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Volume 37 Issue 50 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Christmas through Lowell rings in the holiday spirit by Emma Pa I ova hat started for crafters to sell their area during the three-day outasavvalk- crafts," said Barbara period from Nov. 14 through Wl h r o u g h Schmaltz, volunteer and Nov. 16. seven crafters* homes in the marketing coordinator for "Our goal is to bring Suffolk Street neighborhood the Lowell Area Chamber business to Lowell while has grown into a major of Commerce. providing a pleasurable event signaling the holiday The tour features 44 experience/' said Schmaltz. season. homes, businesses and "It's one of the events that The 17th annual churches offering a wide makes us well known." Christmas through Lowell array of delightful gifts. It is not unusual for tour this year features old The vendors are scattered shoppers to pile up in a van mainstays such as 'Sleigh from as far as Parnell to and go from place to place, Bells and Holly' at the arts the downtown core. And according to Schmaltz. council, as well as new the wares are many from "This is when people crafters and businesses. woodwork items to Cabin start their Christmas
Amongc- the emenzincr c"r Comfort honey. Usually shopping," said Schmaltz. crafters are Abba Pottery, more than one crafter Most crafters donate Lailo Designs. Jay-Tee is stationed at a certain gifts for a drawing of the Products, Christine's location. post cards at the end of the Confections and Crafts Over the years, the event. One person then wins and The Comfy Home. event, coinciding with the a whole basket of gifts. New businesses on the tour huntinc season, has erown The chamber has sent include The Hanger and tremendously. Annual ly 2,S()() post cards to people Daisy Floral and Gifts. it attracts thousands of who have attended in the "This is an opportunity shoppers to the downtown past.
Teresa Baker of Backyard Boutique along with the Lily Pad is one of many stops on this year's Christmas tour. Mock election held at Alto Elementary The students of Alto well as other "issues" on the stick (live choices), favorite have spoken with their vote. ballot including movie for non-chocolate candy (live On Tuesday, Alto students movie night (three choices), choices), and favorite made their way to the "polls" favorite color M&M (six patriotic holiday (five in our Media Center and cast choices), favorite food on a choices). Election 2008 yields their vote for president as record voter turnout
by Emma Palova clerk Betty Morlock, the like in Vergennes Township t was an emotional presidential election 2()0S congregated outside the day for most, was exciting. She recalls a township hall under a Iregardless the party young man coming to vote, canop\. vote. The young and the old who looked too voumi. General election on voted for the lirst time, from "He had just turned Nov. 4, 2008 has now college students to retirees. IS," she said. "It was his entered history. On this day, They Hocked to the polls lirst vote. That was very American people elected from far and near, voting cool, to see the young and Barack Obama, 47. the absentee in distant corners the old vote. 1 saw a lot of Election results, of the world, because it young kids." cont'd., pg. 3 mattered. It was a beautiful For Lowell city November day, some voters
Saturday's game moved to Grand Haven The site for the regional championship game between Lowell and Muskegon has been switched from Hackley Stadium in Muskegon to Grand Haven High School's Gene Rothi Memorial Field, (at Grand Haven Buccaneer Stadium) Kickoff between the two undefeated teams is scheduled for I p.m. The results are in: Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in the athletic office on Thursday • President - McCain 61 percent over Obama 39 percent and Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. The gates will open at noon. • Movie -101 Dalmations 44 percent Fans traveling to the game should take 96 west to the Nunica/Spring • M&M - Blue 35 percent Lake (M-104) exit. Turn left at the exit. Follow the road south through Grand • Food on a stick - Cotton Candy 33 percent Haven to Ferris St. Turn right, the school is on the right. Non-Chocolate candy - Skittles 30 percent - Air Heads 29 percent • Patriotic Holiday - Fourth of July 80 percent. THK LOWF.IJ. LEIMJKR - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,2008 - PAGE 2 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,2008 - PAGE 3 Monday at the Roth-Gerst Service. She attended St. Open season for medicare Funeral Home. Memorial James Lutheran Church in Lady Arrows Varsity Club Mk contributions may be made Montague and St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Spring prescription drug coverage to. Faith Bible Church of holds annual father-daughter dance Lake prior to that. Dorothy 1 Alto, c/o Roth-Gerst Funeral by Vonda Van Til, I Home. loved reading, music and The Lady Arrows father-daughter dance on Along with