25C The Lowell Volume 14, Issue 49 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, October 17, 1990
Lowell Schools and Township could win on a leasing deal ltd je Lowell Township board for its business office opera- issue at the next meeting the Township gets a commit- s officials put the renovation of tion and Lowell Township is (November), so Timpson can ment from the school, it the Township Hall on hold, in need of funds to help sub- have a decision within the would have an architect draw as it waits for a decision from sidize the cost of the new hall next 30 days. "The Township up plans. "The cost of an ad- Lowell School officials as to addition. Both Timpson and needs a response from us so diton may still be out of our TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS AVAILABLE whether the School will com- Lowell Schools Superinten- it can continue with its pro- realm. We won t know that TO LCTK BAZAAR IN CALEDONIA mit to a five-year lease of dent Fritz Esch like the idea ject and have our space ready until an architect draws up the 5.000 square feet of the new of keeping the money in by Aug. I, 1991 if the school plans," Timpson said. Come, join ihc fun at the LCTK Bazaar Nov. 3 at hall edition. Lowell. board decides to lease from Esch said the school has Caledonia High School from 10 a.m. lo 3 p.m. "The continuation of the 'Tm leaning toward leas- the Township. looked at other places, but Free bus transportation will be provided lo Lowell area new hall edition hinges on ing the space from the Town- The Township is asking for hasn't found anything ap- seniors for morning, afternoon or all day. The bus will pick whether the school is in- ship, but I can't speak for the a five-year lease commitment propriate. "We want some- up at Key Heights at 9 a.m., Schneider Manor at 9:15 a.m. terested in leasing the space Lowell School Board. It at $9-$12 a square foot. At thing big enough so we only and Alto School at 9:30 a.m. The buses will return to Lowell for five years," Lowell seems to me an agreement S9 a square foot, it would cost have to move once," Esch at noon. Township Supervisor John would help both sides - mak- the school $45,000 a year said. The Lowell superinten- The afternoon bus will pickup at Key Heights at 12:30 Timpson said. ing it a win-win situation," plus utilities or $225,000 dent said the Township space p.m., Schncider Manor at 12:45 p.m. and at Alto School The situation seems to Esch said. over five years. is almost big enough. "It's at I p.m. It will return to Lowell at 3 p.m. Call Marge to make the municipality and Esch added that the Board Timpson said he is not sure close enough we could man- sign up at 897-8434. the school a perfect match. of education would probably what the cost of the new ad- age." he added. The school is in need of room be discussing the leasing dition would cost, but once ON VIEW AT THE LAAC GALLERY
Currently on view in the Gallery of the Lowell Area Arts Council are the paintings of artist, Marianne Wysocki, an City Council votes to trim Alto resident. She has received her BFA in painting from Aquinas Col- lege in 1982 and recently obtained her Masters from Western Michigan University. walnut trees on Riverside Dr. She has been a part of many exhibits and competitions After determining that in- throughout Western Michigan. dividual property owners Gallery hours are Monday - Friday, I to 5 p.m.; Saturday should be notified and their and Sunday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visit your gallery today. opinions sought before the de- cision is made as to whether TRICK OR TREATERS WELCOME to cut down trees or not, Low- ell's City Council voted to Lowell Medical Care Center invites Halloween Trick or have the three walnut trees at Treaters to their door on October 31 between 5:30 and 6:30 the home of Jeff Plummer, p.m. 224 Riverside, trimmed, not cut down. GALA CHRISTMAS PREVIEW PARTY AT LAAC "From now on, when trees are on residential property, Tickets are now on sale for the LAAC sponsored Gala the owners' opinion will be Preview Party and Champagne Buffet to be held in the ( sought and if the trees are on Gallery at the Arts Center on Sunday, Nov. 18. City property, the council will Tickets arc $7.50 and are by reservation only. Guests will have to approve of the tree be among the first to view and shop a gallery of gifts created cutting before it takes place," by over thirty Michigan artists. Lowell City Councilman Bill Your ticket also entitles you to partake of a sumptuous Thompson said. holiday buffet. Make your reservation early and plan to "I told the City I thought enjoy one of the season's gala events. the trees should be trimmed." For reservations and further information call the Lowell Plummer said. 'They're still Area Arts Council Center at 897-8545. producing walnuts and they don't look like they're dying ) FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE - OCT. 24 to me." Wolverine Power has Flu shots arc available from 9 to II a.m. and I to 4 p.m. 69,000 volt transmission at the Lowell Township Hall, 2910 Alden Nash, on Wednes- lines that cross the river and day, Oct. 24. The shots are sponsored by the Kent County Health De- run along Riverside Drive. From there, the lines come partment for healthy Kent County Seniors age 65 or over. up Hunt Street and then run Voluntary donation of S3 to offset costs is appreciated. down Hudson to a side street YMCA BASKETBALL BEGINS before going into Lowell Light and Power. I The YMCAs Men s Monday night Open Gym basketball "There has been some con- fusion as to who is responsi- began at Ihc High School on Oct. 15. The program runs from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information ble for cutting trees on Hud- son," Lowell City Manager call the YMCA at 897-8445. Dave Pasquale said. "The HARVEST DINNER SET FOR OCT. 23 work is the project of Wol- verine Power, not Lowell The annual Harvest Dinner will take place at First United Light and Power. Wolverine Methodist Church of Lowell on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 5 to has contacted every property owner of the trees involved. 7 p.m. Tickets for the turkey dinner may be purchased from An- The option was given to cut or trim." | nabclle Wittenbach at FMB State Savings Bank (897-4153) After discussions with Jeff Plummer, the Lowell City Council voted to have the According to Wolverine or at the church entrance under the north portico the evening three walnut trees trimmed and not cut. of the dinner. Main St., cont'd., pg. 23 Trees, con't., pg. 3 Rene Janissc Blough, new The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. October 17, 1990 - Page 3 I he Lowell ledger • Wednesday, October 17, 1990 • Page 2 little daugher of Mark and T\ Janice Blough of Flushing, Obituaries MI. arrived on October 9. Area Births Red Ribbon Committee/Chapter 1990. She weighed 9 lbs. 9 i ^ ozs. and was 21 inches long, CALDWELL - Clayton R Bangor. In lieu of flowers, w She was welcomed home by great-grandmother is Emma and Fran Kaminski of I offer "Family Celebration" Caldwell, aged H5. of Cadil- memorials to Porter Hills Be- Kowalcyzk. Saranac and Ken and Sharon her three big brothers, Jacob The Lowell Area Schools sessions there will be an in- oon week were used. Other nevolent Fund or First Phenix of Lowell. Great- lac* passed away Octobcr 12, 5; Neal 3; and Lucas 2. donation came from the Low- Li Church of Christ Scientist grandmother Merritt is from Red Ribbon Committee, in formal question and answer 1990. He was bom Sep- Happy grandparents include: Elaine and Dennis Denton. ell PTO, the Lowell Educa- an will be appreciated. Funeral Lowell and Great-grand- cooperation with Chapter I, period with the speakers of tember 24. 1905 in Tustin, Ivan and Jane Blough of Sr., of Lowell are happy to Lowell Community Educa- the workshops. tion Association and several Get one Ml. He was married April 22, Services were Tuesday at ihc announce the birth of their mother Phenix is from Beld- Lowell; Great-grandmother, tion and Parent-Teacher Registration and coffee be- area businesses. 1926 to Almcda M. Sherman Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Elizabeth Barber of Lowell; son, Dennis Dale Denton, ing. Clubs, is sponsoring a day of gins at 8 a.m. with the first There will be a minimal $2 in Cadillac. He attended Home chapel. Interment Jr.. on October 4, 1990 at Matemal grandparents are informative workshops on session starting at 8:30 a.m. donation per family required. Saranac Cemetery. Butterworth Hospital. He Brian and Angela Johnson schools in Lcroy and Cadil- Peter and Lorraine Sheppard Saturday, Nov. 10 entitled The workshop was or- The workshop is open to lac. He worked for the St. of Brighton, Ml; and mater- weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was of Wyoming are pleased to Lowell Family Celebration. ganized by the Red Ribbon anyone interested. Those in- RUESINK - Robert H ^ nal great-grandparents. Art 20lA inches long. Proud of announce the birth of their John Table Co., the B.E The charge of the work- Committee and some dona- terested are encouraged to fill Ruesink, aged 52, of Lowell, their new brother are Tom son, Bryant James. He was Goodrich Co. and Cadillac ~ and Mary Homer of Florida. shops is to explore issues re- tion leftover from Red Rib- out the pre-registration form. Rubber and Plastics, which died unexpectedly Monday, and Ed Mohr, Grandparents bom on September 2, 1990 lated to children and healthy he retired from in 1972, He October 8, 1990. He is sur- Brian and Karen Hendrick are Athena Call of Lowell at 2:02 a.m. at Butterworth family life. was a member of the United vived by his wife, Mary; his of Lowell, are proud to an- and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hospital. He weighed 10 lbs. The workshops will be Methodist Church in Cadil- parents, Everet and Alice nounce the birth of their son, Levendosky of Grand 2 ozs. and was 21 inches geared toward adult and teen Ruesink: his children. David Douglas Brian Hendrick on Rapids. long. Proud grandparents arc lac. He is survived by his participation. Topics will in- wife; children, Ronald E. of and Linda Ruesink. Randy October 5,1990. He weighed James and Ruth Wood of Ken Kaminski and Criss clude kids against crime, at- Cadillac. Keith and wife Mar- and Kathie Ruesink, Kristeen 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and was 20y4 Lowell and Herb and Made- Merritt of Lowell are proud tention deficit hyperactivity LOWELL FAMILY FESTIVAL cia of Lowell, Jerry D. of Ruesink, all of Lowell, Missy inches long. Grandparents lyn Alfrink of Jenison. Great- v) to announce the arrival of disorder, sexual abuse, cop- Registration Form o Arizona; six grandchildren, and Chuck Tichelaar of Ada; are George and Sandy Kow- grandparents are Harry and their newborn baby girl, ing with divorce and single four grcat-grandchildrcn: a sister, Betty and Randall De- alczyk, and Wayne and Dorothy Briggs of Lowell (Please use one registration form for each person attending) Brittney Nicole on October 5, parent families, coping with three sisters. Services were Waard of Lowell; mother-in- W Sandy Hendrick. Great- and Phoebe Geiger of 1990. She weighed 6 lbs. 9 death, stress management, Registration for the Celebration will assure a place in the held Monday at United law, Olive Comp of Wyom- grandparents are Carl and 1 Saranac. ozs. and was IS /: inches developing a healthy sexual- workshop of your choice. A $2.00 donation per family is re- Methodist Church. Cadillac, ing; sisters-in-law, Karyl and Eleanor Kropf, Marion Kow- long. Grandparents are Lou ity in children, wellness and quested. Please complete and return the registration form by Dale Bergakker of alczyk, Pat Alberts and great- October 31, 1990 with Rev. Allen D. McCreedy nutrition and more. Middleville, Nyla and Elton (Babysitting will be provided in the Middle School Gym, by and parish assistant Judy Cof- Blough wins farm contest This is the first time this Vincent ofGrandville, Kathie High School Teens Involved Students.) fey officiating. Interment in sort of thing has been done Szabo of Wyoming; two Maple Hill Cemetery. Cadil- The Lowell Ledger's 28th at Lowell." said Lowell Fam- grandchildren, Cory and Vic- lac. Mystery Farm belongs to ily Celebration spokesman. NAME. toria Ruesink; several aunis, the family of Willis Hatch Sue Burt. 'The basic idea PICKENS - Donna M. Pic- uncles, nieces, nephews ami ADDRESS. of 5482 Alden Nash SE. The came from the Jenison kens. aged 92, a resident of cousins. Funeral Services winning entry in the 28th School System." were held Thursday, Oct. 11, •I • CITY ZIP Porter Hills Presbyterian Vil- week of the Mystery Farm Parents and teenagers in at- lage. passed away Friday. Oc- 1990 al the Roth-Gerst contest was turned in by tendance will be asked to PHONE tober 12, 1990. Surviving are Chapel, Lowell, Rev. Todd Marguerite Blough, 12706 choose three of the 16 work- Thompson of Alto-Bowne her nieces and nephews. Cascade Rd. shops that are being offered. CHECK ONE: ADULT STUDENTS Donna (Fay) Johnson of Center Methodist Church of- Blough will receive din- Each workshop will last one Grand Rapids, Barbara Zol- ficiating. Interment Mem ner for two from Sneakefs, hour. Following the three liker of Brynmaur, PA, Janet man Cemetery. Memorials a free gallon of Devoe Flat WORKSHOP CHOICES. Workshops will run concurrently. You may choose three workshops. Please place the number and (Clarence)Tumaof Mt. Pleas- may be made to the Alto Fire White Latex paint from name of your workshop choices on the lines below: ant, Gladys Thome of Low- Dept. and Rescue Unit. Lowell Paint and Wallpaper, DESIGN ell, and Helen Pickens of and a year's subscription to SERVICE #1 • The Lowell Ledger for cor- First Workshop: rectly identifying the farm. • FLOOR PLANS Second Workshop; & Lowell Area Schools Lunch Menu • FOUNDATION Week of October 22, 1990 Trees, continued . PLANS Third Workshop: • ELEVATIONS Do you need babysitting? Power spokesperson, Doug ing right underneath the Power would like to cut arc Please Call For Tamboer, Wolverine Power is lines, many times the tree has two walnuts, a cherry and a ! While ordinary More Information (yes) (no) (ages) mainly interested in seeing to be trimmed almost in half. box elder. CD rales can four trees along Hudson Many times the tree cannot "With the City's tree plan- Michael Please mail this registration form to: change with every Street cut down. take that stress. Economi- ting program, I'd prefer that Sue Burt x puff of wind, the •i • 'Trees growing in the way cally for us, it is better if we the trees be trimmed and not h 700 Elizabeth St. MONDAY: Plus One CD from of lines need to be trimmed can cut those trees instead of cut. It doesn't make sense if inc. Bushnell Elementary FMB keeps you flying. Fruit juice, pizza with meat & cheese, carrots and so that there is a minimum continually coming back to we have a tree planting prog- Lowell, Ml 49331 RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS celery sticks or salad, chilled fruits or gelatin, milk. clearance of 10 feet," Tam- trim them." ram for us to have trees being / tou not only earn 9255E. FULTON, ADA, Ml49301 TUESDAY: The four trees Wolverine the same great returns boer said. "If the tree is grow- cut down," Thompson said. (616) 676-9961 K/ as our other CDs, you "Mac" Chicken sandwiches or hamburger, garden The council decided after get the option to send salad with dressing, green beans or steamed peas, HEALTH INSURANCE a short discussion that each your interest rate even higher. assorted fruits or pudding, bars or cookies, milk. councilmember should take a FMB will even provide the kite WEDNESDAY: TV id ol hkjn cwtrRatts coMSrtKy inertasinq? Why serte for iess? separate look at the trees on their own and then a decision ^ to gel you started. Fish nuggets or chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes or Best plan in Michigan at should be made. With a Plus One CD, you keep rice with gravy, Califomia blend vegetables, raisin very AFFORDABLE & Stable Rates! PEBBLE BEACH rolls or bread, gelatin with whip or fruit, milk. earning high interest even if CD rates fill. THURSDAY: Benefits include dental, optical, otlice Your earnings can only climb. In the 3rd century B.C., the At any one point in the term, if CD rates Italian spaghetti w/cheese, or turkey & noodles, cab- calls and many others. courtiers of the royal court bage slaw or vegetables, french bread, choice of in China were required to APARTMENTS go up, you can match ihem. Up to one full Group rates for individtuUi and small businesses. canned or fresh fruits, milk. carry doves in their mouths percentage point You simply select the time, Call Todav • Phil Thomas in order to sweeten their FRIDAY: LOWELL'S ONLY LAKEFRONT APARTMENTS then come in and tell your FMB banker to boost 616-242-7565 / 1-800-678-0336 breath when addressing the your rate. And if you invest in a Plus One Red Arrow sub sandwiches or assorted sandwiches, emperor. potato chips and pickles, soup or salad or baked beans, 1112 Bowes Road, CD now, you get an especially high rate. fruit or cookie, milk But hurry, this offer is available for a limited time only There is also a 3rd choice everyday of a chef salad Lowell, Ml, for students in Middle and High Schools. \ The Plus One CD is available Lowell Radiator and / in one, two and three year terms, Weekly Pre-Paid Lunches Welcome ^ with a minimum investment of $2,500. Car Care Center With great rates plus the option 834 W. Main, Lowell (616) 897-8180 to change, the Plus One CD from FMB 897-6880 ^ can send your financial future soaring Come ;er flush system & in to purchase your Plus One CD and anti-freeze (up to 2 gal.) Contact Diane Estes, Mgr. pick up your free FMB kite today. CITY OF LOWELL Stock and Remove radiator & check flow Custom Test radiator for leaks EXHAUST Replace Radiator Quiet, Lakefront Check system Twi 0 PUBLIC NOTICE WORK ecfi FTTB Living At Its r0orn Aparj STATE SAVINGS BANK No[v 4vaiiZa.nments. Finest! 