 33-49. Reserved. exceed 90 days or both. Section 64. Signatory Requirements. The re- or requirement. review of Township decisions under this Ordinance. of Spill Prevention Plans. Industrial users which store Section 50. Notice of Intent. This section provides Section 144. Public Nuisance. Every violation of ports required by Sections 50-60 shall be signed by an Section 131. Notice of Non-Compliance. If Lowell Section IA. Abbreviations. This section provides hazardous substances shall not contribute to the sani- that certain persons must submit a Notice of Intent with this Ordinance or a wastewater discharge permit or authorized representative of the user. Township has determined that a user has violated or is for certain abbreviations of terms utilized within the tary sewer system after the effective date of this Ordi- Lowell Township 60 days before commencing or chang- order issued pursuant to this Ordinance is a public Section 65. Reporting Address. This section pro- violating this Ordinance, or the user's wastewater dis- Ordinance. nance unless a Spill Prevention Plan has been ap- ing a discharge. nuisance. vides the addresses where users shall submit reports as charge permit or any other applicable local, state or Section 2. Definitions. This section provides the proved. Industrial users shall be evaluated at least every Section 51. Baseline Monitoring Report. This Section 145. Supplemental Enforcement Rem- required by this Ordinance. federal law, then Lowell Township may issue a Notice of definitions of terms utilized within the Ordinance. two years to determine whether or not such users need section provides that certain users must provide a edies. This section provides that in certain instances Section 66. Record Keeping Requirements. This Noncompliance. Section 3. General Prohibitions. This section a plan to control slug discharges. baseline monitoring report to Lowell Township within Lowell Township may require a performance bond or section states what records a user must keep in order to Section 132. Notice of Violation. Lowell Township generally prohibits users from utilizing the sanitary Section 14. Notification of Violation or Change certain time frames. liability insurance and may suspend water and/or sewer comply with the sampling requirements. may issue a Notice of Violation to a user who has system in violation of the Ordinance and precludes of Discharge. Industrial users must provide notice to Section 52. Progress Reports. This section pro- service when necessary. Section 67. Public Information. Subject to Section violated or is violating this Ordinance or the user's users of the system from introducing pollutants into the the City of Lowell of a violation of this Ordinance or of a vides when progress reports must be provided to Lowell Section 146. Affirmative Defenses. This section 15, all information submitted to the City of Lowell shall be wastewater discharge permit or any other applicable system such that it will interfere with the operation of the Waste Water Discharge Permit. All users must also Township. provides certain defenses available to users if Lowell available without restriction to any person upon request. law. system or cause the City of Lowell to be in violation of promptly notify the Township of any substantial change Section 53.90-Day Reports. This section provides Township brings an action for certain violations of this Section 68-74. Reserved. Section 133. Remedial Action Plans and Compli- certain permits. in the volume or character of pollutants and their dis- that in certain instances users must provide 90-day Ordinance. Section 75. Sampling. This section provides that ance Schedules. This section provides the mechanism Section 4. Prohibited Discharges. This section charge. reports to Lowell Township concerning such user's Section 147. Effect of Approval of Plans, Speci- reports shall be based upon sampling and provides the by which a user may respond to a Notice of Non- sets forth substances which may not be introduced into Section 15. Employee Notification. Each user utilization of the sewer system. ficationsorOperating Procedures. LowellTownship's way in which samples ought to be taken. Compliance or Notice of Violation. the sewer system, including such items as flammable shall post a notice in a prominent