several Social Security Public The annual event is preceded in death by her the beauty of Duck Lake. Varsity Club of Lowell High Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Cherry members of the Lady Arrows A ffairs Specialist a fundraiser for the Lady husband,Art. She is survived Her family included one School hosted its annual Creek Elementary. Varsity Club, approximately FONGER Do you have Medicare coverage? Do you take Arrows Varsity Club. The son, Hoyt (Janet) Fonger of 85 girls in second and third by her children, Yanetta Surrounded by loving prescription medication? Would you like help paying your Lady Arrows Varsity Club is 'Mickey' (Ron) Dawson, Richland; three daughters; grade from Alto, Cherry care, the Good Shephard premiums, deductibles or co-payments? If the answer to a Lowell High School club Marva (Ronald Hayes) Jane Fonger (Roy Vosberg) Creek and Murray Lake called home his faithful these questions is yes, then we have important news for founded by Kathy Talus, mm and Lucy (Brent) Yemc, both Elementary Schools enjoyed Casler and Barb (Nick) one, Dorothy M. Fonger of you. a long-time LHS teacher of Wisconsin, and Becky the evening of dance, food NEW EXHIBIT Welemirov; sisters, Pat Whitehall, on November 6, If you're a Medicare beneficiary who has not enrolled and coach, before her (Lee) Hughes of Florida; and fun. Crothers and Arlene (Stan) 2008. She was born May in the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program, you may death. Its focus is to honor Francisan Life Process Center, 11650 Downes a grandson, Eric Hughes Nicole Halbeisen, co- Hartger; grandchildren, 17, 1924, in Melrose Park, do so during the open season, which begins Nov. 15 and female athletes from LHS St. will be presenting "Rejoicing in the Simple & of Florida; and a brother, chairperson of the event Melonie (Doug) Warner, III., to Rudolph and Helene ends Dec. 31. and provide leadership and the Profound," a collection of work by members of Tracy (Mark) Marentette, (Kuhlmann) Luurs. She Ronald (Bridgette) Luurs welcomed everyone. Each If you also have limited income and resources, you also networking opportunities. the Calligraphic Society of Grand Rapids, Nov. 17- ANDERSON Vektra Casler, Dawn Brown, lived in the Spring Lake area of Arizona. A memorial may qualify for extra help which could be worth more than girl received a carnation, a Any high school girl who Jan. 16, 2009. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri., or Lillian L. Anderson, aged service was held Monday. goodie bag containing fun Ross (Loretta) Casler; great for many years. On August $3,600 per year. has earned a varsity letter 77 of Lowell, formerly of Memorial donations may items, and a framed picture weekends by appointment. For more information, call grandchildren, Blake, Brice, 23, 1952, in Montague she To qualify for the extra help, you must be receiving in a MHSAA sanctioned Alto, passed away Tuesday, Kendra, Brady, and Justin. be made to the building of the father-dauohter 897-7842. married Richard Fonger, who Medicare and have: c sport and maintains good November 4,2008. She was fund of St. James Lutheran couple. Fifty-three door Memorial service was held preceded her in death. She • Income limited to $15,600 for an individual or citizenship and grades church, 8669 Stebbins St., prizes donated from local had been a homemaker and $21,000 for a married couple living together. qualifies for admittance. CALL FOR AUDITIONS Montague, MI 49437 businesses, including Proud to be Michigan^ Insurance Company had worked as a rural letter • Resources limited to $11,990 for an individual or Robin Briggs, Dee Crowley, Thebes Players are casting 13 parts for "Beanie & carrier for the U.S. Postal $23,970 for a married couple living together. Resources McDonald's, Pep Talk, and We're dcdicatcd to serving only Michigan Saraii Ellis, and Patty Sellner the Bamboozling Book Machine." Auditions areTues., include such things as bank accounts, stocks and bonds. We Ada Lowell 5, were also eommunities. Nobody eares as much about serve as advisors. Nov. 18 and Thurs., Nov. 20 at 6-8 p.m. and Sat., Nov. protecting you, c> by Emma Palova She has affordable prices "1 don't think about in hard times. Most people Tummy Tuck jeans or other "It's been a positive For Kristina Laux, and great service. Laux is economy, business is great barely buy groceries, gas and brand name products helped experience," she said. owner of The Hanger, on the Christmas tour for the for me;' said Laux. heat in a bad economy. They the situation. Even though, she is business has been good, first time. But. flair does not fly have to save on utilities and But, she has no regrets. closing the new location luxury items. Over the last two years, on West Main Street by the Two years ago, Judy Folsom got to know the end of this month, Harmon Viewp Folsom, owner of L4 people of Lowell. holds hopes she will some Boutique, had high hopes "I thoroughly enjoyed day open a new storefront. Looking of bringing