'able! firs/ in Financial Sen ice, REFUSE PICKUP c a Member FDIC —WE OFFER— i For the month of October, Lowell residents , ll Toda •'T'V** KJ* quantitm limilrd Sufotantiai pmaln fnr rarU withdriwal Sank romauns appK are allowed twelve (12) bags or containers (30 • REBUILT STARTERS AND ALTERNATORS TIRES gallon maximum plastic or metal) weighing • COMPLETE BRAKE SERVICE AfVoln"intment New & Mon less than 50 pounds, per week for garbage/ • RADIATORS AND CORES IN STOCK - thru Fri. trash pickup. • NEW AND REBUILT GAS TANKS FMB - STATE SAVINGS BANK • LOWELL 414 East Mam Street - 897-4153 • WESTOWN 1425 West Mam Street - 897 3264 • ROCKFORO 6835 BeWmg Road NE - 874-8330 Betty R. Morlock • TIRES ROTATED AND COMPUTER BALANCED Used Deputy City Clerk Jeff Carter, brother of ihc The Lou ell Ledger - Wednesday. October 17. 1090 - Page 4 The Rc\ erend rimoch> Boal of ihc Grarul Rapid iiroom. sened as Best Man The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, October 17, 1990 - Page 5 and Matthew Peters, served Th Tnnii\ Lnifed Mcihixiist Churvrh wis the officiating as gnnmisman. Benjamin Homespun Vows Spoken ckrg) man. Peters escorted his mother The bride uav escorted and grandmother to their I seats and Adam Peters lit the (kmn the aisle tnw her father Devotions She earned a axind bouquet candles and pulled ihe runner UC for the bride. Jeff Carter sea- By Pauline Spray Viewpoint of pink roses and uhite cama- Lo tii>n>. She chose for her spec- ted his mother for the cere- him their trick of traveling about in time. When our hero of our group and closed the letter with a paragraph about air ial day a gown of candehght mony and Matthew and Ben returns to Earth he is able to bee-bop around in time from his friend Vinnie. It seems Vinnie had not heeded our advice. "...for the Lord seeth not as sociates. However, the „ui. i\or\ taffeta \fciih a Peters dismissed the guests al his birth to his death. Throw in some vignettes from Pilgrim's After his training he was sent straight to Viet Nam where man seeth: for man looketh sueetheart neckline and fit- the end of the ceremony. side of nun can be deceiving favorite author, Kilgore Trout, and the whole thing gets very he was killed in a mortar attack just two weeks after arriving on (he outward appearance, ted bodice. The floor-length The bride's mother wore a It's the condition of ihc heart cozy corner confusing. I can understand why Angie is having problems in the country. Mills closed the letter with, "So it Goes". hut the Lord looketh on the that is most important gathered skirt ended in a two-piece silk, floral pat- with the book. What I want to know is, "How come it all The letter was haunting, to say the least. heart (I Samuel 16:7). by Roger Brown weep tram. The puffed terned dress with a corsage Only God can see hcncath made sense to me?" I let some of my buddies in Korea read Mills' letter, and sleeves were accented at the of one white orchid. Mother the exterior of an individual I was introduced to Kurt Vonnegut and "Slaughterhouse one college grad recognized the "So it goes" as being from We've often been amused shoulder with small bows. of the groom wore a dress of He knows what is on ihc Five" in a roundabout way that touched me deeply and "Slaghterhouse Five". When I quizzed him he told me that because my father-in-law in- Her \eil. si\led in a double aqua pleated silk and wore an side. He alone can make the perhaps partially explains my twenty year love affair with throughout the entire book any mention of death was fol- bubble, was made of ivory orchid corsage. sists he can tell how food heart as pure and clean jv He Vonnegut's works. I'll try to capsulize the story as briefly lowed by, "So it goes". It didn't matter if it was someone My daughter is a junior in high school and is reading the f nylon netting and attached lo A luncheon reception im- tastes merely b\ looking at it. desires it to be as possible. squashing a bug or the killing of thousands of people at Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. novel, "Slaughterhouse Five" for her a pearl headpiece. mediately followed the cere- I've never been able to figure We may be able to tool ow While in the Army in early 1970 I was stationed at White Dresden, any reference to death was followed by, "So it £ mony The tables uere graced that one out. Salt and sugar English class. She knows I'm a big fan of Vonnegut because Matron of Honor was Bon- friends and loved ones, hui Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. I became friends with goes". I didn't know it yet, but I had just become a fan of nie Peters and Maici Potter NMth pink and white carna- look alike to me. hul they cer- God - never. He know s w hai\ I have all his books. I rush to buy his new works, never a tellow G.I. named Jon Mills. Of all the people I've met Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. bothering lo wait for the paperback version. When I get my was her Bridesmaid. Lena tions floating in small, round, tainly don't taste the same. inside the kettle - "garbage or in my life, he's the only one I can recall being from Rhode Just try to get your hands on an anti-war book when based hands on a new Vonnegut novel I often cloister myself away Dhayni, five year old niece glass vases The official red- Evervon0 e knows ihere is a stew." Island. One day Mills got a letter from his old high school at 1 Corps headquarters in the middle of Korea at the height from the family until I'm through with it. It's a sad commen- of the bride, was the flower ding cake uas of alternating great difference between gar- Prayer: Help me to keep chum, Vinnie. Vinnie was depressed at losing his girlfriend of the Viet Nam war. I did come up with a copy of Vonnegut's girl white and chocolate lasers. It bage and stew. But a house- my heart with all diligence. tary on how busy my life has become when I realize I've and was sick of floundering around in college to avoid the "God Bless You Mr. Rosewater" and devoured that several The attendants chose pink was decorated with uhite. wife could fill a mirror-like, Lord Jesus, for I cannot tool had a copy of Vonnegut s latest novel, "Hocus Pocus" for draft. He had decided to drop out, volunteer for the draft times while awaiting my order of Vonnegut's other works two-piece dresses made of comelia lace and pink flow- spotless kettle ithrefuse, se t Thee Thou scest whai is on about a month and have only read the coverleaf. I'd better and get the thing over with. Mills had all of his friends, from Dell Books. Weeks later my small collection of Von- do something about my priorities. silk and rayon accented by ers. The lop of the cake held it on the stove, and no one the inside. Keep me clean and including me, write to Vinnie telling him how stupid he was negut novels, including "Slaughterhouse Five" arrived, and pink satin collars and match- pink and white mim-cama- would guess but what the con- pure. Amen With all this in mind, Angie hit me up last night with, to join the Army any sooner than absolutely necessary. the rest is as they say, "history". ing satin shoes. The) each tions. tainer held savory stew or "Dad, you gotta help me with this Slaughterhouse Five. I'm Shortly thereafter I was shipped to Korea. Yeh, the Viet Nam I'm sorry Angie is having trouble following earned three white, long- The couple are making some other delicacies - until Blessed be the name of Jesuv two chapters into it and it makes no sense at all". In case war was at full speed, but I went to Korea. You figure it out. "Slaughterhouse Five". But, I'm glad the book is still being stemmed roses The flower their home in Belmont. MI. the cover is removed. I'm so glad He took me in you've never read the book, you probably wouldn't under- Some months later I got a letter from my old buddy Mills. taught in school. Hopefully it will help educate the next girl wort i pink tea-length The bride is arecent graduat e Many have claimed that He's forgiven my iransurev stand why Angie is lost after two chapters. The novel is He was still at White Sands and short enough to know he generation to the horrors of war and make guys like Vinnie dress accented with while of Aquinas College and her cleanliness is next to godli- sions; slightly auto-biographical in that as a U.S. Army infantryman wasn't going to be shipped to the "Nam". He too had been more than just a name on a black marble wall in Washington, lace and she caned a basket husband is graduate of West- ness. The two certainly com- Vonnegut was captured and held prisoner by (he Nazis during lucky. He caught me up on what had happened to the rest D.C. "So it goes." IV He has cleansed m\ heart of sueetheart roses. em Michigan University. pliment each other. An im- from sin. ^ World War II. Part of the book is Vonnegut's account of being a P.O.W. held in an abandoned underground maculate person is pleasing M.J. Hams W to those with whom he as- slaughterhouse in Dresden. The slaughterhouse was num- The new fireproof Municipal Light and Power Plant bered five, hence the title. We're making sense so far, right? by building has replaced the old wooden one in spite of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Carter Happy Birthday Not for long I'm afraid. Priscilla wet and windy weather and working close to live wires. During the war Dresden was the target of a massive Allied The proposed half-mill Road tax will widen the Ada- Turkey Day travel: Lussmyer Grace Louise Peters and placed at the entrance of ihe bombing raid that ignited a fire storm which destroyed the Lowell road to sixteen feet and build a bridge at Ada Brian Douglas Carter were ballrwm Two candelabra, OCT. 18: Joann Kathan. city and killed tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians. to replace the wooden one, among other county im- united in marriage on Jul\ 7. OCT. 21: Al Seeley. Erin A buffet of options each holding twelve candles, Jeremy Gore, Man Ellen Vonnegut and his fellow P.O.W. 's lived through the bombing provements. 1^90 The II o'clock double Kenyon Hill. Jern Ander- were placed in the from Rivers. Mark lieen. Brian sheltered in the slaughterhouse. His account of the death The Senior girls' club. The Smilers" hears about "The nng ceremom took place in where the ceremom took son. Theresa Rasch. Thomas Fuel prices - 36 percent year when the price a\erased Willmarth. Barb Enckson. and destruction gave the book a reputation as an anti-war Opportunities and Responsibilities of Girls'" at their first the ballroom of the Caldwell. Betty Miller. higher than this time last year- $1.01 per gallon. place. In the center front of Sophma Knottnerus. Brian novel. Like it or not, Vonnegut gained a cult following on meeting. Blythefield Country Club of OCT. 22: Ed Reagan, Lisa -are not crimping the plans of Rising fuel prices have the iwm a brass table held a Kunard college campuses during the sixties. Burt Perry was taken to Ann Arbor this week to have Grand Rapidv Ml large basket of purple, pink Castro. Donna J. Potter, riianksgiving holiday travel- caused those planning airliiK 19: Ru(h B|ak Grasha Hevn However, the book goes well beyond the fire bombing of his appendix removed. The bride is the daughter and white flowers. Brian Hay ward. ers. AAA Michigan reports, and train travel to make plans Dresden. After the war, the book s main character, Billy 50 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - OCT. 17,1940 OCT. 23: Jeff Hill. Sue W es- of Frederick and Janet Peters The piano music for the qCT. 20; Dennis Kellv. Michigan motorists will earlierfortheupcomingholi- Pilgrim, is captured by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore. Local attorney R.M. Shivel will be the appeal agent ol Lowell and the groom is ter. Bill Stouffer. lind plentN of gasoline to day. ceremony w^s provided b\ rc.dChtti.x D . ... ,, He is taken to their home planet, placed in a zoo habitat for Draft Board No. 7. vfionn« m i u u * - > Pawloski, Katie OCT. 24: Genevieve Weeks. rhe son of Jack and Carol Car- Mianna Margolin, which in- c . i i make that traditional trip to "Many airline travelers, furnished with stolen Montgomery Ward merchandise and A Jersey heifer and 140 turkeys are stolen from farms Doug Daughcrty. Brian Ra\. ter of Grand Rapids. clwkJ j sol.. Trah- ntaeJ . ^ (jrandmas house, hui at fearful of the effect of rising: mated with an earthling blue movie star named Montanna near Alto. White baskets of purple, during * Donald Lee Miller. Waliy higher prices. Regular self- fuel prices, got their licked Ledger Entries Bobby Hildenbrand. Keith Flesher. Wildhack. While on Tralfamadore. Pilgrim's captors teach Preliminary setup for the new Main St. bridges is pink and white flowers vsere serve unleaded is up about 3b for the Thanksgixnu: Caldwell. John DeHaan of 100,75,50 and 25 Years Ago going on. cents a gallon more than last weekend prior to Oci. I. A Grand Rapids hunter is arrested in the King Milling when a 4.2 percent fare hike j wildlife sanctuary after shooting a protected osprey. look effect." said Diane ^ill- % Americans in the Far East are called home, due to ard. vice-president of AAA 100 YEARS AGO INTHE JOURNAL - OCT. 15,1890 Japan joining the Axis powers. Travel Agency. "As a result, hud's The new Cosmopolitan Magazine has grown to a 25 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER -OCT 14, 1965 CHURCH DIRECTORY many airline seats were Mile J circulation of 80 thousand in just IVb years. Vandals set a fire that destroys an old house on Ver- for the holiday by earls au Protective Tariff folks and Free Traders are slugging gennes, owned by Charles Fedorowicz. tumn. By the end of Sep houghts it out again in Congress. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE The cobblestone house on Fallasburg Park Drive be- ADA CHRISTIAN BETHANY BIBLE CHURCH tember. one major carrier had Common Council votes to pay a bill of $850 for Hyd- longing to C.O. and Laura Condon will have a Centen- 3900 East Fufton OF LOWELL REFORMED CHURCH 40 percent of its seats sold rant rental (fire fund). nial Farm marker out front. The farm has been in Con- , REV RAYMOND E BEFUS 201 North Washington Street 7152 St S E 676- 698 Morning Worship 9 50 A M REV JIM GELDHOF for Thanksgiving and 25 per- The Top 10 things on "Scoop's" mind from the Ledger's Charles Silverthorne of Lake Odessa attempts to don hands since 1859. 'Broadcast 10 AM WMAX 1470) Church School 10 00AM cross the railroad tracks, is thrown a distance by the Teachers and bus drivers ask for school board recog- Mornng M)fsn»p 930 AM cent for Christmas " home office in Edwardsburg: Sunday Scfooi 10 45 AM Sunday Schoo' 1115 AM Morning Worship 11 00 A M But tickets are still availa- I .The worst thing about being a Western Michigan Alum engine, and survives. nition of their bargaining units. Enrollment of students Evening Wors^c 6 00 PM Evening Serv ce 6 00 PM Evening Service 6 00 P M ble to the airline traveler who 0 is the Broncos never beat the Chippewas from Central Michi- Wheeler Pond of Grattan has a 5-pound potato. is 2,199. Wednesday Service . 7 30 P M I Wednesday Mid-Week Service 75 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - OCT. 14,1915 The newest investigation in Congress is auto tire Jr Teens Adults . 7 00PM purchases now by consultnv: gan on the fall tundra of Kalamazoo or Mount Pleasant. Nursery-Come & Worship With Us a reliable travel agent. Will- 2. Why is it every time those federal boys in Washington Three people are killed at Moseley when their car is safety; it seems that the labels on tires have nothing ard said. Discount seals al- decide they want to do something about the deficit, the first struck by a Pere Marquette train. to do with tire quality, size or safety. CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED ways sell first-so travelers two areas they want to cut are medicare and guaranteed CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF LOWELL FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH are advised to book as soon student loans? 3. Why did't those same good old boys think about the deficit CHURCH OF LOWELL REV CARL J. REITSMA - 897-9836 OF LOWELL 1151 West Mam Street Meeting at me Lowe M.cwe ScnooJ 2275 West Mam Street Cont'd., pg. 7 when they voted themselves a raise not a short while back? (''2675 Foreman i Lowell Ml Sunday School 945AM Or the last time they okayed the construction of a Stealth Sonda^ Mommg Worship Morning Worship 10 00 a m Letters to the Editor ay Worship Services 11 00 A M & 6 00 P M Bomber? Anc ChiiOren s AcWttes 10 00 A M Sunday School 11 20 a m HV11 Awana • Wednesday 6 30 PM Evening Worship 6 00 p m 4.1 was listening to the Today program not long ago and M'Crtee* B'O e Stud'es ana Yoom Groups Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 00 P M LISTENING AND HELPING LEGAL SERVICES heard a leader of one of our military services giving our Nursery available at Doth services JOE GERKIN PASTOR 897-0017 897-0077 men(boys) over in Saudi Arabia a pep talk of sorts about Dear Editor, zen I deeply resent the extra munition. Think about it. Are A transplanted Lowellite. Barrier Free Dan Nave Youth Director 897-6737 how they can overcome the heat and the arid conditions work it entails for me. I'll tell these children learning to be Respectfully. I remain RICHARD J. HEATH Mrs. T. (Alice) Pesta ALTON BIBLE CHURCH because they are mentally and physically tough. After a Once more as time nears you that they say it's danger- good citizens? FIRST CONGREGATIONAL Attorney at Law short talk the news clip showed him hopping in a helicopter lo Halloween. I worry about Lincotn Lake Ave at 3 Mile Roac FIRST UNITED METHODIST ous to live in Detroit. Well, Sunday Scnoo< . . 