place advising all Section 54. Periodic Compliance Reports. This approval of plans does not excuse compliance with the Section 76. Sample Analysis. This section pro- Section 134. Publication of the Names of the substances, corrosive substances, substances that may employees to call the City of Lowell in the event of a section provides that all users with a wastewater dis- applicable pretreatment standards and requirements. vides how samples must be analyzed and by whom Users in Significant Non-Compliance. Lowell Town- obstruct the flow in the sewer system, wastewater which dangerous discharge for which notification is required charge permit shall provide periodic compliance reports Section 148. Severability. If any provision of this samples must be analyzed. ship may publish the names of users in significant non- inhibits biological activity in the sewer, hauled waste, and shall advise all employees who may cause or be to Lowell Township within certain time frames required Ordinance is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions Section 77. Monitoring Locations and Facilities. compliance. and substances not typically discharged into a sanitary injured by such a discharge of the emergency notifica- by the Ordinance. of the Ordinance shall not be affected and shall continue Upon request by Lowell Township, a user must con- Section 135. Orders. If there has been a violation sewer. tion procedure. Section 55. Report of Violation and Resampling. in full force and effect. struct and maintain monitoring facilities and industrial of the Ordinance or other applicable law, Lowell Town- Section 5. Pretreatment Standards for Specific Section 16. Records. Industrial users shall retain If sampling is performed by a user and indicates a Section 149. Conflict. All ordinances and parts of users must construct monitoring facilities in some in- ship may issue general orders and show cause orders. Pollutants-Local Limits. This section provides that and make available upon the request of the City of violation, the user shall provide notification to certain ordinances inconsistent or conflicting with any part of stances. Section 136. Permit and License Suspension certain pollutants may not be discharged into the sys- Lowell or Lowell Township, all records which such user governmental authorities within the time frame specified this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such Section 78. Monitoring Location for Combined and Revocation. This section provides the basis upon tem if they contain concentrations of a certain magni- is required to keep. by the Ordinance. inconsistency or conflict. Wastestreams. This section provides a user with an which Lowell Township may suspend or revoke a user's tude. Section 17. Confidential Information. This sec- Section 56. Bypass Reports. This section gener- Section 150. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall option to monitor either the segregated wastestreams or wastewater discharge permit. Section 6. Pretreatment Requirments. Certain tion provides a mechanism by which industrial users ally provides for the reporting requirements a user must take effect 30 days after its publication. users, including industrial users, must provide waste- may attempt to insure that such user's records are kept follow if a bypass is implemented. the combined wastestreams when wastewater regu- Section 137. Bulkheads. This section provides the lated by a categorical pretreatment standard is com- basis upon which Lowell Township may issue a written water pretreatment. Any facilities required to pretreat confidential. Section 57. Reports of Changed Production Lev- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LOWELL bined before treatment with other wastewaters. order for the insertion of a bulkhead in a user's sewer wastewater shall be provided, operated and maintained Section 18-24. Reserved. els. This section requires that a user with a wastewater Carol L Wells, Township Clerk at the user's expense. Section 25. Users that Need Permits. This section discharge permit must provide certain notices if the Section 79-99. Reserved. connection. Section 138. Administrative Review of Decisions. Section 7. Dilution Prohibition. Unless autho- sets forth what users must obtain a waste water dis- production rate will change by 