fashion to Main working with the public," In the meantime, she u Back Street in Lowell. she said. Folsom plans to be wants to write and do an closing as of Jan. 1. archeological dig. "Clothes are too To The Editor the population by one. It's a doe that has one or two fawns m expensive," said Folsom, For 21-year-old Mom Yvonne said every year. Every doe taken could drop the population by "wholesale prices make the Sarah Harmon, owner of she would reconsider up to three immediately and that expands exponentially retail cost unreasonable for Fashionista Flair, having partnerships in the future. Dear Editor, over the years. That makes much more sense if you are i the public." her own business was an Liz Baker. Lowell Area For quite awhile now I have been reading about the supporting population control. Folsom knows she eye opening experience. She Chamber of Commerce young people around here wanting a skate park. I've read Some of the little immature bucks taken are too young & can't buy the numbers as the opened her storefront on director says it's important pros and cons. Here's my two cents. to have even had a chance to compete for dominance to keep a positive attitude. big box retail stores do. She Main Street one year ago in If a skate park was a money making entity private and breeding which helps to create a healthier, stronger "It's a tough economy never wanted to compete September. enterprise would have already built one in the area. The deer herd. I feel the tradition of posing with rifle in hand It was a big step up from but the businesses are with them in the first place. way I see it that leaves the young folks to raise money for holding the head of a dead buck (sometimes a wee, small So, now she is closing what she had started out of holding their own," she the park and ask the city for a place to build it. I believe that baby buck) is more a macho thing than population control. the retail part of her business, home as a personal shopper said. "We need to stay the process of getting the park built would be an invaluable I realize this is tradition (1 even have one of my own) but By Shelly MacNaughton even though Folsom will for customers. Finally, focused and support the lesson for the people involved. These young people would then let's be honest and not rationalize it as population continue alterations. Harmon had her own venue, local shopping district. This learn how to raise funds, work with the public and be well control. "We just can't continue for the inventory brought weekend will kick off the into the government processes. I do wonder how the skate I'd like to see more of a focus on deer management. 125 YEARS AGO to iiive the service," she from all over the world, in holiday season for many park would be maintained. Who would pay for all that that Perhaps this could include requiring a certain number of THE LOWELL JOURNAL said. downtown. retailers." entails? What better way to teach these youngsters how does taken before receiving a buck permit or raising the NOVEM Sarah Harmon by the Paris table w ith all items on sale at Fashionista Flair, as well Not even famous things work in the adult world. Think of the future leaders price of a buck permit to encourage more doe permits. A plank removed from the sidewalk north of the as at L4. that the city might have because of the lessons learned by Probably no solution is perfect but let's start changing congregational church leaves a hole large enough and deep doing all the work themselves. This park could end up the mentality from trophy hunting simply for the sake of enough for a child to fall into. Ought to be attended to before Principal updates school board members on intervention initiative being a good people investment for the city. getting some sort of antlers to true deer management. That somebody breaks a leg. 1 have heard that a spot near Stony Creek Park could would be cool. Sojourner Truth is very ill at Battle Creek. The Lowell School planning a food drive and excellence. 1 would like to administrators, faculty and would just like to congra- be getting new carpet in the be made available. Since I moved to the Lowell area Thanks, Dogs have done considerable damage in Hocks of board held its regular mee- considering various chari- thank the bus drivers and staff is monitoring all areas tulate Tricia on all her work majority of the building, a seven years ago, 1 have not seen Richards Park being used ting Monday night. Parker Peggy Covert sheep owned by J. F. Cilley, H. Stark, J. Ferney, and D. H. table giving opportunities. mechanics for their dedica- pertinent to student achieve- to insure success for all stu- new roof of the north wing, very much. Since the skating rink was built I've noticed English. Liu, the student council re- Exams are next week and tion." said Mikulski. ment. For instance, if a par- dents," said Mark Lessens, new marker and tack boards, a far greater number of people using it. This park would presentative from Lowell Nov. 21 marks the end of High school principal, ticular student is struggling president of the Board of electrical and heating upgra- be more centralized and closer to any businesses that the High School, offered a re- the first trimester. Tricia Murphy-Alderman academically, behavioral ly, Education. 