10 00 A M CHURCH OF LOWELL (air conditioned) so he could catch a plane back to the states. the damage the children will FRIENDSHIP COUNTRY we lived there forty years and Morning Worship 11 00 A M (United Church of Christ) CHURCH OF LOWELL The Lowell Ledger WELCOMES 5.I've attended my first two Showboat Board meetings as do to our property. I and my never, and Irepeat neve r have Evening Praise 7 00 P M 404 North Hudson 621 E Mam Street 897-5936 CHAPEL an official member of the board, so I feel it's not too early husband have always partici- 897-5906 REGULAR HOURS the children paid us by Wednesday A WAN A 7 00 p M. 10200 Grand River Ave to ask members of the Lowell community Who Are going pated by giving out goodies. (Sept • Apni) Worship and Church School . . 10 00 A M. Morning Worship . 9 00 A M and 10 45 A M Sunday Services 10 30 AM damaging our property. Prayer and Bib'e Study 7 30 P M Rev Terry Tessan pasU)r Church School . . . . 9 30 to 10 30 A M Wednesday Bible Study ... 7 00 P M HIS ASSOCIATION WITH to do something to make the event better in 1991 to let me However, recently we have I thought living in a small Eleanor Martin Director ol Education REV WILLIAM AMUNDSEN MINISTER know where they believe they can be of most help. REV KENNETH R MCGEE Pastor BOB ROUSH PA?TOO given out nickels when it was town would be advantageous Maniyn Ossentjuk ... Director of MUSK: Nursery available at both serv.ces (USPS 453-830) 897-5648 or 897-4273 897-7489 6.Do I dare say it, but I think chatter about driving through learned that some people but apparently I was wrong. Ba.'ner-Free Nursery Provided Barrier - Free Entrance ROBERT K. KENNETT Published weekly for $10 a year in Kent Coumy. YOU ARE WELCOME' the downtown area has ceased. tried to hurt the children by Attorney at Law All I can do is hope and pray $14 a year outside the county by the Lowell Ledger 7.How long will it be before drivers quit turning north onto putting foreign objects in the no more eggs will be thrown Publishing Company, 105 N. Broadway St.. Broadway? I'm guessing Oct. 17, 2010. If you'd like to get goodies. How are we re- at our house. We arc getting Lowell. Ml 49331. COMBINING OVER 35 YEARS into the pool, send me your guess. warded by treating the chil- MISSIONARY CHURCH too old to go out and try to Roger K. Brown GOOD SHEPHERD ST. MARY'S OF EXPERIENCE S.Will I make it to my week's vacation in November without dren as we treated our own? t 10501 Settiewood Ph 897-7185 scrub it off. Publisher LUTHERAN CHURCH CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FAMILY U\W PRACTICE losing the little bit of sanity I have managed to maintain? Sunday School 9 45 A M Well, ihe past three years Are the people in Lowell (616) 897-9261 Worship Service 1100AM 402 N Amity 9.Was I the only person in the State of Michigan rooting some of the children have re- MSGNR JAMES MORAN so wealthy that they can fur- Second Class Postage Paid at Lowell. Ml. 10305 Bluewater Highway Evening Service 6 00 P M for Michigan and Michigan State to tie last Saturday? sponded by throwing eggs at MASSES 215 W. MAIN. P 0. BOX 212 nish their children with eggs Published every Wednesday Morning Worship 10 00 A M Prayer and Bible Study-7 30 P M Wednesdays 10.Kudos to Lowell's golf team for qualifying for the state our siding on the house. GLENN H MARKS LOWELL MICHIGAN 49331 to use on old people's prop- POSTMASTER: Send address change lo Sunday School & Adu't Bid e Oass 9 00 A M Saturday Mass competition in East Lansing on Friday. This was done de- Foreman RoaG 5 30 PM Do you have any idea how erty? When we were children JOSEPH PREMER PASTOR i Sunday Masses (616) 897-9480 spite having Coach Jack Ogle as a handicap. Have a sense The Lowell Ledger, P.O. Box 128. Lowell. 897 8307 897-9110 900& tl 00 AM difficult it is to remove the we would rather eat the eggs Ml 49331 of humor coach, it's "just a stupid joke." Good Luck at dried eggs? As a Senior Citi- instead of using them as am- Fax (616) 897-5818 State Red Arrows! The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. October 17, 1990 - Page 6 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, October 17, 1990 - Page 7 n Main Street trees likely to stay until spring Turkey Day travel, continued from page 4 i as possible. A good travel Since fuel represents only 3 than last year. Officials ad- areas. Avoid traveling during through midnight Sunday, 24 in 1988. Half of the fatal 1 agent can find the best rales It looks as though the trees were valued at an average of cost sharing in the projec, percent of Amtrak s total vise passengers lo purchase peak traffic hours. Nov. 25. During last year's crashes involved alcohol offered by all carriers at no Hi thai line Main St. in Lowell's $366.66 each. Ten maples from merchants, |ht. budget, fares to dale have not tickets 30 days in advance lo • TVavel al moderate speeds Thanksgiving weekend, 14 Thirteen of the victims had cost to the customer. increased. Travelers are ad- Li central business district will were appraised at $475.50 Chamber of Commerce or gel the best rales. on the open road. Higher people were killed on Michi- seat belts available but 10 Most airlines anticipate an each and nine linden trees other community groups vised lo buy tickets al least a For the thousands of speedsrequire mor e gasoline. gan highways, compared lo chose nol lo use them. stay put for awhile. A five that the volume of travel this year lease of the trees and were valued at $412.50 each. The planters remain as a month ahead of the planned Michiganians who will drive • Make sure your au- Thanksgiving season will be travel date to avoid sold-out their containers from Sure When added together and possibility for a Main St. tree lo their turkey dinner, AAA tomobile is tuned up before comparable or slightly above seals. Transplanting recently ended. 25% entered, the city can pur- program. Underground Michigan advises those con- making a long trip. An out- last year. The busiest trains are ex- The issue of what to do with chase all 35 trees for utilities, abandoned coal cerned about conserving fuel of-lune car can use 3 lo 8 per- Train travel promises to be pected to be headed to cent more fuel. the trees was discussed at $4,416.75 plus $85.00 per chutes and other obstructions lo heed the following sugges- a popular option this holiday Washington, D C., New York Motorists should buckle up Monday Lowell City Council iree for transplanting at the pose numerous problems m tions: season. Amtrak rail service City, Philadelphia and and avoid alcohol this meeting Oak wood Cemetery or Creek- planting trees permanently' 'expects a half-million riders Chicago. • Plan driving routes so that Thanksgiving holiday which 4 In all, there are 39 tree side Park. along Main St. in the down The art of quitting^ still popular today, hat been practiced across the U.S. to travel by Greyhound Bus Lines also you can travel at constant officially begins at 3 p.m. planters, all bearing healthy Ron and Laura McCollum, town area. Most residents for thoutandt of years. Soldiers of the Middle Ages wore train this Thanksgiving. anticipates more travelers Wednesday, Nov. 21 and runs trees, with one exception. owners of Sure Transplanting, agree that the trees enhancc speed and bypass congested quilted coats and hoods under their armor. I Under the terms of the con- have indicated that they will the appearance of the down- tract the city has an option to leave the trees where they are town, but many are not happy buy the trees at 25^ of mar- presently located until April with the planters as ihc\ ket value. The market value 30. 1991 at no additional cost create sight problems when Lowell City Council proceedings was determined by averaging lo the city. The McCollums trying to turn onto Mam Si quotes from three landscap- would like to see a con- and often are in the way when ing companies: Advance Tree tinuance of a Main St. tree opening a curbside car door OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS scraper and hydraulic system. The following bids were Transport. Thomapple River program, and hope to use the The Main St. tree program YEA: 5, of the received; and Cornerstone Landscape. lime to develop a plan. The is likely to generate much NAY: 0. CITY COUNCIL The eight locust trees were city has indicated that they more discussion between ABSENT: 0. i appraised at $475.(X) each. probably would not be in- now and April 30 of next year of the Truck & Trailer Specialty (Dutton) $10,276 MOTION CARRIED. VK-f * The twelve mountain ash terested unless there is some CITY OF LOWELL, MICHIGAN B&B Truck Equipment, Inc. (Byron Center) 10,300 Allied Truck Equipment Co. (Grand Rapids) 11,097 Item No. 6. CITIZENS COMMENTS. Vi Murray, owner Reglin participates in "Performance Tour" For the Regular Meeting of Monday, October 1,1990. Shults Equipment Inc. (Ithaca) 11,238 of the Cranberry Urn Antique Shop at 208 E. Main, HoekstraTruck Equipment, Inc. (Grand Rapids) 12,471 asked if the left turn lane to Lafayette be eliminated so PRESENT: Councilmembers Doyle, Fonger, that it would be possible for her to have parking in front n Thompson, Hodges and Mayor Maatman. IT WAS MOVED by Hodges and seconded by Fonger of her business. City Manager Pasquale responded kABSENT: None. to award bid to the low bid of $10,276 from Truck and that the only way parking could be allowed in front of Trailer Specialty of Dutton. her business is by eliminating the left tum lane to North IT WAS MOVED by Doyle and seconded by Hodges YEA: 5. Monroe. This would be impossible because Monroe is that the minutes of the September 17, 1990 meeting NAY: 0. highly used by the schools, Attwood and the Police be approved as written. ABSENT: 0. Department. It was suggested by the Council that she YEA: 5. MOTION CARRIED. utilize her back door or use some sort of wheeled cart. NAY: 0. No further action was taken. ABSENT: 0. Item No. 3. SELLING OF THREE WALNUT TREES Jeff Plummer, 224 Riverside Drive stated that he is MOTION CARRIED. AT THE CORNER OF ELM AND RIVERSIDE. Trees opposed to the cutting down of the walnut trees at the have been scheduled to be trimmed in the Riverside comer of Elm and Riverside Drive. He would like them ^TWAS MOVED by Thompson and seconded by Fonger area to allow better clearance for electric lines. It was to be trimmed, not removed. that the bills and accounts payable be allowed and the noted that three walnut trees near the intersection of Phyllis Lessens, 517 Elm asked what the procedures warrants issued. Elm and Riverside, which are withiruthe City right-of- Lowell's City voted to wait to spring to transplant down town trees. there are for reporting excessive trash in yards. Chief YEA: Councilmembers Doyle, Fonger, Thompson, way, need major trimming work to the point where cut- of Police Emmons responded that it should be reported Hodges and Mayor Maatman. ting them down would make sense. to the Police Department. NAY: 0. A price of $700 was received from Robert Sayers for ABSENT: 0. purchase of these trees which includes topping out and Item No. 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Councilmember MOTION CARRIED. cleaning up. Thompson mentioned how nice the new awning sign Phil Reglin of Vennen Chrysler Dodge, recently participated in a Dodge Perfor- Councilmember Thompson said that property owners mance Tour held at the Chelsea Proving Grounds. looked at Lowell Tire Center - Metro 25 at 746 W. Main BILLS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TOTALS (10-1 -90) should be notified of the possibility of removing the Street. He also questioned what is being done about Phil Reglin of Vennen techniques from nationally Hall demonstrated ihe new 03eneral Fund $64,996.37 trees before a decision should be made. An offer could Chry sler Dodge participated ranked racing instructors Dodge Dakota V8 truck in a "I the downtown trees. City Manager Pasquale mentioned Major Street Fund 30,747.72 be given to the owners providing a new tree on their GQQPQN with 100 other Michigan from ihe Skip Barber Racing special Off-Road/Sled Pull that appraisals of the trees are being gathered for Coun- Dodge Dealers and sales- School. The Dodge Perfor- event. Other programs in- Local Street Fund 9,288.49 properties for that cut down. cil consideration on October 15. people in a special Dodge Per- mance Tour allows particip- eluded Competitive Driving Sewer Fund 22,574.11 formance Tour held at ants to compare Dodge vehi- and Performance Selling. Water Fund 37,303.38 IT WAS MOVED by Hodges and seconded by Item No. 8. MANAGER'S REPORT. City Manager Pas- i 'i Chelsea Proving Grounds in cles against their closest com- The Dodge Performana: Equipment Fund 1,503.72 Thompson to table this matter to the October 15,1990 quale reported on the following: Chelsea, Ml on Wednesday, pelitors. Tour will visit cross-country Look Fund 1,100.00 meeting so that properly owners can be notified. 1. Mark Mundt, Superintendent of the Wastewater Sept. 26. Reglin also learned about on a five city tour allowing Storm Sewer Fund 101,962.98 YEA: 5. Treatment Plant informed the Council that Crystal Using a racetrack setting, the Dodge Trucks from inter- Dealer participation at five Improvement Fund 13,006.21 NAY: 0. Flash, 1002 W. Main will be doing ground dewatering Reglin learned the excitement nationally known off-road nationally renown tracks, ABSENT: 0. in order to install new tanks. An Industrial Discharge of performance driving racing champion Rod Hall. SUABLE COUPON ftem No. 1. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE MICHI- MOTION CARRIED. Permit agreement was reviewed. Councilmember GAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO Thompson opposed the agreement because he be- DEVELOP STONEY LAKESIDE PARK. City Manager lieved that not enough protection was provided for the Stop In & Enter Our Drawing Pasquale said that the City was awarded a $47,000 Item No. 4. VALLEY VISTA EXTENSION PROJECT City. By consensus, the Council agreed to the permit. OIL CHANGE grant from the State Recreation Bond Program to""-CHANGE ORDER. In order to tie in the new 12" water 2. On September 15, the Police Department conducted For A Free Tape!! develop Stoney Lakeside Park. As part of a total de- main 'or the Valley Vista Drive Extension to existing 6" a bicycle auction. Forty-three bikes.were sold bringing velopment cost of $117,000, funds will be utilized to and 8" mains, a change order has been proposed. This This Month's Specials! Drawing on Oct. 31st $523. This was turned over to the Police Reserves who I O Light Trucks New create a beach area, construct a bath house, parking will eliminate the need to dig up the new street at a will purchase uniforms with these funds. lot and entrance way. Monies will also be provided for later date. Originally, the new main was designed to 3. Valley Vista - Bowes project update. With Bowes, Grease (lube), oil filter, including parts & oil Releases landscaping and picnic area. Actual work will be sched- dead end. all underground work has been completed except sewer Arriving #iled for the Spring. A grant agreement was given by and water connections needed for the restrooms at EXCLUDES FOREIGN & DIESEL CARS 15% Off Clearance! the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for con- IT WAS MOVED by Thompson and seconded by Stoney Lakeside Park. The installation of curbs is the Weekly F n r Cash or Check Only AC/DC's New On All Summer sideration to the City Council. o ge to approve the Change Order No. 1 on the next major item. City Attorney Richard Wendt reviewed the document Valley Vista Extension Project for the water main im- Approximately 95% of the underground work with Valley Release T-Shirts To Make Don't see it ?' and recommended that the Council approve the grant provements at a cost of $5,429 from Shaler and Son. Vista has been finished. As with Bowes, curbing is next. •mopor "The Razor's Edge", Room For Winter CHRVSlEf? CQflPOnAnON Let us order agreement by passing the resolution, designating the YEA: 5. 4. The minutes of Light and Power and Cable TV Board GENUINE PAf7TS Stock!! Mayor or City Manager to sign authorized papers. NAY: 0. were enclosed in the agenda packet. Your favorites! 7 ABSENT: 0. 5. At the September 24 meeting of the Planning Com- 48 hour service IT WAS MOVED by Doyle and seconded by Hodges to MOTION CARRIED. mission, an outline for the Master Plan is being estab- approve the grant agreement with the Michigan Depart- lished. Don't Co Spendin\..Sec Vcnncn m S|<: m \s 11 u mi i»ii\ «ient of Natural Resources to develop Stoney Lakeside K® No- 5. AUTHORIZATION OF CITY STAFF TO 6. The Airport Board (September 25) met with Carol ^ark by passing the resolution, designating the Mayor ACCESS THE BANK SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX. City Ives of Saranac as she and her husband Rich wish to or City Manager to sign authorized papers. Manager Pasquale said that as required by FMB State move two individual T hangars to the Airport. Discussion I YEA. 5 Savings Bank, a resolution is needed from the Council will continue next month. Dodge NAY. q allowing access of the safety deposit box to specified 930 Wosl Main Street, Lowell. Michigan 49331 Phone (616) 897.9261 RIVERTOWN MALL Good For Any ABSENT 0 individuals. It was proposed that such access be given Item No. 9. APPOINTMENTS. None lOlCtMOUNt •mop'or 109 W. MAIN STREET » wta I • m •« » «• o Vhjmoulfi t0 lw*v . 