20% or more. Section 100. Fees and Charges. This section rized to do so, users may not dilute a discharge as a charge permit. Section 58. Reporting of Upsets, Spills, Other provides Lowell Township with the ability to set fees by This section provides the procedures to be used to partial or complete substitute for adequate pretreat- Section 26. Permit Application. Users required to Slugs and Emergencies. This section generally sets resolution of the Township Board and to adopt fees and review decisions made under certain provisions of this ment to achieve compliance with any applicable pre- obtain a waste water discharge permit must complete forth the requirements to report upsets, spills or other charges relating to the sewer system. Ordinance. Section 139. Effectiveness of Decision During Correction treatment standard or requirement. and file with Lowell Township an application to obtain slugs and emergencies. Section 101-124. Reserved. Section 125. City Responsible for Enforcement. Review. During the pendency in any forum of any Section 8. Bypass Prohibition. Once a connec- such a permit and pay the requisite fee. Section 59. Hazardous Waste Report. This sec- In last week's 'Grandchil- should have read "Widi love This section sets forth enforcement responsibilities of challenge to a decision, a user affected by the decision tion is made to the sewer system, bypasses are prohib- Section 27. Permit Elements. This section sets tion requires that certain users provide a hazardous dren Arc Sweet" display, mi- from Grandpa Garry and the City of Lowell and Lowell Township. shall comply with the decision. ited. forth what shall be contained within the waste water waste report to Lowell Township, the City of Lowell, the der Charlie Rae llathawav, ii Grandma Carol." The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February 16, 1994-Page 12 The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, February 16,1994-Page 13 Ranger volleyball express derailed by Red Arrows Sparta spectacular in stopping Lowell at conference meet In pool play Lowell split widi two straight to Middleville, 4- By Thad Kraus it's as if diey looked at die way widi 10 digs and 10 kills. Zeeland Invitational By Thad Kraus Sparta liad eight confer- Creston, 5-15,15-9; took two limit in a match diat was closer looked back. pin at 1:45 of the first period; period. Cory Kirkbride earned Lowell Ledger Editor score mid didn't believe diey Courtney Arnett and Allison In a tournament at Zeeland 15,13-15. They rallied to beat Lowell Ledger Editor ence champions, Lowell had and more tighdy contested Scott Swanson won on a and Doug Weeks won a 2-0 a 10-7 decision. Rich Stouffer were beating Central," Kuna Kissinger each had seven digs. over die weekend, Lowell from West Cadiolic, 15-7,15- Ionia 8-15, 15-9, 15-11. three. dian die score might indicate. superior decision ,21-7; Dan decision. won by technical fall, 16-0. said. Aniett also had eight kills. Tara was 4-4 in pool play. 13; and lost two to Zeeland, 5- Lowell will hostNordiview Scott Swanson raised his Forest Hills Central has Sparta simply was not go- Widi its daily double of Spicer won 13-0; Matt Other victories were Sean Smith recorded a pin That was all the Rangers Harmon contributed widi six. Hie Red Arrows then had 15, 10-15. on Thursday. record to 29-0 widi a 14-7 been the stick by which vol- ing to be denied its diird out- Scott Swanson and Dan Spicer Osmolinski earned an 8-2 handed in by Todd Lyonnais at 1:26of die first period. Chris needed. They rallied with a Setter Kerry Nugent re- to play in a one-game playoff Lowell started die week by Lowell ended the week decision over Sparta's Bob leyball teams in die O-K right O-K White Utle in its leading off, Lowell jumped to victory; Mike Rotder posted a widi a pin at 1:20 of die first Nautaalsotalliedapin (3:58). 12-3 run and took a 15 -14 lead against Hudsonville for the splitting widi Middleville and widia matchrecordof 12-10- Simons. White measure themselves. corded a team-high 19 assists. last five years at Saturday's O- a 11-0 lead. and were on serve. She also had four digs. right to get into the playoff. Ionia. 