100 YEARS AGO des. Cherry Creek work will skaters might use. port on the recent activities Dear Editor, Larry Mi kill ski spoke updated the board on the or having attendance issues, The school board ap- include upgrades to HVAC THE LOWELL LEDGER I was recently in Manistee. They have a skate park at the high school. There briefly about the recently hich school intervention ini- A Nov. 3 City Council meeting opened a public NOVEM * j c steps are taken to intervene proved the request for star- and electrical. "We hope to was a successful blood that was expensive. Call the city manager. I was recently hearing to all comments in the forming of a Lowell Cable completed bus fleet inspec- tiative. This initiative inclu- with that student and parents ting Phase 2 of the construc- get bids just before Christ- Reports from teachers showed an excellent attendance drive on Oct. 31 with over in Ludington. They have a less expensive park that was TV Endowment Advisory Board, but before I go any tion. "This is the fourth time des short term and long term to help guarantee success. tion project for Lowell Area mas. We look to continue of pupils during the month of October. 100 pints of blood collec- spearheaded by the chief of police. I was recently in Byron further you should know that the city council was against out of the last five years we plans for specialized student "The ultimate goal of this Schools. Phase 2 will in- our work of maintaining our Raymond Bergin, member of the physics class, recently ted. The student council is Center. South of town on Byron Center Avenue there is a an advisory board from the very beginning. It was a private received a 'certificate * of interventions. A team of program is to insure that clude updates to the bus ga- buildings and looking out added to the laboratory equipment a neatly made wheel and skate park next to the government offices. It did not look group, their lawyer and their persistence that brought all students of Lowell High rage, Bushnell, Alto, Cherry for safety for our students," axle for use while studying machines. like it cost a lot. Many of us have tastes for steak but are forth the opportunity for a community advisory board for st School receive diplomas," Creek, and Runciman ele- said Pratt. Editor Winchester of Clarksville was a caller at THE Advanced Eyecare Professionals, Nov. 1 living on a hamburger budget. These kind of decisions the LCTV Fund. What stands out in this almost two year said Murphy-Alderman. mentary schools. "Most "MEAP is packed up LEDGER office Monday. on the part of our young folks could also be good life quagmire with the city council is the council's endeavor New initiatives taking place of the work is centered at and sent back, we expect re- Lowell Community Eyecare Day lessons. to use its authority to have the final say on how the as part of this program in- Bushnell, Alto and Cherry sults mid-December to early 75 YEARS AGO Eric Nelson endowment funds will be spent. Could this public hearing clude an ACT prep class, Creek. We will be relocating January," said Roger Bea- THE LOWELL LEDGER A Huge Success! mentor assignments to help be nothing more than a sham producing a false premise the Bushnell office as a mat- rup, curriculum director. AND ALTO SOLO pair students with similar that the constituents of Lowell will have a say in how the ter of safety," said superin- 'The work of educa- NOVEM A Special Thank You... interests, tutoring, etc. "1 tendent Greg Pratt. Alto will endowment funds will be spent? Who will pick the members tion has changed, we are Butter in cold storage adds no heat to the youngster's Dear Editor, to all the sponsors and volunteers! individualizing every stu- of the advisory board, will it be the city council? A member I've been reading with interest the letters to the Editor body, according to the dairy industry at Michigan, which has Sponsors: dent's education as best as of the council said that the council did compromise. 1 concerning hunting. Having grown up in a hunting family called a meeting at East Lansing, November 21, to discuss we can," said Pratt. "Des- wouldn't call our city council compromising with their Lowell Lions Club ways of reducing the stocks now awaiting consumption. pite the doom and gloom of where putting venison on the table was a necessity and out right demand to have the final say in how the LCTV Thornapple Valley Lions Club Consumption of butler has dropped during the past few the economy, Lowell stands having felt the exhilaration of the hunt myself I can relate Funds will be spent and their picking of the members that Alto Lions Club years. This is in many cases a mistaken economy because out as a district whose lights to many of the letters in support of hunting. But I wonder would be the make up the advisory board. Knights of Columbus - Parnell this food product has fuel, energy, and health values which are shining bright, thanks to if I could ask you to explore another perspective which To me that sounds a little one sided. 