4 '- If M Album, Cassette, LOWELL. MICHIGAN 49331 MOTION CARRIED Charlene McNab, Betty Morlock and David Pasquale. R f 4 »»•!* HOUM /A T-Shirt, Compact 897-6040 IT WAS MOVED by Doyle to adjourn at 8:23 p.m. I •« Ifm f/1 >unitaoi Oodge Trucks #«•*, M Mt IMC lCAS" Something for everyone, includ- FIRST MONDAY EACH SECOND MONDAY OF EACH LOWELL LIBRARY - HOURS! SAT, OCT. 20: Clarksville SAT, OCT. 27: The annual Holi- ing a quilt raffle. For more infor- MONTH: The South Kent 4-H MONTH: The Lowell Area Optn Mon. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 Schools Annual Fall Festival will day Bazaar in Clarksville is mation, call Marge at 897-8434. group regular meetings at 7 p.m. Schools Board of Education p.m.; Wed.. 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Supper, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY FARM? in the Alto Elementary School meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Board and Fri. & Sat., 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. raffle, games, bake sale and p.m. Set up time is 9 a.m. Fee NOV. 7-10: Breton Village Mall's cafeteria of Education office located in the prizes. Sure to be a fun-filled for the tables is $10 per table 17th Annual Arts & Crafts Show Middle School. 12685 Foreman 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY evening for all. Come and join the fun. Contact This aerial photograph was taken especially for the will be held from Wed . Nov. 7 EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY: Road. NIGHTS: Men's Life Bible study Carol Stout jesdyk, 9336 Lowell Ledger and is part of a series of Kent County thru Sunday. Nov. 10. Lowell Lions Club meets at 6.30 group will meet at Calvary Chris- TUES., OCT. 23: Annual Har- Clarksville Rd., Clarksville, Ml farms. p.m. at Look Memorial Fire Sta- EVERY MONDAY EVENING: tian Reformed Church in the vest Dinner at First United 48815 for more information or STOP SMOKING - Here is a No one knows whose farm the aerial photographer tion, South Hudson. Lowell. "Euchre" will be played at the Narthex. All men in the commu- Methodist Church of Lowell, 621 call 868-6483 plan that is 100% effective in 7 V.F.W. Post 8303 at 7:30 p.m. nity are welcome. Call 897-6215 E. Main St. from 5 to 7 p.m. Tick- snapped, so it s up to you. our readers, to identify the days and it's free of charge If ® 2ND WEDNESDAY: Mens Admission is $1, prizes. Public oc 897-7555 for more informa- ets for the turkey dinner may be THURS., NOV. 1: Vergennes mystery farm each week. you have a desire to ouit smok- breakfast at Lowell Senior welcome tion. purchased from Annabelle Wit- Cooperative Club meets in If you can identify this mystery farm...merely fill Center. 314 S. Hudson St. Call tenbach at FMB State Savings Schneider Manor at 1 p.m. ing call 897-6962 from 6:30 to 930 a.m. and 9.30 to 10:30 p.m out the entry blank below with your answer, name and 897-5949 for reservations. EVERY MON. & TUES. MORN- 2ND THURSDAY OF MONTH: Bank. 897-4153 or at the Church Guest speaker; Suzanne Geha This plan can be shared in the address and mail or drop off at the Lowell Ledger, ING - Coffee Break Bible Study All Lowell Area Senior Citizens entrance under the North Por- • WOOD TV on "Best of Both tico the evening of the dinner Worlds'*. Callers: get members privacy of your own home P.O. Box 128. Lowell, Ml 49331. LOWELL AREA ARTS COUN- Monday 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; Tues- are invited to attend the Lowell Prices: $6 adults; $3 children 6 CIL: 149 S. Hudson St. Hours; day 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Community Ed Lunch and Leam and guests reservations. Vis- M The name of the person correctly identifying this Notices in the Ledger 's Com- Monday thru Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.; at 12:15 p.m. given at the Lowell thru 12, children 5 and under itors welcome. Hostesses: Judy Lakeside Community Church, ing Events" are free of charge farm will be put in a drawing to be held on Monday, 6201 Whitneyville Rd. free. Anderson, Marsha Wilcox. Irma Saturdays and Sundays. 1.30 to High School. Cost of lunch is to any non-profit organiza- October 22, at noon for a FREE DINNER FOR 4.30 p.m. Closed holidays. $1.85. Richmond and sponsor is Jo tion in the Lowell, Ada, Alto, Phone 897-8545. 3RD SAT. OF EACH MONTH - WED., OCT. 24: Flu shots avail- Willard. TWO (excluding drinks) at Sneakers in downtown and Saranac area. We prefer EVERY WEDNESDAY -1 p m. able from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to Lowell, a free gallon of Devoe flat white latex paint V.F.W. Post No. 8303 in Lowell, such notices to be kept brief WOMEN OF THE MOOSE 307 W. Main. Steak dinner, serv- Senior bowling lor those over 55 4 p.m. at the Lowell Township SAT, NOV. 3: LCTK Community from Lowell Paint & Wallpaper and a free subscription Hall, 2910 Alden Nash. Spon- Ed. Arts and Crafts Bazaar. 10 and to be submitted by mail, P Chapter night meeting is held the ing 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Public in- at Rollaway Ltd., Lanes. $1 per but will accept notices by to the Ledger. first Monday of each month, at 8 vited. game. sored by Kent County Health a.m.to 3 p.m. in the beautiful Department for healthy Kent new Caledonia High School. phone at 897-9261. The owner of each weeks Mystery Farm will receive p.m. County Seniors age 65 and ABSOLUTELY FREE, a 4x5 color photo of the farm EVERY THIRD SATURDAY - WOMEN OF THE MOOSE Bus- Men's Breakfast 8 a.m. at Lowell EVERY WEDNESDAY: Awana over. Voluntary donation of $3 Whales' skeletons reveal that the ancestors of these ani- merely by claiming it at the Lowell Ledger office by iness Meeting is held the third Assembly of God. 3050 Alden from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Alton Bible to offset costs. mals once lived on land. Ihe following Wednesday noon. Monday of each month, at 8 p.m. Nash, (just south of town). Spec- Church. (Corner of Lincoln Lake ial speaker and good food. For and 3 Mile) Children ages 3 and WED., OCT. 24: Parents of Low- EVERY TUESDAY MORNING more info call 897-7047. up are welcome to join in on the ell High School Seniors are in- scriptures learning, fun, fellow- vited to the first general meeting Ladies join us for Coffee Break/ e ship and games. For more infor- Story Hour at Calvary Christian THIRD TUESDAY EVENING - of the Senior Party Committee Mystery Farm No. 29 mation or to set-up transporta- Reformed Church, 1151 W. Ladies Joy Fellowship. Various to be held in Room A-1 at 7 p.m.. I at Lowell High School. Main. Lowell 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. topics and special speakers. For tion call 897-4273, 897-9731 or ^ Nursery provided. more info call Lowell Assembly 897-5648. Answer: SAT, OCT. 27: Open Installa- of God at 897-7047. The Arctic tern spends three months of each year in the THURS., OCT. 18: Past Mat- tion of Officers of Cyclamen EVERY SECOND TUESDAY Arctic regions, three months in the Antarctic and almost I M\ Name _ rons of Cyclamen Chapter No. Chapter No. 94 O.E.S. will be The Lowell Area Fishing Club EVERY SUNDAY EVENING - 94 O.E.S. will meet at the home held in the Lowell Masonic Tem- six months in the air. | M\ Address. now meets at the Flat River Royal Rangers for the boys. Mis- I In the 28th week of the Lowell Ledger Mystery Farm, there were 9 correct responses. In week 29, let's see if we ple at 8 p.m. Family and friends Snowmobile Clubhouse on Pot- sionettes for the girls for kids kin- of Virginia Reynhout at 1:30 I can increase the number of correct responses. It should also be noted, that when identifying a farm, the first p.m. are invited. I ters Road, just East of Montcalm dergarten and up. Christ Ambas- Mv Phone and last name should be used. Also only entry forms printed in the Ledger will be accepted. Thanks for your Ave, at 7:00 p.m. All prospective sadors for the youth (7 thru 12 THURS., OCT. 18: KeenAgers SAT, OCT. 27: Roast Beef Din- members or interested individu- grades). Christian Clubs to help cooperation. will meet at Vergennes ner. All you can eat including als are cordially welcome. our children grow through the Legal Notices means of achievement prog- Methodist Church at 10 a.m. homemade pies. 5 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a potluck dinner. at the Bowne Center United FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH rams, special activities, crafts Bring dish to pass and own table Methodist Church. 84th and MONTH: The Bowne Township and basic moral learning. For NOTICE OF local time, said mortgage will L PAINT & Buy One Breakfast Sandwich service. Will play cards, games Alden Nash (M-50). Alto. Adults Historical Society will hold regu- more info call Lowell Assembly MORTGAGE SALE be foreclosed at a sale at pub- and plan Thanksgiving dinner. $6; children 6-12, $2.50 and • lar meetings at the Old Township of God at 897-7047. O WALLPAPER & Get One FREE under 6 free. lic auction to the highest bid- Hall, at Bowne Center, on the WHEREAS, default has been der at the Main Lobby of the at Lowell first Thursday of each month at made in the terms and condi- Hall of Justice in the City of W 7:30 p.m. No December meet- tions of a certain mortgage Grand Rapids (that being the Floorcovering ing. E owboat , made by Denice Haywood, place of holding Circuit Court 21^ E Main St Lowell • 897-0012 EVERY SECOND THURSDAY: of the City of Grand Rapids, in said County), of the prem- Lowell VFW Auxiliary No. 8303 County of Kent, State of Michi- ises described in said iUrOMOIIVE SUPPLY, IHC Sptcialist in OVER 300 WALLCOVERING meets at 3:30 p.m. at the VFW gan, Mortgagor, to Central mortgage, or so much thereof Cylinder Mead Recondinoning HOURS Mon thru Fri.. 0 a m to 7 p m Post, 307 W Main Street. Lowell. Mortgage Corporation, a as may be necessary to pay BOOKS TO CHOOSE FROM Jutf prncttf ihte coupon when buying • BrrakUst Sandwich, and youtl get another Brtak Engine Block Recondiiionmg Saturoay Bam io5 30pm Michigan corporation. the amount due. as aforesaid, fast Sandwich frw! Unit one coupon per cuttomer. per vWL Pleate pretenl coupon when Piston and Rod Reconditioning HOURS • Devoe« Paints pSUNDRIES^ EVERY SECOND WEDNES- Mortgagee, dated the 12th ordering. Not valid with any other o6er. ^ Disc and Drum Brake Service on said mortgage with the in- DAY: GFWC - Lowell Woman's Mon Sat • Olympic Stain Tools to Apply ca*/it*ir** GOOD ONLY: McDonald S uSOWUanSi 11805 Si*tS( 0 day of September. A.D., 1986, terest thereon at NINE AND Lo*e« Ml 49331 ion# Ml 48646 We Use Only Quality • Club hold a monthly luncheon 9 am 5 pm W mm P/^mi St Wallpapei Good Thiu Octobtt 31,1990 Main, Lowell, MI and recorded in the Office of ONE-HALF percent (9.5%) • Minwax* PH <616) »7.673t PM5?7 3t90 Perfect Circle Paris with program following at the Register of Deeds for the per annum and all legal costs "COUPON1 Schneider Manor For further in- formation call President Janet County of Kent and State of charges and expenses, in- ! COME VISIT THE "LARGEST Bovee at 897-8112. Michigan, on the 18th day of cluding the attorney fee al- Strawbasket BLINDS • R • US ff September, A.D., 1986 in lowed by law, and also any WINDOW TREATMENT CENTRE ANTIQUE MALL IN MICHIGAN EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: The Lowell Vision Center Liber 2241 on Pages 1145- sums which may be paid by Flat River Snowmobile Club 1147, which said mortgage the undersigned, necessary Collections meets at the clubhouse at 11841 was thereafter on, to wit: the to protect its interest in the iX 65% OFF Potters Rd. A Potluck is at 12:30 Dr. David G. Durkee 30th day of June. A.D., 1990, premises. p.m. with business meeting fol- 221 West Main • 897-5521 MINI b MICRO BLINDS assigned to the AMERIHOME lowing. New members and PLEATED SHADES b DUETTES MORTGAGE CORPORA- The premises described in guests are welcome. NOW OPEN - MAIN FLOOR and Staff TION, a Michigan corporation said mortgage are as follows: stie 0eaV Lowest Prices On Our Own and said assignment was re- Property is situated in the City ^ N* VERTICAL BLINDS ®QUA-KE-ZIK SPORTSMEN'S CLUB: meets every 2nd and 4th corded on the 13th day of July. of Grand Rapids, County of Monday thru Saturday FrM ^ove £»'""«>« • Free Installation •Four Floors of Antiques Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Club Announce our New Location 1990 in the Office of the Re- Kent, State of Michigan, to 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 0vl 103 Riverside Dr. - Lowell, Ml •30.000 Square Feet building at 11400 Foreman gister of Deeds for said wit: 897-6717 Special .Good With Coupon Only Road, Lowell. County of Kent in Liber 2765 FLORALS-GIFTS-ANTIQUES -COUPON •Open Seven days a Week effective immediately of Mortgages on Page 266 That part of the Southwest EVERY 1ST WEDNESDAY - 1 and /4 of the Southwest VA of Lowell Area Jaycees meet at Section 32, Town 7 North, 7:30 p.m. New members wel- JAMES E. REAGAN, D.D.S little Caesars Pizza comed. Membership 21-39 at 2186 W. Main St WHEREAS, the amount Range 11 West, described 1984 LiMl* Carsar Entrrpnses, Inc years of age. Leadership training claimed to be due on said as: commencing at the 207 W. Main St., Lowell through community involvement. (Next to Admiral Gas Station) mortgage as of the date of this southwest corner of Ale- We're tyour N Also . . . AFor location of meeting, please notice is the sum of TWENTY- xander Street and Gibson Pizza! Pizza! - Welcvming...New Dental Patients Buy One, Get One] call 897-6186. SIX THOUSAND TWO Ave. (formerly Parker ^ Baby Pan! Pan! • » Free Store!" Professional Computer Systems HUNDRED NINETY-TWO Place); thence south 92 Party Pack - EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY M-21 (Main Street) AND 05/100 ($26,292.05), for feet; thence west 491/4 feet; VISA : ^ Slice! Slice! •• - V.F.W. Post 8303 meets at the Monday thru Friday.. .. .8 a.m. • 5 p.m. CORPORATE SALES principal and interest and, thence north 92 feet thence Ceasar Sandwiches V.F.W. Clubroom, 307 E. Main Tuesoay .8 a.m. - 8 p.m. RENTALS*LEASINS«TRAINING*C0NSULT1NG rnCryim east 491/4 feet to beginning. *• St., Lowell at 8:00 p.m. Saturday . .8 a.m. - 12 noon LJ Plash WHEREAS, no suit or pro- Cwtf b VM h s&f 505 W. MAIN, CONTRACT MAINTENANCEvREPAIR SERVICE Admiral ceedings at law or In equity The redemption period shall SATURDAYS - Take Off McDonald Pounds Sensibly Tops #M11493 have been instituted to re- be 6 months from the date of (INSURANCE 102 WEST MAIN Old Office LOWELL PLAZA meets every Sat. at 8:30 a.m. in cover the debt secured by such sale, unless determined Ph. 897-7179 ACCEPTED) the Congregational Church 897-0043 CALL 897-6860 said mortgage or any part abandoned in accordance basement in Lowell. Comer of thereof, and default having with 1948CL 600.3241a in Spring and Hudson Sts. Weigh- been made whereby the which case the redemption ^ns from 8:30 a.m. til 9:00 a.m. CORPORATION CURTIS CAR WASH power of sale contained in period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Lowell Beer TUESDAYS - Take Off Pounds said mortgage has become operative. NO PUMP SPRAYERS » HIGH PRESSURE - Soap, Rinse, Wax Sensibly Tops #MI 372 meets every Tuesday evening at the Please Note our New Address! Dated: September 26. 1990 • FINAL RINSE - Spot Free Water Lowell Congregational Church NOW THEREFORE, by virtue Unique patented system uses water & basement. Comer of Spring and ' of the power of sale contained Amerihome Mortgage Cor- pressure from your hose to eliminate • PRE-SOAK - Cleans Without Rubbing Hudson Sts. Weigh-ins at 5:45 in said mortgage and pur- poration, a Michigan corpo- tiresome hand-pumping. Available at » DEGREASER - Cleans Motors, Engines, Etc. p.m. Our phone number is still suant to the statute of the ration, assignee of mortgage. local retail stores For further State of Michigan in such case information, call 1-800-748-0098 Store THURSDAYS: Take Off Pounds Charles A. Forrest, Jr. Liquor made and provided, NOTICE » TIRE CLEANER - For a Totally Clean Car Sensibly Tops Ml No. 333. 897-8486 IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Attorney at Law Saranac, meets every Thursday • FOAMING BRUSH - Removes Road Film THURSDAY, the 8th day of 703 E. Court Street ^evening at the Saranac Public Li- ajh RDMASim brary Weigh-ins at 6:45 p m. NOVEMBER, 1990, at 10:00 Flint. Ml 48503 Corner of W. Main & Valley Vista Drive o'clock In the forenoon. Telephone; (313) 238-4030 213 EAST MAIN • 897-9841 The l^well Ledger - Wednesday, October 17. 