3. Its game slate is now at 31 - Dan Spicer, 112 pounds, Prior to Thursday night, it K White Conference meet. Swanson (103) pinned Lowell fought otT game Lowell was defeated 15-5. Ihe Red Arrows dropped 29. pinned Rogers' Roy Flores at had been six years since a "We didn't block their "We talked about it widi all Nick Kacher at 4:59 of die 3:47 ol die second period. Lowell volleyball team had point, managing to pull out a middle attack effectively, but the both boys. Widi diis being diird period. two-point win in game one. die girls dug some hard shots," Chris Kamphuis, 135 measured up. our last year in die O-K White, Dan Spicer earned a tech- "It was heart-stopping," Kuna said. Lowell gymnasts position pounds, was Lowell's diird and The Red Arrows, in heart- we did not want to share die nical fall widi a dominadng Kuna said. "1 was sick silting Kadiy Krul w potential home developers Grand Valley State Uni- Peter J. Gerkin, Charles N. By Marc Popiolek ning Commission about ex- Eickhoff could also open his wants to know if a new license versity wishes to acknowl- Glover, Toni J. MacMillen, By Marc Popiolek parcels, but they would only the standards of the zoning Contributing Writer panding his business to in- business to die public when it is required by die state, are edge the achievements of Michael A. Mull, Jennifer L. Contributing Writer build on two of die parcels. requirements. clude die recycling of scrap comes to recycling oil. diere DeparUnent of Natural those individuals who were Murphy, Jennifer L. Wieland; Planning commission Since there would be no Widi die community in metal. The scrap metal would "We would like to open to Resources rules diat must be placed on the dean's list for from Ada: Michael J. Cooke, After being denied Uieir trustee Richard Bryan told special use permit or zoning mind, Terry Eickhoff would include old appliances and the public so people can drop observed and could die exist- the fall semester. Individuals Jeanne M. Ferro, Richard P. request to consider 1-96 its a Verwys they would need to change required, all Verwys like to expand his towing ser- machinery diat can be found off used oil and odier diings ing driveway be expanded to who maintained a 3.5 grade Flaggert, Rebecca Hoople, public road for road frontage, build the private road accord- will have to do is submit a site vice to include recycling scrap in some backyards around die diat would help clean up die accommodate die increased point average while enrolled Brian J. Swiatowy, Laura M. Todd Verwys has decided to ing to Kent County specifica- plan to die Planning Com- metal. township. Ike's Towing cur- community," said Eickhoff. traffic. These questions must in a minimum of 12 credits Trowbridge, Linda R. build two homes on land as it tions. Those specifications mission for approval. Eickhoff, owner of Ike's rently is allowed to store and Several questions sur- be addressed before die com- included from Lowell: Weesies, Jennifer M. Wendt, is currently zoned. include a cul-de-sac so emer- Verwys decided to forego Towing 3176 Segwun Ave., recycle car parts only. round die possible expansion. mission can follow up die re- Deborah V. Adams, Rachel Janet Wenger; from Saranac: Verwys wants to build two gency vehicles can have access his request to have 1-96 con- approached die Lowell Plan- In expanding his business, The Planning Commission quest. L. Cattanach, Kevin C. Patti L. Coorcman, Dean R. homes on 57 acres of land off to the two homes. sidered a public road for road Copeland, Michelle K. Fran- Gage, Amanda J. Tucker. Timpson Rd. and 1-96. In or- Currently, the property frontage when Bryan in- cisco, Tiffany M. Freeman, der to build on die property has a 66-foot easement off formed him that no other Verwys will have to split the Timpson Rd. as access, but township in Kent County land into five parcels and build according to the zoning ordi- would even consider the re- Estes gets approval on special use permit a private road with a cul-de- nance, it does not meet die quest. Bryan says diere is no Sunday School kids raise money for library sac. minimum 200-foot road way 1-96 could have a drive- Youth from the First Congregational Church of Lowell raised $246.75 through their Veterinary Clinic Verwys told die Planning frontage for a single-family wayoffofit, so it did not meet Sunday School offerings over a three-month period. The proceeds were donated to the By Marc Popiolek Commission that he would the standards of a public