1 believe that if Farmers Insurance - Dave Emmette everyone involved in that," might support the individual who feels "hunting isn't cool the city council picks the advisory board it will just add should be included on the daily menus for every family. State Farm - Deborah Wilks said board member Nancy anymore." to the mistrust much of the community already has with People in the United States eat only 17 pounds of butter • Heating & air-conditioning • Wall hung boilers & water heaters Great Clips Hair Salon Hopkins. Pratt would also I've watched the deer hunt over the past number the city council. Choosing the advisory board with some while Canadians are eating 25 pounds and while many was • Geo Thermal systems • Radiant floor heat • Snow melt systems Innereactive Media 'Whole house generators • Duct work • Humidifiers -/jTOV like to remind parents that of years as our deer population continues to grow. My kind of out of a hat pick system guided by members of the Europeans consume even greater amounts. Harbor University SALES, SERVICE AND INSTALLATION, UPGRADES, NEW HOMES students are off the week of frustration is the focus on killing the bucks. Even the community would be a fair way. website e-mail Chimera Design www.HeatingCoolingOnline.com [email protected] Thanksgiving. contests are "First Buck" rather than "First Deer." Sincerely, 50 YEARS AGO E-quip Co. Inc Using hunting as a form of population control makes Jim Howard THE LOWELL LEDGER Lowell Ledger no sense if all the focus is on bucks. Killing a buck drops NOVEM BC Pizza Buys Chiropractic James Kerr, 54, was fatally injured at an early hour Sdw 53 people from 5 years to 77 years Saturday morning when the jeep he was driving left the old for their Complete Eye Exams Better Care. Better Results. road, struck two trees and rolled into a ditch a quarter mile Making 51 pairs of glasses, with safe west of Lincoln Lake Rd, on Bailey Drive. James Kerr was polycarbonate lenses , scratch & UV Aaron j. Buys, D.C. unmarried and lived with his mother, Mrs. George Kerr, and protective coating Writing to the editor... was well remembered in West Michigan as a boxer. In 1929 48 total pairs of glasses collected & he won the national flyweight amateur championship in We are now accepting new patients and look forward The requirements are: donated to the Lions club "Recycle For All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All Boston after defeating every opponent brought before him. Sight" program to caring for you and your family. that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. Had 21 volunteers throughout the day Letters that contain statements that are libelous will not be published. 25 YEARS AGO Call today to make an appointment or setup a $11,153 worth of products and services All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. THE GRAND VALLEY LEDGER Dr. Flohr is also donating donated for that day complimentary consultation! NOVEM $2,777.79 (matching every pair Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. Raised a total of $2,777.79 through of glasses funded by the Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling Just over eighteen percent of Lowell's registered voters donations from community sponsors sponsors to help those in need) Buys Chiropractic public interest, which will be determined by the editor. turned out in last Tuesday's city election. In all 322 voters 2517 Burton St. SE Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. each allowed three votes, cast a total of 891 of a possible "A few medical diagnoses that were made: • Amblyopia-5, • Cataracts-6, • Congenital Nystagmus-1, • Exotropia-1, Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. 936 votes to return incumbents Jim Maatman and Phillip • Pseudophakia-3, • Type II Diabetes-2, • Glaucoma-1 (616) 977-4333 In an effort to keep opinions varied, at times there may be a limit of one letter per person per week. Schneider to the Lowell City Council, and elected new I'd like to extend a special thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers that made We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. For e-mailed letters, please copy letter comer Bill Thompson in favor of the third incumbent. Bob this event possible for the people in our community." - Dr. Michael Flohr M.D. Christiansen. (lust east of Breton Village Mall) as part of the e-mail body and send to [email protected]. LOWELL (616) 897 jjj] / 1335 West Main St., Suite A THE LOWKIX LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,2008 - PAGE 6 THE LOWELL LEDCER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,2008 - PAGE 7 Scrivenerl Smith to consider these types of stocks. (Keep in mind, though, sorter