1990 • Page II The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday. October 17, 1990 • Page 10 Helping Hands Center soothing for area children The Lowell Ledger's Kom added that things could and all the children have dc that the Center is making Rhonda Kropf and Shervl Care Center Inc. "There was everything and we are con- have been even better for parted by 6 p.m. The diil working parents lite easier Kom made the decision lo a need for a child care center stantly washing our hands." their children had there been dren's day begins al 9 a ml "I know the stresses of find- 'do lunch" one April after- in Lowell. I believe this is Kropf said. They're good with pie-school h 0ffers ing a quality child care a center. noon. From thai decision, the only Center in the Ada. rules which look out for The children begin to ar- variety of activities sueh a) everyone's safety and center. Both Sheryl and 1 stemmed a multitude of other Alto and Lowell areas." rive at Helping Hands Child calendar time, songs, s,(>r were lucky in that we had a resolutions: Kropf said. Kom added that health. •• time and crafts good babysitter." Kropf said. Care Inc. around 6:30 a.m. •Voluntarily switching there are many who babysit Both Kom and Kropf hope Following this prcschoj their working hours from 7 in their house, but many are children arc served lunch] a.m. until 3 p.m.. to 6:30 overcrowded and some are have a rest period, free tii a.m. til 6 p.m. not licensed. for play (weather permiitim •Leaving a job that had Kropf and Kom are they are able to go ms\k\ provided both of them com- licensed to take care of no and then around .WOchildra fort and security for lO'A more than 18 children (ages, enjoy an afternoon snack years, two weeks to 12 years) at one One noticeable item misl LISTING •And, going back to wha! time. "We've had as many as sing from the day's activiticj had inspired them to go to 20 children come to the is time spent in front of tj work in the first place - taking Center on the same day, but television. There is goo MAGAZINE care of children. never more than 18 at a reason for this. Helpint No doubt, there was some- time." Kom said. Hands Child Care Inc doJ thing in their water that after- Between their April lunch not have a television set] Features Complete noon! was becoming fat and the Center s Sept. I 'Television extracts from and hanpy at Amway," Kropf opening. Kropf and Kom sur- I child's imagination ar Listings off Lowell said. The Lowell woman was vived seven inspections, la- creativity." Kropf said "It' Cable TV Channels an International Label De- bored through many hours of a funny thing, the childrei veloper for Amway. renovations, and endured haven't even asked for it; On A Daily Basis. Kropf and Kom. the two through the licensing pro- Kom and Kropf credit that u tit* are now owners of Lowell's cess. "We also adhere to very I the activities and toys availaj new Helping Hands Child strict health rules. We clean ble to the tots."When we fn Complete & It was a long morning, and the afternoon was cut short by Gus Harper with a started in September, we to Easy To Use lengthy nap. too many toys out for the chili dren to play with. They wci overwhelmed, so mm wcro tate the toys. We also on!) With Numbers On let the children play with il toys at certain times of tl Your Tuner day," Kom said. Not everything is gram Channel Station Citv about Kropf s and Kom's O MTV Music new job. "We don't enjoj O NASH cleaning toilets and dirty o® WSYM Lansing diapers,' Kropf muses. o® WOTV Grand Rapids How do the children am 0392) WXMi G. Rapids their parents feel? That h (DCS WQVU Grand Rapids what's so rewarding aboul (BO WKAR East Lansing the job - hearing parents tell (DO) WZZM Grand Rapids us how much their child en- © HBO Premium joys coming here. Kropl (D TBS AHanta said. e MAX Premium Kropf and Korn are al a DISN Premium ready considering renovalin( 60 USA a pole bam so they can mee o FAM Family When the clock strikes 3:30 p.m. at Helping Hands Child Care Center that means the needs of other children. 9 WGN Chicago it's time for the afternoon snack. m ESPN Sports a CNN News Two newspapers that began their careers as penny SPECIAL m CNNHEAD papers were the New York Times and the Baltimore Sun. 9 NICK KIDS NEED O A&E CD PASS Troy (BCD WWMT Kaiamazoo (BSD WUHQ Battle Creek CONTAINS LISTINGS FOR FRIDAY, OCT. 19, THRU Children have fun with play dough at LoweH's new fBGB) WILX Lansing Helping Hands Child Care Center Inc. Kneading his play a® WLNS Lansing THURSDAY, OCT 25, 1990 dough is David Roth. FOR MORE INFORMATION CD DISC TOWNSHIP OF ABOUT FOSTER CARE: TNT AUanta CD Dick Van Patten, Harris YuHn, Haton Shaver, Kate McNeil, John Stiee and Marietta Harttay (ciockwisa from far left) atar In a naw realiatic drama about what happana when dedicatad profeaalonala daah whUa trying to aurviva In the cutthroat GRATTAN 897-4114 wortd of taioviaion. WIOU la aet to pramiara Wadnaaday on CBS. TOWNSHIP OF PUBLIC NOTICE VERGENNES muoweeN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CITY OF LOWELL SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE Bargains Notice is hereby given that a public hearing PUBLIC NOTICE of the Grattan Township Zoning Board of Ap- gjj throughout the store. peals will be held on: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1990 NOTICE TO OAKWOOD CEMETERY • Candy Masks Notice is hereby given that there will be a Zon- LOT OWNERS ing Board of Appeals meeting on; at the Grattan Township Hall, 11676 Old Beld- a Cut-Outs Flashlights ing Rd., at 7:30 p.m. at which time the following If you have urns, artificial flowers, decora- MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1990 subjects will be considered and at which time tions, etc., which you wish to save, please re- a Decorations Hair Color any interested persons will be heard. move them by November 1,1990. Urns should m at 6:30 p.m. at the Vergennes Township Hall, be emptied of dirt and turned upside down to a Make-Up Party Supplies 10381 Bailey Drive. Greg White requests a variance to construct avoid cracking. an addition to a house, the total square feet a Costumes Trick or Treat Bags Tom Rozema is requesting a variance to con- of the existing house and the addition, will All items not removed by November 1,199° * struct a garage at 2936 Fallasburg Park on a exceed the 30% lot coverage limit. Art. 3.21(2) will be picked up by City crews and discarded. lot that does not meet RA District Frontage or Lot 41 -12-20-476-034 located at 11051 Crooked Size Requirements. Lake, Rockford, Ml 49341. Winter floral tributes are allowed after November 10,1990, including plastic flowers, Russell Miller is requesting a variance to build Everything You Need To Written comments concerning the request wire stemmed plants, etc., but must also be a home on Parcel 41-16-12-300-015 without should be received by Oct. 24, 1990 and ad- removed by early Spring. These items can foul HOURS: 123 W. MAIN. sufficient setbacks. Make Your Halloween The dressed to Gerald W. Gurney, Secretary, Grat- lawnmower blades and cause serious injury Mon.-Sat.. LOWELL Ml Roger Odell tan Township Zoning Board of Appeals, 11676 Betty R. Morlock 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; PH. 897-9918 Chairman Old Belding Rd., Belding, Ml 48809. fCAeBmesn! Deputy City Clerk O Advanturas of Ouia and O Make Room for Oaddv escape artist ara dramatuad WH woman Vom the wrong side of the y The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday, October 17, 1990 • Page 13 m Cartoon Eapreaa tracks uses an easygoing man as a Harriet O World Monitor m In Saarch of the Oraam Wheaton, Jose Ferrer 1967 (CC) The Lowell l edger - Wednesday. October I7 1W0 - Page 12 © Senior POA Golf TransAmer- t Rin Tin Tin. K 9 Cop (CC) ticket to the governor s mansion O Miami Vica ^iDi—g nffwnecc • i rowe^ r O DouMe TrouMa m their closets Claude Akms. Stella 1:05© [MAX] MOVIE: Young SATURDAY • Champ., 22nn d round (T) Charles inCharoa Thursday's socccr match Lowell's cross country Sara Lesky, who finished at it was a good game be- well. 'This field is bumpy ran a real good race. He's a home was Sergio Saldivar 19:57, while Bob Childs and placed fifth. between Lowell and Forest teams had a "fun run" 23:46. tween two good soccer and it hurls us because we're very hard worker and a tough (10th), stopping the clock at Dan Hubert finished in 20 mi- The Red Arrow girls Hills Central was supposed to through Fallasburg Park Sparta's Michelle Pittman clubs," said FHC coach Mark a passing leam," he said. runner," Harper said. 20:12. Pete Wills was I2lh, nutes and 20:17 respectively. finished third behind Big go a long way in clearing up Monday as both the boys' and broke up the sea of Red by Stacy. "We would have loved "Lowell's a good leam and Jesse Davidson came off finishing up at 20:26. Due to a computer mal- Rapids and Fremont, who the O-K White Conference to have won but we're glad girls' teams easily outdis- placing fifth al 24:44. Spar- we had plenty of oppor- the Fallasburg course 10 sec- Sparta runners took places function, limes al the place first. soccer picture, instead the 0- tanced the teams from Sparta. we didn't lose. We had the tunilies." tan Jennifer Malthsse fol- onds behind Stouffer al six through nine and the 11th Rockford Invitational were ' Both the boys and girls 0 tie between the two schools The Red Arrow boys ball hit the post three times FHC's coach was also lowed 16 seconds later al an 18:26. Jason VanderWarf spot. Aaron Kamphuis was not available. were running in good com- just scrambled the picture claimed the lop five spots as and it didn't go in. I guess a happy with the job Dana even 25 minutes. was the fourth Lowell harrier the first Spartan home, break- However, in the boys race pany," Harper said. "Finish- some more. victory was not meant to be " Young did defensively they cruised lo a 15-41 vic- Lowell's Krislen Shuster home al 18:40 and Tom Mull ing the tape at 19:11. Scott Big Rapids was first, Frem- ing third and fourth says So now. a Lowell win over Lowell outshot * Forest against Jason While. "He tory. The Lowell girls look was seventh, coming off the Placed fifth in 18:52. Billey followed al 19:41. ont finished second; Cedar something considering who Northview, an East Grand Hills 26-24; had two more played well agaisnl a good four of the top five spots as course in 25:10. Lowell's sixth runner Chris Shelner came home in Springs was third and Lowell we were running against." Rapids win over Forest Hills comer kicks, 5-3: and re- soccer player. So did our it rolled lo a 17-39 win. Sparta's Rainer Finke and Central, and a Lowell tie or corded 18 saves compared to goalie, Brian Adams. Any- "Both teams ran well," Heather Knight were eighth win in the completion of a the Rangers 13, but after 100 time you shut out Lowell, Harper said. (25:41) and ninth (25:53) re- game with Zeeland, and the minutes of play (one 40-mi- you re doing good," he said. Neither team was spectively. < Red Arrows would own its nute period and two 10-mi- Turkal said the two clubs' threatened by the underman- Red Arrow Cheryl FAMiLY TAljE first conference soccer nute periods) the two schools second meeting was a carbon ned Spartan teams. "The Kirkbride placed 10th in a crown. finished like they started, 0- copy of the first game with boys turned in some good time of 28:22, beating A FHC win over East 0. the exception of a penally limes. The girls ran together Sparta's fifth runner, Tricia Grand Rapids, a Lowell win "We played well," Lowell kick. as a group for the first half Dunn, 29:31. Athletes of th. Week over Northview and either a coach John Turkal said. FHC, Northview and Low- of the race and then Hillari "The girls had fun running tie or a loss to Zeeland, and 'Both teams tired. It's a long ell all know what they're Kirsch went out by herself," today," Harper said. "How- the Rangers are the 1990 season and both clubs have fighting for, but the question Harper said. ever, I thought Lesky ran a champions. been playing since June. In remains which team will earn Kirsch, while not running solid race." But a Northview win over order to beat the Rangers, the conference champion- hard, broke the tape in 21:34. Clay VanderWarf led all Lowell, a Central loss to the you have to beat their left ship. The final week of con- Lowell hit the post once against FHC and the Rangers managed to hit it three Michelle Oliver was second boy harriers with the only Pioneers and the Wildcats are fullback, Steve Idema. We ference play will decide that. times but neither team got the ball in the net. ' in a relatively easy pace of lime under the 18-minule champions. did not. Idema's a good 23:01. Rhea Bundy followed marker. VanderWarf If you understand all of fullback." her mates home in third at finished in 17:50. this, call I-800-1 can explain Stacy said to beat Lowell Honeycreek will start $2 million 23:32. Bundy finished 14 Teammate David Stouffer this. his club had to move the ball seconds ahead of Red Arrow, was second at 18:16. "David capital campaign in December Lowell girls The start of construction within the special education beyond state aid for students on classroom renovations and region. attending school outside the a new gymnasium in late De- According to Lowell Cur- district would be billed back split games cember - early January will riculum Director, Jim White, to Lowell. be the beginning of a major the renovation of the on- ALLISON ZILLMER - ROB MCGEE - The Low- The extra costs for Lowell 2-3 year capital campaign al ground building is being done Zillmer, teamed with dou- ell Red Arrow is a senior would be fixed, including Honeycreek Christian Homes so that local students can get with Rogers bles partner. Heather Tap, co-captain for the 1990 materials, books, and furni- costing approximately $2 an education without being to form Lowell's most suc- football team. "Rob is ture. Lowell would bill other million. put on a waiting list. It will cessful doubles team in someone who leads by region schools for non-asset None of the money will also greatly reduce the lime 1990. "Zillmer was proba- example," Lowell coach program costs. and Sparta come from the state. Funding local SEI students have to bly our most dedicated Phil Christensen says. "He will be raised through grants, spend on a bus. Currently Il was as lough a week off our inability to handle the ball player this year." Lowell is very intense and is According to Mark Eckles- foundations, corporations kids are having to spend any- Ihc court as it was on the court cost us," Lowell coach Ken tennis coach Wendy Ac- coachable young man." dafcr. Executive Director at and individuals. where from 45 minutes to I- for the Lowell Red Arrow Akers said. kerman said. "Her play and McGee's most memorable Honeycreek Christian More importantly, the re- 1/2 hours commuting back basketball team. As did Lowell's number attitude has served as an in- moment so far this season Homes, the classroom reno- novations will provide 3-4 and forth to Grand Rapids. Lowell started the week one nemesis, foul problems. spiration to others on the was his conversion of the vation will cost $75,(KK). The classrooms in which Lowell "The concept is, we have with a dishearlneing loss to "Both Amett (Angie) and team. She has also been extra point in the overtime new gymnasium will cost Schools has agreed, in con- enough sludenls-we should Rogers, 47-45. Unsettling Czamopis (Tanya) foul out very helpful to the under- victory against East Grand $460,000 and there will be a cept, to provide a Severely, have our own program," because the Red Arrow girls and that hurt," Akers said. classmen." The coach Rapids. McGee has played SI 40,000 central service Emotionally, Impaired prog- White said. led by 10 with three minutes "We still do not handle the points to her play at the net at both the offensive gaurd building which will include a ram to help meet the needs The 3-4 rooms could serve to play, but ended up losing ball real well without Czar- and her hard serve as her and tackle positions for kitchen area and a laundry to the Golden Hawks. Later nopis in the game." Akers two best tennis qualities. Christensen this year After 100 minutes of soccer, Lowell and Forest Hills Central finished in a 0-0 tie. of a number of students up lo 30 students. The prog- area. ram could also become re- in the week, Lowell disposed adds that Amy Stauffer is just Zillmer has played varsity where he has opened up gionalized to include SEI stu- "This will serve as a cen- of Sparta 40-33. a freshman and is still learn- tennis for three years. "She holes for LoweH's other tk dents from Caledonia, terpiece lo the renovations We should have won the ing. Amy has three years left is a real easy player to co-captain, senior run- NEW Kenlwood, Forest Hills, East planned for the collages, Rogers' game. We were in on the varsity and is going to coach." Ackerman said. ningback, Brett Knoop. Retirement HOMEOWNERS Grand Rapids and grounds, and walerfronl over position to win the game, but BE, cont'd., pg. 22 Middleville. the next 2-3 years," Eckles- ARE NEW The funding for the prog- dafer said. PATIENTS. ram will come through state Lowell averages between aid. Lowell schools will re- 10-20 SEI students attending Getting To Know You has be- the center program in Grand come the program more and ceive state aid for each stu- more health care professionals dent. Out of County students' Rapids each year, most of Runciman-Rivcrside PTO invites choose to reach the new folks excess costs would also be whom arc from outside our Michelle Oliver was second in the race against Sparta, moving into their community. picked up by the slate. Cur- own district boundaries alumni, friends, and former Most new homeowners say that she came off the course in 23:01. finding doctors of all specialties rently any cost above and (Riverview, Honeycreek). is one of their first requirements students to honor after moving in. And Getting To Know You helps them become Eileen McLaughlin acquainted with you effectively, exclusively, and with dig- Try Cider Pot Roast nity. Getting To Know You.., the Rx for telling new home- Tennis, cont'd. Thursday, Oct. 18 6:30 • 8 p.m. owners all about YOU. CIDER 3 lo 4 lbs. pot roast POT ROAST Flour for dredging 4, 6-3. They then lost to and played hard all year." Runciman Library Fat, shortening or oil x South Christian 6-2.6-1. Ackerman said. "I've been GgT-y-lfsjG TQ KnqW—you 1 h cup cider RENEE NUGENT - The JASON WHITE - The Make a marinade of cider, "The girls have practiced pleased with our season. 