road tor a single-family dwelling, month, Estes said diat if die dwelling. By building the new library building fund. Susan Hoag, left, and Ben Hanson, right, present Lowell Contributing Writer have die land surveyed and for road frontage. but it has operated a com- Planning Commission granted private road, die site will meet librarian Jane Aronson with the check. engineered to show the five mercial establishment in die die special use pennit, she adds new face to staff The Lowell Township past. would not seek anodier per- By Thad Kraus impressed widi die way people Home Improvement. Planning Commission deliv- At a public hearing last mit in die future. ered a one-two punch lo Kay Lowell Ledger Editor have greeted me. Lowell is FAVORITE COLLEGE Estes in regards to her special similar in size to my home- COURSE; Clinical padiol- Students hit all the notes at ensemble town, Gladwin." use permit application. School year lengthened Lowell Veterinary Clinic's ogy. IN THE SERVICE Estes requested a special Bruce Langlois welcomed a Henry was raised on a dairy SOMEONE I ADMIRE; My By Thad Kraus school days diis year, students Twenty-four Lowell High net solo; Bob Berrington, Michael Pucknat-alto sax cussion trio; Josh Ennis and use pennit to allow a two- second veterinarian to his staff farm and showed horses on fadier. Lowell Ledger Editor and staff will have to lengdien die Pleasure Circuit. School band members at- Dianna Rice, and Emily solo; Anna Luyk and Dena Jesse Gleason-trombone family dwelling at her veteri- on Monday. GOAL; To do my best and dieir school year by one day. When away from work, and to be the best veterinar- tended die District 10 Solo VanStrien-french horn trio; Beers-clarinet duet; Mike duet; Dianna Rice—french nary clinic on die comer of Travis Henry, a graduate That number could grow if Henry likes to spend time in ian in Lowell. Mr. Jonadian D. Hutfilz, die Regular Air Force on and Ensemble Festival on Chris Goggins-trombone Roudabush, Tom Roudabush, horn solo. Segwun Ave. and Alden Nash. The abundance of cold from die veterinary school at solo; Jason Conant and Jesse the cold temperatures and the outdoors - snow skiing, FAVORITE SNACK son of Mr. imd Mrs. Thomas March 4,1994. Upon gradua- Saturday, Feb. 5 at Calvin and Reggie Reynolds-per- The Planning Commis- weadier and snow diis winter Michigan State University, College. Gleason-brass duel. heavy snow revisit die area water skiing and fishing and FOOD; Chocolate Chip Hutfilz of Lowell, enlisted in tion from die Air Force's six- sion first canceled her existing IKIS been cause for students to has mixed animal practice before giving way to spring. die United States Air Force week basic training course Playing very well was Receiving a first division miss an abnormally high experience widi a clinic in hunting. cookies. i cAfOT w special user permit allowing a rating widi a medal and quali- "I believe diis is die first FAVORITE MORNING Delayed Enlistment Program near San Antonio, TX, he is Melody Brubaker on a clari- MeM TO ititferVT commercial operation at die number of school days. Dayton, OH. Prior to attend- time in my years here at Low- net solo. fying for State Festival on u ing Michigan State Univer- NEWS SHOW; Today Show. (DEP), according to SSgt. scheduled to receive techni- building and then granted her In fact, too many school NAME; Travis Henry. Receiving a second divi- March 26 were die following: ell we've had to extend die FAVORITE NIGHTLY Terry Vandercook, die Air cal training as a Law Enforce- current request for a special days. Lowell Superintendent sity , Henry spent two years at AGE; 25 sion rating mid a medal were Troy Ballard-tenor sax solo; school year because of days Cedarville College. NEWS SHOW; NBC Force recruiter here. ment Apprentice iuid be as- use pennit. Fritz Esch told die Lowell FAVORITE COLOR; Blue. the following: Michelle Connie Kelly-bassoon solo; missed," Esch said. Nightly News with Tom Hutfilz is a 1992 graduate signed to an Air Force duty The building is zoned Board of Education because FAVORITE FOOD; Steak Osterhaven and Angela The Olympic Games in ancient Greece first fea- Brokaw. of Lowell High School and is station. Ann Kilpatrick and Connie Residential one, which allows of die number of cancelled and potatoes. tured chariot races in 680 