Financial Focus Weddi that companies may decrease or discontinue dividends at any time without notice.) F npagemen With Christopher C. Godbold • Stability during market turmoil — As you are no EdwardJones doubt aware, the stock market has gone through some dif- Timothy Michael Scrivener and Evie Bryant Serving Individuals Investors Since 1871 ficult times tor much of 2008. Generally speaking, though, HudsonlVaught Scrivener and Jaimi were flower girls. dividend-paying stocks are less volatile than those stocks WithDrs. Paul Gauthier, Elisabeth Smith Best man was the that don't pay dividends. Furthermore, historically in down Jim Lang, DIVIDENDS STILL WORTH Jaimi Elisabeth Smith groom's brother, Pat markets, dividend-paying stocks tend to outperform non- Wayne A. Christenson III, PURSUING IF TAX LAWS CHANGE and Timothy Michael Scrivener. Groomsmen dividend-paying stocks, although past performance is not an John G. Meier & Tracy Lixie Tax laws change all the time — and these changes can Scrivener exchanged were Phil Partlo, Ryan indication of future results. have a big impact on your investments. But if you have . S ; wedding vows on June 21, Okenka, Kevin Kissel, Sean • Ownership of quality companies — Dividend-pay- NOROV1RUS some inkling of these changes in advance, you may be able at Good Shepard Lutheran Woodruff, and Ben Elder. ing stocks usually represent well-run businesses that seek to Norovirus has been in the headlines this week as the to make decisions that can help you stay on track toward Church in Burton. Parents Joe Bryant was ring bearer. reward their investors. In fact, these are the companies that cause of illness and subsequent closing of Hope college for achieving your financial goals. Such is the case with divi- Tim and Jaimi are actually have money to pay the dividends. And despite the several days. This is the virus that causes the "stomach flu." of the couple are Rudy and dend-paying stocks. Lori Smith of Lowell and both graduates of Central many "fads" you can find in the investment world, investing We have seen this in our area the past several weeks. Until a few years ago, dividends were taxed at your per- Terry and Linda Scrivener Michigan University. in quality companies never goes out of style. The proper name of the illness is viral gastroenteritis. It sonal income tax rate. But changes in tax laws resulted in a of Swartz Creek. Jaimi is currently teaching • Ability to increase ownership shares — If you con- is easily transmitted by eating contaminated foods, drinking 15 percent tax rate on dividends for most people. This rate Maid of honor was the in an autism classroom sistently reinvest your dividends, you'll boost the number of contaminated liquids, and by direct contact of contaminated was set to expire in 2008, but it has been extended until the bride's sister, Hillary Smith. for Genesee Intermediate shares you own. This can be particularly beneficial when the surfaces. end of 2010. At that point, dividends will again be taxed at market recovers and stock prices rise. Bridesmaids were Becky School District. Tim is Symptoms typically begin within several days of your individual tax rate, which currently could be as high employed with Comcast. If you invest in dividend-paying stocks, it would be contact. It starts with headaches and nausea, which then Fraley, Amanda Barnes, as 35 percent. advantageous if the tax rate were to stay at its current 15 Jillian Partlo, Tanya Okenka The couple reside in Swartz rapidly progresses to abdominal cramping, vomiting and Of course, things can change. As an alternative to tax- percent level. But even if the tax rate were to rise, you've and Cari Bryant. Emma Creek. diarrhea. Symptoms usually resolve within three to five ing dividends at an individual's income tax rate, lawmakers got plenty of good reasons to consider adding these types days. Jaimi and Timothy Scrivener could decide to impose a higher fixed rate than the current of stocks to your portfolio — so give them some serious Treatment consists of rest and staying hydrated. This 15 percent. At this point — and maybe at any point — no consideration. intection can rapidly lead to dehydration, especially in the one can predict these things. Nonetheless, as you prepare very young. •v>»~ your investment strategy, you may want to factor in the pos- This is a virus and antibiotics will do nothing to cure the .- v _ sibility that, in the near future, dividends will be taxed at a si infection. Prevention is the best defense. ew rvrnva Is higher rate than they are now. If this happens, should you A Contaminated clothing, sheets, and towels should Allison Hudson and Benjamin Vaught £ still consider adding dividend-paying stocks to your port- Allison Hudson and Greenville. The groom-elect immediately be washed in 140 degree hot water. folio? Benjamin Vaught will be graduated from Lowell High Kayleigh Nanninga inches. Parents are Matthew Contaminated surfaces should be cleaned with a chlorine To answer that question, you'll want to assess the ben- pronounced husband and School in 2002 and Baptist is pleased to announce the and Cassandra Nanninga of bleach type disinfectant. Most importantly, frequent hand efits that dividend-paying stocks may offer, regardless of wife on December 12, 2008. Bible College in 2006, and arrival of her identical twin Lowell; grandparents are Birtbda washing with antibacterial soap. * 'Us * H appy * ..