1 Tbs. brown sugar Red Arrow junior pulled senior soccer captain leads WELCOMING NEWCOMERS NATIONWIDE sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger 2 tsp. salt down 30 rebounds and 23 the team in goals with eight To btcomt • sponsor, call (800) 645-6376 k and cloves. Pour over meat; In Ntw Yorti Slatt (B00) 632-9400 /a tsp. cinnamon points in Lowell's two and assists with five. marinate about 24 hours in Va tsp. ginger games against Rogers and "Skill-wise he is proba- refrigerator, turning meat at 2 whole cloves STEAK FRY! Sparta. "We would not bly the best player I've Management Opportunity least once. To cook, remove have won the game against coached since coming to meal from marinade and Sparta without Nugent." Lowell." Lowell soccer Applicant Must be: Pay off your mortgage dredge with flour. In Dutch • At least 18 years of age > Lowell coach Ken Akers coach John Turkal said. and send your kids to oven, large fry pan or electric Sat., Oct. 20th t Dependable said. "Nugent is just an "He has helped to set the fry pan, brown meal in hot • Able to work days, nights & weekends college ... with 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. outstanding rebounder. standard for Lowell soc- fat. Tum heat lo low. Pour _ •• • Possible health & vacation benefits She also plays hard at both cer. UNIVERSAL LIFE marinade over meal. Cover, Baked Potato ends of the floor and does While, who was All- •••I simmer for aboul three hours. You can reach your most important goals with a a lot of intangibles that Conference last year, is ex- Make gravy with pan drip- and Salad Bar Universal Life policy from Farm Bureau Life Insurance don't show up in the statis- pected to be a unanimous go Company of Michigan. Besides low-cost life insurance pings, if desired. Serves 12. choice for All-Conference , (All the Fixins') tics." Lowell's coach protection. Universal Life helps build a substantial cash added that because of her again in 1990. According value fund that you can use to buy a house, pay off a DALE JOHNSON • PROCEEDS FOR BENERT OF TOM VANPUTTEN Apply fine defensive play she to Turkal. the Red Arrow mortgage, or educate your kids. Find out more about the 6167 28th St. SE In Person one policy that can meet the needs of your life. draws the opponents* best possesses outstanding bal- Grand Rapids, Ml PUBLIC V.F.W. Post 8303 505 W. Main, Lowell, Ml • 897-0043 Making your future more predictable 307 E. Main St. offensive player. Ihandling skills, a good mr*Rm bureau 49546 • 940-8181 In 1849, Elizabeth Black well shot and is an intelligent An Equal Opportunity Employer Rem* Nugent battles for one of her game-high 16 re- INVITED Lowell. Michigan rt INSURANCE was the first American player. woman to become a doc- bounds. tor. The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday. October 17, 1990 - Page 22 The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday, October 17, 1990 • Page 23 this old recipe (nol my original words). Lets lake a taste test and then see if you feel the same way." I held up "Goldilocks Lowell linksters qualify for state competition and the Three Bears" retold and illustrated by Jan Brett. For the next several minutes I heard "ohV and "ah V and Prices are $6 adults; $3 children 6 through 12; and free saw smiles. I knew that the added ingredients of enthusiasm for children 5 and under Take-out dinners arc available by and delight that I had sprinkled over that story was "just Red Arrows finish third in Class B Regional at Saskatoon phoning 897-7992. right." And like Goldilocks, they "ale it all up." The artwork By Joan Wittenbach of Brett was really the deciding factor. Funny enough, the For the first time since join- golf of the year. East Grand some was sweeping the qual- our boys qualified. This is a that can be attained." Re^ GET YOUR COSTUMES READY!! mother who had the queasy stomach aboul the book was the ing the O-K White Confer- Rapids surprised everyone by ifying positions at Saskatoon, great experience for them, Zeeland sophomore phen- "• Forest Hills Central placed and it's something that hasn't nom. Mike Doan was the re- 8) J°J" ^ Wlth JUST THE RIGHT RECIPE first one to grab for it when I was through. A few days later ence. the Lowell Red Arrow taking top honors at the reg- a The Lowell Ledger Halloween Costume Contest will take 44 second to defending 1989 been done at Zeeland for 20 gional mnnerup medalist an 83 (4^38)^ns Elzinga she called to let me know that her five year old "carries it boys* golf team has qualified ional on its home course. We place again this year on Wednesday, Oct. 3j. Class A champion Mona years." with a75, three tfrokeswer . Honestly, the simple things of life do make a difference! under her arm all day long. She loves it." for state competition. reached our peak at the reg- n f Any businesses that wish to join in the dressing up and Shores al the Forest Hills Golf Lowell coach Jack Ogle par. Waylands Matt Morse Dunn fired a 91 43-48). The lack of one simple ingredient in any cooking experience Because I'm not a very complicated person, there have Lowell's linksters ac* ional/' smiled Pioneer coach be judged, should contact the Ledger office at 897-9261 Course pointed to experience and was the medalist with a 74. The regional winning is a lenific teacher of that truth. been limes when in speaking or in writing, I've thought, complished that feat by Carl Nestor. "That's the best before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, so that you can be put "I think that tells people leadership as to why Lowell Morse along with Hastings- P'oncerc go'a team-'eadmg There have been times when I've had all the ingredients "Who in the world is going lo be interested in what I have finishing in the top three at we've played all year." on the schedule of stops for the judges to make. just how challenging our con- qualified "Both Jerud John Bell (80) qualified mdi- 78 by Mark Ostrander; John for a recipe except one and thought that I could get away to say or share? I'm just loo simple in what I love to do." I the 19-team Class B regional EGR placed first with a Have fun, and good luck! K u 85 don't think that way anymore. I have no apologies for "sim- at ihc par-72 Saskatoon Golf team score of 332. Zeeland, ference is." said Zeeland (Joynt) and John (Borg) went vidually for the state touma- ^ *: ; with not adding it. Wrong! That one simple ingredient made and Steve Bultema fired an the difference between the recipe tuming out or having it ple." But there is one thing I do demand of the simple things Course last Friday. ihe O-K While Conference coach Steve Bearss. "I'm a out slow, hut came back ment. 89. POSTMASTER INSTALLATION - OCT. 26 become a flop. I share. Lowell was one of four O- champion was second, two little surprised EGR won, but strong," Ogle said. "Our con- Following Doan home for Other O-K White team I demand of myself and the product that they be "simply" K White golf teams to qualify shots back, at 334. Lowell I am nol surprised they qual- ference will have good rep- the Chix were Ryan Drenton . . . „ A month ago at the Lowell Library, Bev Hagen and I The public is invited to the installation of the new postmas- launched the series called "Best New Books for Children." beautiful. It is a joy lo me when a touch of loveliness in for ihe state competition in was third at 343. The Red Ar- ified. I believe it was some- resentation at the state level, with an 84; Jeremy Freriks worts included Rogers 372 Re- and Wyoming Park 373. ter on Friday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. While pre-school children are at their once-a-month storytime words or pictures is able lo flow into the lives of the people East Lansing at the Forest rows edged Hastings (346) what advantageous for the I think the strength of our fired an 87, and Mike Coffee and cake will be served and all area residents and I talk to or write to. I can't give much, but I can choose the Acres Course. for the final qualifying spot. Pioneers to play on their league will have prepared all mmick shot an 88. meeting, the second Monday at II a.m., Bev and I do forty business persons are invited to attend. minutes of previewing new children's books or an "oldie" in best in my giving. Playing its best round of While the O-K White three- home course. I am just happy of us well for state competi- a new format for the mothers. Al that time, I alsoread a short When we read lo children or friends or even to ourselves, tion;* LOWELL FAMILY CELEBRATION Ogle said he feels it is book lo them. (After all, who ever reads to a mother?). all that we have learned of life comes through. We cannot realistic for the Red Arrows Fallasburg' 'Pioneer Days'' draws good crowds What are your favorite fall activities? Mulder excels at Kalamazoo College More than 140 students Appproximalely 85 per- * were named to the cent of all Kalamazoo Col- Kalamazoo College Dean's lege students participate in Lisl for the last academic the foreign study program. quarter. To achieve the honor, Thanks to a special endow- students must earn a 3.5 ment of the S R. Lighl Trust grade point average, or Fund, the program is exten- above, on a scale of 4.0. sively subsidized by the Col- Among those named to the lege, making this opportunity list was Kenneth P. Mulder, financially feasible for virtu- son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen ally all students. Mulder of Ada. Mulder is a Kalamazoo College offers graduate of Lowell Senior 22 majors leading to a High School. bachelor's degree and five In addition lo being named areas of concentrated study to lo the Dean's List, Mulder is its 1270 students. Il is noted participating in the College's for its innovative, year-mund foreign study program. Kalamazoo Plan, which com- Mulder, a junior, is living bines off-campus study in I.) with a host family in Hun- Carolyn Gage Lori Cyrocki Carl Bengtson Leah Vredenburg career development in- gary. The program is designed ternships 2.) foreign study, I enjoy the color of the Au- / like the fall season. I Fall is a beautiful time of Love the fall. I enjoy rak- lo meet a wide range of and 3.) a senior indi- tumn leaves. I also like fall enjoy going up to our cabin the year. I enjoy going out ing leaves, taking drives up needs, interests and levels of vidualized project. Students The delightful fall weather was calling out for buggy rides at the Pioneer Days. Weaving was one of the many displays at the two-day Pioneer Days. because that means there is near Traverse City, the and taking pictures and paint- to Traverse City and gazing language proficiency. also have a rigorous comple- toothull. I used to take rides foliage is beautiful. I didn't ing different scenes. I also at the foliage, playing golf ing has been traced back to 2200 B.C.. Many dowsing local area. Students typically spend ment of on campus courses. The art of dowsing was discovered by many of those in through the country and ogle have this when I lived in Tuc- enjoy working in the yard. I and there is always cleaning applications have been recorded, including 16th century Pioneer Days was held on Saturday and Sunday from 11 six months as juniors or three Kalamazoo College was attendance at the Pioneer Days over the weekend in hopes over the leaves on trees. son, Ariz. Fall isn't my fa- think as you grow older you things up in preparation for miners dowsing for minerals. According to ASD, dowsing a.m. to 5 p.m. and offered an assorted list of activities, months as sophomores, be- founded in 1833 and is among of uncovering an old, original building foundation in Fallas- Being I am alone now it's vorite seasonn. summer is. enjoy the different seasons winter. rods reportedly were found in Egyptian pyramids along with booths and demonstrations. Along with dowsing people were coming acquainted with dif- the 100 oldest colleges and burg Village. hard to drive and ogle at the more. scratchings on pyramid walls depicting dowsing. able to enjoy an Abe Lincoln impersonator, horse and buggy ferent cultures and people universities in the United It is thought that dowsing originated back in 2,200 BC same time, or at least not The construction of the Fallasburg Village began in 1837 rides through the old covered bridge and a revolutionary while studying at selected States. The excellence of its as a method used to find water. As the years have passed safe. it has also been tied in with restoration. "It has played a when the first covered bridge was built. Priscilla Lussmyer, period encampment. colleges and universities. academic programs has role in restoration here in the Fallasburg Village where the president of the Fallasburg Historical Society, said they are Demonstrations included spinning, weaving, rug hook- Students receive full earned Kalamazoo a "highly Fallasburg Historical Society wants to reconstruct the bam hopeful of finding old foundations. She said she believes ing, chair coning, campfire cooking and Indian beadwork. academic credit for the suc- competitive" ranking in Bar- that once stood behind the John W. Fallas house," said an once the foundations are found they should be able to identify This year's Pioneer Days, last year's Surveyor's Day and cessful completion of work ron's Profiles of American Ada women who served as the Pioneer Days dowsing in- them. the Schoolhouse Fair in 1988, are all intended to help people overseas. Colleges. structor over the weekend. She wished nol to be identified Lussmyer is also hopeful that the Village will someday become aware of and experience the history of Fallasburg in ihe article. be identified as a state park "Right now we're all working and to raise funds which can be used toward matching fund While the art of dowsing may have its skeptics, that list as volunteers. The work involved in developing this Village grants. Lussmyer said there are tentative plans for a Civil does nol include Michigan Consolidated Gas. According lo can eat you up," Lussmyer said. "The Fallasburg Historical War Encampment next June. the Ada woman, the company came through the area search- Society needs funding and professional help in making this Pioneer Days* raffle winners were Nona Kyser, a free a quality outdoor museum." ing for underground utility service lines. "They had a hard # night for two at the McGee Homestead; Lisa Hill, won an Everyone time finding the lines with their detectors, but were able lo Thus far, the Fallasburg Historical Society has spent afghan (which her grandmother made); and Katie Smith zoom in on the underground lines with the use of divining $127,000 in grants. Lussmyer says it has raised another won a dinner for two at Keiser's. Margaret (Onan) Krey rods," she says. 545,000 through gauranteed matching fund grants which Carolyn Manion, Lowell, won first prize in the cake con- your deepest sympathy and sorrow The divining rods are made of coat hangar wire. "The has not yet been spent. The Fallasburg Historical Society test. She baked a Mary Todd Lincoln Cake. Manion won dowser holds the rods lightly and parallel lo ihe ground, has also applied lo two major agencies and several other a cake stand from Rat River Antique Mall for her efforts. one in each hand while walking slowly. The rods will either foundations for funds. Second place went to Phylliss Lessens of Lowell; and third cross or fly out lo signal that something may be under- "These type of Villages just don't support themselves," place went to Karen Eldridge of Lowell. Ha# ground." the Ada woman says. "I've heard many explana- Lussmyer said. "This area is very important to the stale. The Fallasburg Village of 1990 is quite a contrast to that Rirth^ tions as to how this works, but the easiest one lo understand Fallasburg is the last village in the stale that still has its of I860, Lussmyer is hopeful that the Fallasburg Village of is that the movement of the rods is caused by electro magnetic historical buildings. Fallasburg is unique in that we have 2,000 will resemble both in appearance and in ambience, energy reacting with minerals left in the ground." one of only two historical sites located on its actual site. the village of I860. ''Perhaps we can never go back, but al The American Society of Dowsers, founded in 1961, has The buildings have not been moved." least we can have some kind of understanding of the people Sue Bristol more than 4,000 members and 70chapters nationally. Dows- Lussmyer says the village will help bring tourists to the and their lives," Lussmyer said. Pat Mull Gary Olsen Inga Fehlhaber Besides summer, fall is my I like to take as many color I enjoy both how and shot- Love the Fall because of tours in our motor home dur- gun hunting this time of year. the Fallasburg Festival, the favorite time of the year. We enjoy going away for the ing the fall season as possi- I deer hunt and do some small Apple Fest and all the other CUMBERLAND weekend and enjoying the ble. We go up north, some- game hunting. I also enjoy wonderful activities that go colors of the season. We like RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF LOWELL times as far as the Upper watching my son play Rocket on before winter sets in. We take in the gorgeous fall to make trips up to Traverse Peninsula. I also like fall cli- Football in the fall. Our fam- A Delightful Alternative To Nursing Homes City and to Mackinaw. mate. it's not too hot or cold. ily travels around the coun- foliage and I enjoy baking It's a good time to take walks. tryside looking at all the col- apple pies and cakes. ors. Fall is my favorite time of the year, at least during 'v/ October. Is comingllfi ySOnalmllnaPfiroVYn VVi • • • • SPOOK nVSURMCE Don't Let Loved Ones I LOWELL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTI Spend It Alone. Mike Dey, left, Lowell Athletic Boosters Club, was plenty busy fixing hamburgers and hotdogs on Saturday at Pioneer Days in Fallasburg. tH.c ,rv GUARANTEES ITS HOLDER THAT MEMBERS OF THE LOWELL YMCA BOYS LEAD- Look Into Our Ss SERVICES (,F NECESSARY. AFTER SCHOOL) FOR ANY "Winter Short Stays" 1990 HALLOWEEN PRANKS LISTED BELOW: Residency Program. wlunoWS TO RESIDENCE OR COMMERCIAL BUSINESS; 2. SOAPED Pioneer Days also had its share of crafts on display. * Have Them Spend The Cold Winter Months In The Warm, no.