B.C. scheduled for enlistment in Gunderson-flute duet; Ann- Kelly-xylophone duet; Josh FAVORITE TV SHOW; Marie Townsend-bass clari- Ennis-trombone solo; rTS-TWm.S.STVS-S ss vs Feb. 17: Chris Hodges, Ken a Hall, Jr., Justin Stanford, IA WOT A Rheta Johnson, Stephanie OO&I" Ellision. HARDEES/ Feb. 18: Richard Claypool, A Kindergarten Courtney Phillips, Ann Boodi, LEDGER % The smallest breed of pony is the Fallabella, Mildred Stauffer, Laura Wall- BIRTHDAY which grows only 30 inches high. students from ing, CLUB HEALTHY Feb. 19: Bruce Baird, Jill Kloosterman, Ted Miller, If your name appears below in the You Know Dorothy Burt, Sue Eickhoff, Alto use their HARDEES/LEDGER BIRTHDAY CLUB COLUMN, Ashleigh Inman, James Business. stop in and pick up your BIRTHDAY CARD at the Ledger office. LIVING VanderLaan. Feb. 20: Mike Rivers, Betsy The card entitles you to a FREE We Know Dr. Paul Tuthill noodles! Dommer, Gary Kemp, T.J. ice cream at Hardee's! Travis Henry Business WALKING UNDER THE INFLUENCE Ellison, Barbara Carpenter, About half of all pedestrians killed in traffic accidents in 1990 Curt Anderson. Smit, Lloyd Powell, Lisa Heather Essich, LeAnnah Henry applied for die job Insurance. Donna Oesch helps Alto kindergarteners in December. had been drinking. One third of these registered legally drunk. Feb. 21: Chris Kloosterman, Zigmont, Jessica Baldwin, Seese, Sharon VandenHout, We know your make homemade noodles for the letter "N." Cathy Kazemier, Treva Kevin Gerard, EdidiM. Deal- Brenda Walters. "I'm very excited to be TEENS BUYING BOOZE here," Henry said. "I've been business insurance Johnson, Susan J. Ayres, ing. A study found that minors were able to purchase alcohol in 49 Pictured left to right are: Donna Oesch, needs because Auto- Betsy Vezino. Feb. 23: Dwight G. Frey, percent of stores and taverns across the country. The worst city: Audrey Grummet, Sarah Lessens, Rebecca Owners insurance Feb. 22: Robert Tulecki, Lynn -Sharon Leverence, Joe Ellis, New York, NY, where minors successfully bought 91 percent of Underwood. Wilcox, Steve Ralys, Donna protects thousands of the lime. businesses just like yours. Contact us NEW BIRTH CONTROL DATA today for quality More than 500,000 American women have had Norplant contra- protection for your ceptive capsules implanted since 1991. That's two percent and business. We'll growing. 25,000 physicians arc now trained to do die insertions. Lowell FFA Chapter sweeps district eliminate your PREVENTING TENDINITIS insurance problems The Lowell FFA com- Competition was keen as (for first-year members) and Karyn Rogers, Katie 1) Don ( over do it! Warm up, start slow and pick up speed OIL CHANGE so you can devote peted in the District FFA other chapters rivaled for the was awarded first place re- Haywood, Mike Cross, Loren gradually. 2) Keep muscles flexible. A good Nautilus or floor more of your time to Leadership Contests in winning positions, but Low- spectively with a speech about Kacb and alternates Denny exercise program will help. 3) Be more careful as you age. A 40- your business. Coopersville on Feb. 4. Low- ell stood firm. Ken the changes in agricultural Briggs and Kris Nederhoed. 95 95 year-old body lacks the flexibility of a 20-year-old one. 4) Use ell FFA members dominated VanSpronsen placed first with production. Lowell placed first in the Cars I W Light Trucks the eight schools competing proper equipment, ie., the right size bike, athletic shoes and so h is extemporaneous speech on final contest which was con- Grease (lube), oil filter, including parts & oil \Auto-Owners on. in the event by placing first in the world food situation, while Out of 10 FFA members duct of meetings for first year Insurance Life Home Car Busness seven contests. According to Denise Parker received a competing in the job inter- members. Winning for Low- GOOD ADVICE EXCLUDES FOREIGN & DIESEL CARS Lauri VanOtteren, Lowell third-placesilveraward in the view contest. Lowell did well ell were: Carrie Hubbarth, Follow your doctor's recommendations. All physicians battle FFA president, "The purpose contest. as Krista Posthumus placed F Courtney Kissinger, Amy Cash or Check Only im mopof Call For More Details... rampant patient non-compliance. When patients begin to feel bet- of the contests is to develop Kerry Nugent placed first first. The Parliamentary