*- c STs™ 7^ Friendly Surroundings m. at Cumberland. \ Call Nan At SIGNATURE OF BUYER (616) 897-8413 For RESIDENCE-12.00 ADDRESS OF BUYER SMALL BUSINESS $5.00 Details Today! TELEPHONE NUMBER OF BUYER LARGE BUSINESS • $10.00 Located 1 mile West of Lowell on E. Fulton Oor thanks for purchasing this policy - the 1990-91 Lowell YMCA Boys Leaders Club Visit Our Beautiful MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE: Lowell YMCA Boys Leaders Club Envelopes postmarked no later than Oct. 29,1990 MAIL TO: Lowell YMCA Assisted Living Homes or 323 W. Main Independent Living Apartments Lowell, Ml 49331 No One Offers You More—The Proof Is In The Visit There was plenty of interest in the art of dowsing behind the home of John W. Fallas. Th. was j.,, righ, for. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ I The Lowell ledger - Wednesday. October 17. 1990 • Page 26 The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday. October 17, 1990 - Page 27 GREAT PLACE^ Classifieds, continued.. Rodenhouse turns "60" with style TO BUY SELL * THE FAMILY OF Eckman, Amy Lentz, Ron port he gave us. We really TRADE OR RENT ROBERT RUESINK - Nead and Ray Miller for appreciate everybody's the Classifieds!would lik e to thank Alto their help in running the thoughtfulness. Fire Department for their Press routes through this. Sincerely, quick response to our call It's at a time like this that Jerry Posthumus on Oct. 8, also Kent we appreciate our won- Joy Posthumus S Personals fl Personal 8 BUSINESS SFOR SALE SFOR RENTS - HELP County Emergency Unit, derful friends. God bless Kim & Rob Johnson you all. FOR SALE - Ford Escort APARTMENT FOR RENT Mercy Ambulance and & Family S SERVICES 8 Sadly missed by his family Jeri & Randy Jousma ROAST BEEF DINNER - msm 1' 1986, 2 door, 4 speed, - in Lowell. 2 bedroom un- Blodgett Hospital. Thanks BINGO All you can eat including vV to Pastor Todd Thompson Mary Ruesink & Family LADY WITH 3 CHILDREN sunroof, AM/FM stereo, furnished. Call 897-9209, homemade pies. Sat., for his comforting words, Dave & Linda & Victoria Tony & Janet Posthumus E*#ry Friday Night, 7:30 P.M. - 14, 12 & 6, looking for ASSEMBLY - Caledonia rear defrost. 50,000 miles, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday Low*ll VFW Hall. Oct. 27, 5 to 7 p.m. at the to Terri Frances for her Randy, Kathie 4 Cory work on farm. Must have area. $5 per hour plus very clean, $2,700. Call thru Friday. I WISH TO THANK - my Eaat Main St.. Lowell Bowne Center United special music, to Roth- Kristeen Early Bird Bingo at 6:45 P.M. housing. Farm experi- piece rate. Will train. Ex- 949-7466. family, friends and neigh- Methodist Church, 84th & Gerst Funeral Directors Chuck & Missy Tichelaar PUBLIC INVITED Alden Nash (M-50), Alto. ence, hard worker, with cellent $$$ for home- C49 ROOMMATE WANTED - bors for the cards, flowers for their acts of kindness. Evert & Alice Ruesink Adults $6; children 6-12 good references. Call makers! First Second For large home in Lowell. and visits, while I was in Thanks to Terry Pratt, Bob Betty 8i Randy DeWaard, $2.50; under 6 free. evenings 534-6187. shift. 2 years work/no FOR SALE - Modular, 3 Non-smoking profes- the hospital and since re- Spencer, Tim Avery, Curt & Chad & Sara C49 C49 fee. 241-6681. American bedrooms, 2 baths, sional preferred. Leave turning home. A special Collins, Gary VanderMark Plus a host of family Careers. 24x40 garage, $1,500 thanks to Rev. Bill BINGO message, 897-4333. Jr., and Tom Graham for & friends C49-51 closing costs paid by P-49-50 Amundsen for his visits being pallbearers. A spec- Every Saturday Night **** seller. $62,000. 11670 ii and prayers for me. I really ial thanks to some extra 7:00 P.M. Bluewater Highway. appreciated everyone's LOWELL MOOSE BINGO HELP HELP WANTED - Part- special friends, Scott Van- WE WISH TO THANK - 897-6790 after 3 p.m. No thoughtfulness and car- 1320 E. Fulton BUSINESS time, must be at least 16 Veelen and Todd Verwys our family, friends and realtors please. smm ing. Early Bird Bingo at 6 00 P M 8 mm s years of age Be able to for helping Kris through neighbors for the cards, C49 Lena Peckham S SERVICES S work school nights & WANTED - Clean cotton these difficult times. A big plants, food, gifts of **** money and the support RESIDENCE ASSIST- weekends. Apply in per- rags, old towels, t- thanks to Liz Baker and GOVERNMENT SEIZED we received at the time of ANCE -We are looking for son at Little Caesars, 505 shirts, sheets, etc. Call Alto Methodist ladies for SLOSTS the death of our wife, people who love working W. Main. Lowell. — Vehicles from $100. Tom or Roger at 897- serving the lunch. Thanks mother and grandmother. THE ANNUAL HAR- with people. Must be com- C49 Corvettes, Chevys, 9261 days. for the flowers, cards, LOST CAT - Long hair, **** A special thanks to Rev. VEST DINNER - will passionate. intelligent & Porsches, and other con- **** memorials and food tiger male, golden-brown/ fiscated properties. For brought into the house. A Todd Thompson for the black stripe, no front take place at First willing to learn. You'll pro- WANTED - Five women HELP WANTED - Full & Buyers Guide 1-(800) special thanks to Karen visits, prayers and sup- claws, very friendly. Burrs Harold Rodenhouse, Superior Furniture, had help from his fellow working cohorts United Methodist vide companionship, as- bowlers for Wed. night part-time 3rd shift, Ada 638-8178 ext. 4497. Also in tail fur. Answers to in celebrating his 60th birthday on Monday. Superior Furniture employees decorated Church of Lowell on sistance & support for resi- league from 8;30 to 11 area. Janitorial opera- open evenings & Basil. Lowell area. Re- Rodenhouse's office and displayed a big sign in front of the building wishing Tuesday, Oct. 23 from dents of the Cascade p.m. Contact Lowell Rodenhouse a happy birthday. ward. 897-0283. 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets for area's finest retirement tions. Call 530-9360. weekends. Lanes, 897-8443. C49 p49 the turkey dinner may community. Some experi- C49 Legal Notice **** **** Numerals displayed on a post or on a regulation United be purchased from We've got all your ^ ence a must. 2nd and 3rd States Postal Service mailbox located on the same side entertainment needs MUST SELL - 1985 Ford NOTICE OF at the Main Lobby of the LOWELL Annabelle Witten- part-time shift available. RN/LPN - Lowell Medical of the public road at and directly in front of the building ^ covered, call us * LTD, 4 door, full power, ex- MORTGAGE SALE Hall of Justice in the City bach at FMB State # we re the pros. ^ Apply within Sentinel Care Center has positions g S/IIESI of Grand Rapids (that and directly adjacent and in no event distant greater cept seats, $2,800. Call TOWNSHIP than ten (10) feet from the public road right-of-way, Savings Bank (897- Pointe Retirement Com- available for professional WHEREAS, default has being the place of holding . PRIVATE PARTIES munity, 2900 Thornhill, 897-9526 after 5 p.m. which Arabic Numerals shall be readily visible to occup- 4153) or at the church I WEDDINGS nurses to join our health BIG GARAGE SALE - been made in the terms Circuit Court in said NIGHT CLUBS P49 ants of Fire Department vehicles on the public road. entrance under the . BAR MITZVAMS SE. care team. Full and part- One day only. Oct. 20, 9 and conditions of a certain County), of the premises J FAIRS 4 FESTIVALS P c) Every building occupied, used or intended for north portico the SCHOOLS 4 CLUBS C49 time positions are availa- a.m. to 5 p.m. Furniture, mortgage made by Cathy described in said 1986 GMC JIMMY-S-15 mortgage, or so much use as assembly, business, educational, high hazard, evening of the dinner. ble on all shifts. We offer clothes, antiques & misc. L. Malone and Ouane A. NOTICE Sierra Classic, 4x4, thereof as may be neces- industrial, institutional, mercantile or storage occupancy Prices are $6 adults; ^ lite & Xuun ^ FOOD SERVICE OP- an excellent wage, insur- 8765 Bell Rd., Clarksville. Malone, husband and shall have Arabic Numerals displayed in such a manner 65,000 miles, loaded, wife, Mortgagors, to Ben- sary to pay the amount S3 for children 6 thru cSound zSyiU/ni, III PORTUNITY - in one of ance benefits and pleas- as to be readily visible to the occupants of Fire Depart- under warranty, like new, chmark Mortgage Corpo- due, as aforesaid, on said PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting held 12 and children 5 and Lowell's finest corporate ment vehicles on the public road in front of said building. Music tor all occasions ant working environment. ration, a Michigan corpo- mortgage with the interest on the 3rd day of October, 1990 the following ordi- under are free. Take- $9,500. Call 897-7821. GARAGE SALE - In our d) This section shall be construed to mean that if f Jay Vezino ^ settings. Experience pre- For immediate considera- thereon at Eleven percent P49 church basement. First ration, Mortgagee, dated nance was adopted: the Arabic Numerals as hereinafter provided shall be out dinners are avail- ferred, competitive wage. tion and/or more informa- (11%) per annum and all ^ Phone 897-8520 J Congregational Church of ihe 25th day of February, hidden by an awning, overhang or other appurtenance, able by phoning 897- Call 534-9655 Mon. thru tion, please apply in per- legal costs charges and BUILDING NUMBERING ORDINANCE LIVING ROOM FURNI- A.D., 1988, and recorded or if the building is not clearly visible to the occupants 7992. Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lowell. Sat., Oct. 20, 9 expenses, including the at- son or call; Dian Mieren- in the Office of the Register of Fire Department vehicles on the public road, then C48-49 TURE FOR SALE - Fall a.m. to 3 p.m. 404 N. Hud- torney fee allowed by law, C46-51 dorf RN/DON, 350 N. of Deeds for the County of AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, the owner of said building or the person in possession **** colors, excellent condi- son, Lowell. Our church and also any sums which Jim Cook, Jr. Center Street, Lowell, Ml Kent and State of Michi- SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF PERSONS and control thereof, shall have supplementary Arabic tion, $200 or best offer. members are cleaning out may be paid by the under- AND PROPERTY WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF LOW- 25 YEARS OF MAR- SEEKING DEPENDA- 49331 (616) 897-8473. gan, on the 291h day of Numerals in such a manner or place as the Chief of AUCTIONEER Call 676-9347 after 3 p.m. their closets. Brass lamps, signed, necessary to pro- ELL BY THE ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS RE- RIAGE - will be observed BLE MATURE PERSON E.O.E. February, A.D., 1988 in Fire Prevention Office shall determine to be in com- All Types of Sales C49 furniture, old stamps, Liber 2358 of Mortgages tect its interest in the prem- QUIRING THE LOCATION OF IDENTIFICATION on Oct 21 by Dan and - to head a growing parts/ C49tfn pliance with the intent of the Ordinance. on Pages 1386-1389, and ises. NUMBERS UPON BUILDINGS AND PREMISES Mary Kay (Phillips) Nelson (616) 897-8872 supply department for a large dog house, hand e) Homes on private drives must have identification at the First United reel mower, infant clothing The premises described in WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP SO THAT THE SAME CAN numbers posted where said drive joins the public road service & installation com- BE READILY IDENTIFIABLE FOR PROPER AND EF- Methodist Church & toys, much more. WHEREAS, the amount said mortgage are as fol- in addition to those required on the individual premises. pany. Job includes 8 FOR SALE 8 FOR RENTS Educatior Building in laimed to be due on said lows: FICIENT FIRE AND POLICE PROTECTION; FOR CASH! counter & phone sales, ll MAIL DELIVERY SERVICES AND FOR THE CON- Lowell from 2-5 p.m. The mortgage as of the date of Property situated in the (3) Size of Numbers MOVING SALE - Re- VENIENCE OF ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC couple request no gifts, shipping & receiving, or- SAILBOAT FOR SALE - this notice is the sum of City of Wyoming, County The size of the Arabic Numerals on residential buildings For single family, NEW UNFURNISHED frigerator, GE, 18 cu. ft., of Kent, State of Michi- HAVING ANY NEED TO DETERMINE OR DESCRIBE just your attendance. The dering & building and truck C & L Code 40, ^'lO" THIRTY-FOUR shall be at least three (3) inches in height, and the size Nelsons have two multi-family and maintenance. Wages - One and two bed- white, 10-12 years, $150 THOUSAND FOUR gan, to wit; THE LOCATION OF SUCH BUILDING OR PREM- of the Arabic Numerals on all other buildings shall be sloop rig. A lot more boat ISES; TO IMPOSE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLA- daughters, Kellie and handyman specials. commensurate with ex- room apartments. or best offer. Must sell HUNDRED SEVENTY- at least four (4) inches in height. An additional one (1) than a Sunfish or Laser for Lot 128 and part of vac- TION THEREOF; AND TO REPEAL ALL ORDI- Melame. All areas consider- perience. Qualified per- Center Court Apart- 897-6667. TWO AND 75/100 dollars inch shall be added to the size of the Numerals required less money. $800, like ated alley on the south NANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CON- C49 ed. Written offer sons send resume to PO. ments, North Center **** ($34,472.75), for principal for each twenty (20) feet from the roadway greater than new. 897-9261 days. Ask side of Cooks Addition to FLICT THEREWITH. Box 88. Belding, Ml St., Lowell. Across from and interest and, ninety (90) feet or such Numerals shall be displayed in 48 hours. for Roger. 897-5381 even- MOVING SALE-Thurs., the City of Grand Rapids, 48809 Vennen-Chrysler- at the roadway. Complete Formal ings. Oct. 18, 4 to 9 p.m.; Fri., WHEREAS, no suit or pro- according to the plat THE TOWNSHIP OF LOWELL, KENT COUNTY, C49 Dodge. $420 - $480 per Marshall Redder, nctfn Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; ceedings at law or in equity thereof as recorded In MICHIGAN ORDAINS: (4) Color of Numbers Wear Rental month; $250 deposit. Remax, 457-3245. **** Sat., Oct. 20, 9 a.m. - 3 have been instituted to re- liber 12 of plats, on page The color of Arabic Numerals shall be in contrast with NURSING ASSISTANTS Heat, new appliances, This Ordinance shall hereafter be known and cited as C44tfn p.m. Bumper pool table, cover the debt secured by 4. the immediate background on which they are mounted. - Now you can begin your carport, decorator the Lowell Township Building Numbering Ordinance. WEDDINGS OR 5 BEDROOM HOME-on refrigerator, snowblower, said mortgage or any part The Arabic Numerals shall be displayed as will permit career at Lowell Medical blinds. Call 897-0099 The redemption period 10 wooded acres, 2200 picnic table, windows, thereof, and default having the same to be readily visible during all hours of normal OTHER SPECIAL HANDYMAN-Will do odd Care Center Career Op- day or night. been made whereby the shall be 6 months from A. Numbering of Buildings. daytime. pines, pole barn & horse clothes for large men & (1) The Assignment of Numbers. jobs. None too small. Will portunities are available Clltfn power of sale contained in the date of such sale, un- OCCASIONS barn, 76th St., $152,000. women, kid's & teens. The number assigned by the Kent County Road Com- rake and haul leaves, fail for Certified and Non-Cer- said mortgage has be- less determined aban- B. Penalties. Call 868-6716. Something for everyone. mission in accordance with the regulations of the United yardwork, etc. Call 897- tified Nursing Assistants. LOWELL I APART- come operative. doned in accordance Any person, firm or corporation which violates any of C48-50 States Postal Service and pertaining to any building in 6164, leave message. 10939 Spicewood, with 1948CL 600.3241a In the provisions of the within Ordinance shall be deemed Join our team and learn **** MENTS - applications for Eastgate, Lowell. which case the redemp- the Township of Lowell shall be the number to which guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to C47-50 the art and science of 1 & 2 bedroom apart- NOW THEREFORE, by tion period shall be 30 reference is hereinafter made. $100.00. Each day that a violation continues shall be nursing care. We offer an ments. 1 bedroom starts irtue ot the power of sale FOR SALE - Mary Greg- 1) days from tne date of considered a separate offense. excellent wage, insurance IONIA ANTIQUE 4 contained in said mortgage (2) The Placement of Numbers. ory crystal. Large at $237, 2 bedrooms such sale. and pursuant to the statute a) Every residential building located at a distance benefits and pleasant pieces. 1 pr. cranberry $279. Many extras. Equal COLLECTIBLE MAR- C. Effective Date. RIDGEVIEW DAVIS of the State of Michigan in no greater than ninety (90) feet from the closest public working environment. For 18" vases; Ipr. blue 14" Housing Opportunity. Call KET - Sunday, Oct. Dated October 17,1990 This Ordinance sha'l take effect thirty days after the such case made and pro- road right-of-way shall have Arabic Numerals displayed 1HOPPING CENTER ELECTRIC immediate consideration vases; 1 pr. cobalt 12" 897-7135. 28, Ionia Fflrg rounds. publication date. All ordinances or parts of ordinances vided, NOTICE IS at. on or above the front door, which Arabic Numerals Quality • Service and/or more information, vases. If interested, C49-49-50 South M-66, Ionia, Ml, Benchmark Mortgage in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. HEREBY GIVEN that on shall be readily visible to occupants of Fire Department Deperfdabihty please apply in person or **** 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ad- Corporation, Mortgagee The foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the Lowell 2173 W MAIN ST., reply to P.O. Box 73, THURSDAY, the 29th day vehicles on the public road. call; Vilma Abbgy, RN # Township Board at a special meeting held on the 3rd RESIDENTIAL Lowell, Ml 49331 with BUILDING FOR RENT - mission is $1.50. of November, 1990, at b) Every residential building located at a distance LOWELL Charles A. Forrest, Jr. of October, 1990. COMMERCIAL Staff Development, 350 S.A.S.E. West Main. Lowell. Availa- Thousands of anti- 10:00 o'clock in the fore- greater than ninety (90) feet from the closest public Attorney at Law Carol L. Wells, Clerk LIGHT INDUSTRIAL N. Center Street, Lowell, C48 ble 1st of Nov. $225 a ques and collectibles. noon, local time, said road right-of-way shall have Arabic Numerals displayed 703 E. Court Street Township of Lowell PH. 897-6411 Ml 49331 (616)897-8473. month. Call 698-1896 Rain or shine. II lortgage will be forec- at. on or above the front door, and shall have Arabic Ph. 676-9574 Flint, Ml 48503 E.O.E C49 P49-50 losed at a sale at public au- ction to the highest bidder Telephone (313) 238-4030 Classified, cont'd., pg. 27 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, October 17, 1990 • Page 28 Deficit budgeting provides Lowell with excess revenue Il now pays $1.10. It lakes price has sky-rocketed to wilh the same results. before running out." Anticipating a lough year. 90 budget had Lowell operat- 1,300 gallons of no lead for $1.03. Gary Kemp. assistant ing in a $264,117 deficit. The While Lowell was Of that $ 1.07 million in the Lowell lo fill its tanks. Il used "It's definitely a concern budgeted for a $264,II7 de- general fund, $44,000 actu- superintendent. planned purpose in doing this was to lo cost Lowell 55.8 cents a and it will have an effect on ficit. il ended the fiscal I989- ally is used for the Lowell, Lowell Schools' 1989-90 help tighten the strings on gallon for no-lead, now the our operational cost." budget, keeping that in mind. spending. The strategy is 90 school year with excess Caledonia. Thomapple-Kel- Kemp's anticipated 1989- used by many, but nol always revenues totaling $II7.0I8. logg Community Education What does this mean? Instead Consortium. of the 1989 fund balancc "As always, 85 perccnt of dropping from $953,298 to the expenditures is toward $689. 1818 it increased to salaries, fringe benfils and in- Eari is th* oldest title of nobilitY in the British peerage, $1,070, 316. struction." Kemp said. and third in rank behind duke and marquis. ^ "With a million dollars in Of the $11.9 million re- TOWNSHIP OF the fund balancc. the school venues generated. $7.3 mil- will not have lo borrow lion was through properly VERGENNES money to pay bills. This will taxes and $4.3 million came save ihe district interest ex- through intergovernmental penses and add interest in- revenues. 55 or older? come money lo the revenue Concerns Kemp holds for side." Kemp said. the upcoming fiscal school We've just reduced the cost of PUBLIC NOTICE Lowell's budget has in- year include oil prices and the creased drastically over a post-election fallout. homeowners insurance 30%!: period of a year. The 1988-89 "It's almost a "given' that VERGENNES TOWNSHIP budget was set al approxi- following an election, Here's why! Our statistics show * PLANNING COMMISSION mately $10.5 million, the schools will sustain a five that homeownen 55 and older have 1989-90 budget was set al al percent reduction in state fewer and less costly losses than other K Notice is hereby given that the Vergennes roughly $11.9 million and aid." Kemp said. age groups. Township Planning Commission will conduct Kemp says the budget has in- It takes 7,000 gallons for So it's only fair to charge you less r a public hearing on; creased lo $13 million for Ihc the Lowell School system lo for your homeowners insurance. [ 1990-91. "Based on the $13 fill its propane tanks. The xAuto-Owners Insurance TUESDAY. OCTOBER 23. 1990 million budget our fund price of propane has jumped tome CM equity should be al $3 mil- from 56.7 cents a gallon lo TtiNoPM^hfih' at 7:30 p.m. at the Vergennes Township Hall. lion," Kemp warns. "Our 78.1. Lowell uses 4,600 gal- lons of diesel to fill its tanks. 10381 Bailey Drive. Lowell. Michigan to obtain $1.07 million fund balance *1 public comment on the following amendments would operate our growing Prior to the oil crunch, Low- to the Vergennes Township Zoning Ordi- school system three weeks ell paid 65.8 cents a gallon. The PATTON nance: JRB AGENCY ai I. GENERAL INSURANCE HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION The proposed amendments would provide for the establishment by the Vergennes Township CITY OF LOWELL Board of a Historic Districts Commission and would specify the duties and authority of the Historic Districts Commission in advising the PUBLIC NOTICE Township Board on establishing and main- taining Historic Districts, Historic Landmarks and Historic Sites. ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS 1 DALE TRIPLETT • GERALD PATTON II p. 835 W. Main, Lowell, Michigan 49331 SITE CONDOMINIUMS The Department of Public Works will conduct £ a hydrant flushing program of the complete The proposed amendments, developed as a system from October 22 through October 26, ' 897-9253 result of the provisions of the Condominium 1990. Some customers will experience loss of m water pressure and/or loss of water. Act (Act 59 of Michigan Public Acts of 1978) Saranac 642-9401 City of Lowell ft and the growing interest in utilizing this Act Water Department as a basis for subdivision of property, would amend the Vergennes Township Zoning Ordi- nance to specify the conditions under which Legal Notices the Condominium Act would be used in Ver- gennes Township. Included would be an ex- panded definition of what constitutes a "lot" 25 Year STATE OF MICHIGAN for zoning purposes, expansion of present or- CIRCUIT COURT PRESENT: Anniversary HON. JAMES L BANKS dinance provisions concerning private roads COUNTY OF IONIA Circuit Court Judge and streets (see part III of this notice) and the Dan and Mary Kay ORDER TO ANSWER Case No. 90-B-13,052-DM addition of a new section covering Site Con- (Phillips) Nelson On the 17th day of May, 1990, x) dominium Subdivisions. This new section Come help them celebrate ELLEN L JONES an action was filed, by Plain- would contain definitions and review and ap- 4 on Oct. 21st at the First' SSN 288-48-9710 tiff, ELLEN L. JONES, against proval procedures to ensure that properties United Methodist Church | PLAINTIFF the said Defendant, CLAUDE developed under the Condominium Act in- Education Bldg. in Lowell E. JONES, In this Court for an clude all applicable zoning and development from 2-5 p.m. vs. Absolute Divorce. standards of Vergennes Township. |Th€ couple request no gifts,- IT IS HEREBY ORDERED just your attendance. CLAUDE E. JONES that the Defendant, CLAUDE III SSN 133-34-6161 The Nelsons have two E. JONES, shall answer to PRIVATE ROADS DEFENDANT daughters, Kellie & Melanie* take such other action as may At a session of said Court held be permitted by law on or be- The proposed amendments would expand at the Courthouse In the City ,ore ,he 1 st day of November, \f existing ordinance provisions and would in- * of lonla, in said County on the 1 clude, but not be limited to, private roads that •W f Vkf tV^J VNft Vsgl-VVf f 13th day of September, 1990. would be constructed as part of a property Failure to comply with this subdivided under the Condominium Act. The Order will result in Judgment proposed amendments would specify the by Default against said Defen- easements, construction details, surfacing, dant for relief demanded in the naming and maximum number of lots permit- Complaint filed in this action. ted on a private road. Also included would be HON. JAMES L BANKS the approval procedures TO be required by the ADVANCED Circuit Court Judge Township, including a maintenance agree- ment. easement agreement and deed restric- AUTO GLASS ATTESTED; A TRUE COPYf| tions to provide perpetual private mainte- Advanced Techniques, Old Fashion Values Barbara A. Trierweiler nance of a private road at a reasonable and Clerk of Ionia County necessary standard. WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT (616) 242-8401 The proposed ordinance amendments are on STONE CHIP REPAIR or 897-4912 EXAMINED, file at the Vergennes Township Hall and may COUNTERSIGNED & be reviewed during regular business hours "Give Me A Break, I'll Fix It! ENTERED. Barbara A. Trierweiler Monday and Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 • 24 Hour Mobile Service Clerk of Ionia County p.m. Written comments will also be considered • Over 10 Years Experience if received by the Township Clerk prior to the • Quality Guaranteed Richard Heath (P-26243) close of the public hearing. Attorney-at-Law Gil Wise 215 W. Main St. Planning Commission Chairman Lowell, Ml 49331 897-9480 As 1 opened one of my favorite "new" oldies, one mother hide who we are, especially from children. They need lo The Lowell Area Schools Red Ribbon Committee, in cried out. "Oh, no! Nol Goldilocks and the Three Bears! I've always know that we are learning. But even more than that, to finish in the top 10. "That's cooperation with Chapter I, Lowell Community Education the team goal. I think it's one read that so many limes that I could throw up." The laughter they need to know that we arc growing. It gives them hope, Shoe clerks have been using those little wooden measur- and Parent-Teacher Clubs, is sponsoring a day of informative ing sticks since 1657. that followed that remark told me that they well understood even when we make mistakes. And that's some recipe, don't workshops this fall. The purpose of the workshops is to her complaint. you think? explore issues related to children and a healthy family life, But ladies," I protested, "I have some new ingredients for BB, continued . and will be geared toward adult and teen participation. To- ELECTRICITY. pics will include: Kids Against Crime, Attention Deficit excised and the incision was then closed with sutures. This be a tremendous point gaurd four steals against Rogers, both games. The Arrows shot Hyperactivity Disorder, Sexual Abuse. Coping With Di- was aboul the only way that gallbladder stones could be for Lowell before she is Amett followed with eight 32 percent from the floor vorce and Single Parent Families, Coping With Death. Stress HEALTH "cured". Management, Developing A Healthy Sexuality In Children. With through " points. against the Hawks and 30 xt> Today, with the use of a laser, the surgeon makes a couple Because of off-the-court Lowell's field goal shoot- percent against the Spartans, Wellness and Nutrition and MORE! Please mark your calen- Dr. Paul Gauthier of small puncture wounds in the abdomen, inserting a dar now, and plan on participating in the workshops on problems Lowell played ing percentage was down in & laparoscope and laser and dissects the gallbladder from its Saturday. November 10, 1990 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. without the services of Dr. Jim Lang bed. The surgeon then removes ihe gall sac and stones senior-center Erica Hacken- in the Lowell Middle School. Registration fee: $2.00. through one of the small incisions. The surgeon closes the i bruch. Babysitting will be provided. Call 897-8434 for information. small incision with sutures and the patienl is off to the "A blessing from all the •ecovery room. The surgery is nol quite as simple as it OFF THE BLOTTER troubles we had this week, is LASER SURGERY FOR GALLBLADDER REMOVAL ounds. In fact, the procedure takes aboul as long as perform- that Renee Nugent found her- Steven DeHaan, 34, of Kentwood was involved in a prop- ng a cholecystectomy ihe traditional way, but the post-opera- self." Akers said. "She was erty damage accident when he struck the rear of a vehicle The laser has been used increasingly the past several years ive discomfort andrecuperation i s much shorter. The patient just tremendous in her effort driven by David Bridges Jr., 21, of Sunfield on Main St. in the medical field for treatment of a variety of diseases, generallyremains i n the hospital for two days and can usually against Rogers and again on at Amity, Oct. 11. from treatment of skin lesions to removal or destruction of relum lo work in a one week. Thursday against Sparta." Shani Watson, 17, and her passenger, l7yearold Kristine cancers throughout the body. Recently these techniques have Laser surgery is not recommended if the gallbladder is The Arrow junior tallied a l.uurtsema, both of Lowell, sustained injuries in an accident been used in the treatment of gallbladder stones. Today we acutely infected or if the palient has stones in the biliary team-high 15 points against Oct. 8 al Hudson and Hunt St., when their car was struck are going lo review Endoscopic Laser Cholecystectomy - tree outside of ihe gallbladder, but in most cases of gallstones Rogers and cleared the I mm behind by a pickup truck driven by Tilden Pinckney, removal of the gallbladder without major surgery. it is a very effective alternative lo traditional surgery. boards of 14 rebounds. In the 52, also of Lowell. In the past, gallbladder surgery has been considered a Endoscopic laser cholecsytectomy is an exciting break- game against the Spartans, Christopher Allison, 23, of Belding backed into a semi- major operation, requiring a postoperative stay in the hospital through in the treatment of a very common problem, which Nugent netted eight points truck in Erb's Lumber Co. lot, Oct. 9. No injuries were for several days, followed by recuperation at home for at will revolutionize treatment of gallbladder disease, resulting and ripped down a game-high reported; least 4-6 weeks prior lo reluming to work. An incision was in decreased pain and discomfort, a shorter hospital slay, 16 rebounds. "Nugent really Lawrence Conrad, 56, of Clarksville struck a car owned made in the upper abdomen, the gallbladder was surgically minimal scarring and a faster relum to work. picked it up," he said. by Daniel DeHaan, 36, of Lowell while attempting to back Akers also had high praise I from a parking space in a private lot on West Main St., •/ for the play of Jen Wieland, Oct. II. Brandi Phillips and Vicki Vi- Andrew Quada of Lowell reported to Lowell Police his dean, who came into a dif- li car was struck by a hit and run driver while it was parked ficult situation and played on Hudson St. near Elizabeth, Oct. 10. very well both on the boards Ronald Schreiner, 25, of Ionia was arrested Oct. 9 on a and on defense. "They did a warrant issued by 63rd District Court for Criminal Sexual teriffic job in a tough situa- j Conduct, 2nd Degree. tion," Akers said. Issued Appearance Tickets to 63rd District Court for Estrella Calvo netted five Minor In Possession of Alcohol Oct. 5 was Matthew Kelley, of 10 shots against Sparta as 18, of Lowell. she led Lowell with 12 h Four tires were taken in a breaking and entering of the V points. Czamopis tallied f Lowell Tire Center on West Main St. Oct. 8. The matter eight points and accounted k remains under investigation at this time. for seven steals. The senior Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Oct. guard posted 12 points and Tanya Czamopis sets to Are up a short jumper just 10 by Lowell officers was Vemon Belknap. 49, of Lowell. inside the lane against Sparta. Arrested and taken to the Kent County Jail on a warrant Oct. 9 was William Baughn, 18, of Lowell. David Longway, 23, of Lowell struck the rear of a car driven by Melissa Baldwin, 21, also of Lowell in a parking Vjuiuo w..— lot on East Main St.. Oct. 10. No one was injured. Don't do it! The third prong is Suffering from a medical problem, Mark Kepler, 37, of IBOAOWAV, LOWELL 1) Rockford struck a car on Main Sl. al Ridge view Dr. when 106 N. B' there because the appiiance he crossed the center line. The vehicle was driven by James Oocu/nenf f Wert, 46, of Lowell. Kepler then struck a parked car on Main near Division St. owned by Thomas Yonker ot Lowell. must be grounded to avoid No injuries were reported in either accident, which occurred Economical Oct. 10. electric shock. Arrested for Driving While License Suspended, 2nd Of- tense, on Oct. 14 was Ronald Conley, 22, of Lowell. Instant Harold Lielzke, 64, of Lowell backed his car into a car driven by Mary Vezino, 34, also of Lowell, in a parking lot on East Main St., Oct. 13. LOWELL t) WINDSHIELD Chip Repair It Really Works!! FAX-IT LIGHT & POWER Call ADVANCED Auto Glass from the Buyers Grade "Ouwed luj ike Vwpk oi LmM" (616) 242-8401 • 897-4913 127 N. Broadway • Lowell, Ml 24 Hours - Mon. thru Sat. i mweB ledaer oW* ADVANCED Techniques - Old Fashion Values 897-8402 Lowell s "Dog Pound" is a rabid follower of Red Arrow girls' basketball. Grrr. ^ Insurance Deductibles Waived The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday. October 17, 1990 - Page 24 TOWN TALK The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, October 17, 1990 - Page 25