Pro- Larabee, Elizabeth Riembold, CMfJVSlER COfJnOffAriON OENUlM PARIS i || ter they often "self-diagnose" and discontinue a prescribed the leadership skills of FFA in prepared public speaking cedure team consisting of Lisa Spickler, Bobby Meyers, Modern WELCOMES I course of treatment. I his practice often leads to other problems members through organized with a speech about ground- C indy Cook as chairman. Hillary Tichelaar, and Sarah The PATTON JRB AGENCY |j or prolongs the original injury or illness. competition with other FFA water. Lauri VanOtteren Heather Young, Alison Janenga. Also receiving a sil- SANDY KERRIGAN chapters in the area." placed second with her speech Kissinger, Andrea Bishop, ver award in this contest was GENERAL || MY JOB GIVES ME HIGH about the future of agricul- These contestschallenged Elena Richmond and Michelle the team of Annie Oesch, Jes- BACKTLN STAFF, FULL-TIME. * 11 INSURANCE BLOOD PRESSURE! FFA members to bccomc pub- ture. Melissa Peterson Billingslcy won a silver sica Anstedt, Amanda lic speakers, learn parliamen- and Chris Goggins were de- 830 W. Main Street, Lowell, Ml 49331 - (618) 887-8281 •t*] She's no stranger around here |j I here is a growing body of evidence vhich proves what many award. Eggerding, Brooke Ford, Mi835 W. Main, Lowell, Ml 49331 tary procedure, practice self clared winners of the demon- ^ fniinsilK'l [j knev. ali along: disliking one's job contributes to hypertension Lowell also received a Summer Brenner, Lindsay SALE HOURS and will be glad to help you with confidence in front of an au- stration contest with a futur- Moo Wed 4 Thurs [j 'high blood pressure). In one study, patients who disliked their first place in the agricultural Metternick and Tammy Eteo. 8 30-8 Oodge T Now The Area's dience, use their ability to istic demonstration about ag- forum contest which was a The next step is regional ues 4 Fn 8 30-6 d your printing needs. j] work had higher blood pressure and also showed thickening of Saturday 9-3 Newest Jeep Eagle |^S|L Vlymoulfi 897-9253 think on their feet and be- ricultural production. Shari group discussion on waste leadership contests which will SERVICE 4 PARTS: Dealer jj the heart s left ventricle. The factor contributing most to stress? A Grieser competed in the Mon.-Fii 7:45-5:15 Oodge Truchs, come knowledgeable about management and recycling by take place Feb. 17 at Cedar Give us a call at 897-6719 Gerald Ration Saranac 642-9401 [j feeling of lack of control or an unpredictable work environment. Wed lil 7 45 pm current agricultural topics. Greenhand Speaking contest Kevin Nugent, Tara Baca, Springs High School. The Lowell Ledger-Wednesday, Februar) 16,1994-Page 18 IDSlNlSS The Lowell Ledger SERVICES JnMmmtn %.Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 DAVIS NURSE ASSISTANT CERTIFIED NURSE AS- RN/LPN - Consider be- IN LOVING MEMORY - of GENERAL LABOR ELECTRIC TRAINING-Will pay for SISTANTS - Lowell coming part of our our mother, grandmother, your educational Medical Care Center quality care at Lowell and great-grandmother, I Seeking reliable work- Quality • Service classes. Paid orienta- has positions available Medical Care Center. Zelma Pearson, who left us ers with good work tion period. Potential for Certified Nursing We currently have 12 one year ago, February 16. Dependability record for the follow- starting wages of $5.83 Assistants. Full and hour shifts, 7 a.m. - 7 ing positions: RESIDENTIAL per hr. Bonus after 500 part-time positions p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7 She always learned to ASSEMBLY COMMERCIAL hours of employment. available on all shifts. a.m. and 8 hour shifts. watch for us. PRESSOPERATORS Ml Yearly raises. Inter- We offer an excellent We offer an excellent Anxious if we were late. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WELDERS (mig/tig/ ested? Inquire at salary, insurance ben- wage and a pleasant In winter by the window, spot) Lowell Medical Care efits and a pleasant environment. For im- In summer by the gate. Ph. 676-9574 •RACKERS/ Center, 350 N. 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Call Sara with Bailey sponsibilities include paced setting, maintain Early Bird Bingo at Sign-ups will be Mon., Feb. & Bailey Capital Brokers, LOWELLAGENCY-seeks providing secretarial sup- good attendance and be a 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the 363-8540. individual with property/ca- port for the office and 6:30 P.M. team player. 1 st & 2nd shifts Lowell High School cafete- sualty experience. No handling customer service PUBLIC INVITED available. Will consider ria. Birth certificates are a license required. Must be requests and accounts LICENSED DAYCARE - part-time & flex hours. MUST! Any questions, able to work well with all recieveable collections. in Belding/Grattan area. Physical required. Please please contact Cindy Clark, types of people and be able The successful candidate Will accept toddlers and apply at: Gem Industries, 897-8805. will have 2+ years general BINGO grade school children. 3529 Patterson SE, Grand to pay attention to details. office or secretarial experi- Call 691-7548. Rapids, Ml 49512. MANPOWER PROFES- Every Saturday Night BEACH BASH BENEFIT- ence, 40 wpm typing ability, SIONAL SERVICES, 2930 4:00 P.M. For David Blanding, Sat., 10 key by touch, and PC RESUMESTHATGETRE- HOME TYPISTS - PC us- Broadmoor SE, Grand LOWELL MOOSE Feb. 19, Larkin's Other experience. Additional re- SULTS! - Professional ers needed. $35,000 Rapids, Ml 49512. 957- Place. Food & munchies, quirements include BINGO ~ - -, ->Vtr. v' typesetter will prepare potential. Details. Call (1) 0461. cash bar, more. Variety excellent communication 1320 E. FULTON your resume. Laser qual- 805962-8000 Ext. B-1520. music startsat8p.m. Doors HELP WANTED skills, superior telephone ^arl^ir^Birig^M^OP^ ity print. Reasonable open 6:30, Admission $5, HELP WANTED - Experi- Cumberland Retirement etiquette and a genuine rates. Please call Mary, Available at FMB Bank or Just send your enced Medical Office Village is now hiring for all commitment to providing 897-6592, leave message. call Terry Dewitt, 897-7217 Assistant, Must know in- departments, all shifts, in superior customer service. check to: or Teresa VanderWarf, surance billing and all buildings. Apply at 11535 Candidates must be willing 897-7147, THE LOWELL collections, computer en- E. Fulton, Lowell, Mon. thru to work flexible schedules. Complete Formal try and have good general Fri., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interested candidates medical office skills. Non- should send resume or let- 4 ALL STEEL ARCH LEDGER Wear Rental ^ . T- 7. 1 ' ." • '. .; smokers only. You must ASSEMBLY - Lowell area. ter of application to: BUILDINGS - 40x33, Was FOR RENT P.O. BOX 128 WEDDINGS OR prove to be reliable, friendly Long term opportunity. Ferrellgas, Box GE, 1 Lib- $7400, Now $4921; 40x69, was $11,900, Now $7,729; OTHER SPECIAL and enjoy helping people. Good references. Drug free erty Plaza, Liberty, MO LOWELL NEWER 1 LOWELL, Ml 49331 50x98, Was $16,000, Now Good references required. environment. Hourly earn- 64068. EOE/AAP. No BEDROOM APART- or stop by our offices at OCCASIONS $11,940; 50x162, Was Good wages benefits and ing potential from $6 to agencies please. We en- MENT SPECIAL-4 year $24,900, Now $17,400, 105 N. Broadway working conditions for the $7,80. Call ManpowerTem- courage applications from low price & more for good Never erected, can deliver. Complete Local News • L.H.S. Sports right person. Send resume porary Services for more minorities, females, veter- credit. Short lease, small 1-800-320-2340. in confidence to: PERSON- details, 897-0050, ans and the disabled. pet. 897-0099, call now. Several Weekly Columns • Weddings SUBSCRIPTION RATES: NEL, PO Box 92, Lowell, CLEANING-Part-time op- '89 FORDTHUNDERB1RD CLOTHING & SHOES Ml 49331. _ In County -$10*1 yr. portunity available in Lowell - 3.8 liter, loaded, power Engagements • Births • News of Local everything, new tires, % In County - $18 • 2 yr. GENERAL OFFICE/RE- area for candidates who WANTED RIDGEVIEW CEPTIONIST - Part-time want to supplement in- 83,000 highway miles,^ College Students and Those in the GIRLS WANTED from Ml $6,500 o.b.o. 361-1936. Out County -$14*1 yr. SHOPPING CENTER opportunities available with come, Industrial setting. an Ada area company for Approximaely 4 hours per between 7-19, to compete in this year's 4th annual Armed Forces • Church News Out county - $26 * 2 yr. candidates interested in week at $7.00/hour. Drug NEWER 3 BEDROOM THANKS TO MY FAMILY 2173 W. 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