^"2 y brothers, Evan and Ethan. Paul and Sue Nanninga and how they are taxed. Here are a few of them: The bride-elect graduated is currently employed at P an They were born on Monday, Brian and Charmain Burke: • Potential for rising income — Some stocks have from Grattan Academy in Lincoln Lake Baptist Camp. NOVEMBER 12: NOVEMBER 17: NOVEMBER 18: Sept. 29. Ethan weighed 6 great grandparents are Alice paid — and increased — dividends for many years. So, if 2006 and attends Grand He and his parents, David Harry Erickson, Deborah Scott MacNaughton. Cory Brent Noskey, Sandy Roe, lb. 2 oz. and measured 19 Nanninga of Lowell and you re looking tor a possible source of rising income that LUNCH MENU Valley State University. and Mary Vaught, are of Malloy. A! Olszewski. DuBridge. Tyler Shindorf, Lillian Briggs, Lindsey 1/2 inches. Evan was 6 lb. John and Marge Olthof of can help you combat the effects of inflation, you might want She and her parents, Steve Lowell. Mary Schutts, Anastasia Sherman. 4 oz. and measured 20 1/2 Grand Haven. and Sue Hudson, are of NOVEMBER 13: Barnes, All Wernet. ELEMENTARY Evan and Ethan Nanninga with big sister Kayleigh Brian Gerard, Dan Schneider. MENU Week of Proud to be Michigan's Insurance Company The next service opportunity was when some friends together, this was a very efficient and well run Food Mobile. NOVEMBER 14: . Nov. 17,2008 ections David Durkee, Doris We're dediealcd to serving only Michigan from Ignite Community church and I helped the teachers My two boys had fun passing out the broccoli. They even is communities. Nobody cares as much aboul and counselors at the Lowell Middle School on their Mix- Rhines, Deaken Roth. offaith named our operation the BTFMB or "Broccoli Team Food protecting you. it-up lunch day. A couple students had already reached that Mobile Boys." Making a difference is so much fun! your family and MON: Hot dog on bun your slate as we do. by Rev. Randy A levers "we're too cool for this" stage but most were tine mingling Sometimes church is not so much fun. Not surprising, NOVEMBER 15: (hamburger on bun Life, home, auto, farm, with new classmates. It was nice to see all the energy that James chapter 2 says, "What good is it, my brothers, if a Beth Stouffer, Emily also offered at Alto, Calvary Christian Reformed Church Terry Abel business, retirement, the students have and their willingness to try on change. It Myers, Gina Gildner, Doug This past week besides my "normal" activities as a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith and more. Call today. Cherry Creek & Murray was quite invigorating to work together to make a positive Decker, Alyssa Rash, Dave 6740 Cascade Rd. pastor, I was busy serving the community at three different save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes Lake), oven baked St - Suite 4 Michigan's Insurance Company limes. Along with a bunch of Senior High School Junior difference in the lives of young students. and daily food. If one of you says to him, 'Go, 1 wish you Hildenbrand, Janet Allison. Grand Rapids Making Your Future More Predictable | beans, assorted fruit, Rotarians, the Lowell Rotary and 1 went to the Litehouse The third project 1 worked on was for Flat River well; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about his KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY 616-940-7039 FARM BUREAU milk. salad dressing plant and packed gift packs. These are Outreach Ministry. Calvary CRC sponsored the foodmobile physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by OFFERS NINTENDO WII FOR TEENS NOVEMBER 16: ISi INSURANCE \s u w.l crrv A bcl A uencv.com 9JRUIWTJAL • FtfV &PEMJ UfE • '-^01 GEVFU: attractive and delicious three-packs of dressing. Rotarians in November and paid the $430 cost to bring in all the food. itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." Maybe Cherryl Lilley. TUBS: French toast sell or give away these gift packs to raise money for our This was unique because Ignite sent the word out through if more of church looked like community involvement, it Teens, show off your Wii skills and learn some their network and joined us with much needed hands, energy, would be more fun? Maybe church would make more of a sticks/syrup or cereal/ community investment fund. Because the Junior Rotarians new tricks at the Nintendo Wii for Teens programs • were so helpful we were done in record time. and enthusiasm. In large part, because two churches worked difference too. graham crackers & at the Kent District Library. This program will be scrambled eggs, held at the Englehardt Branch on Tuesday, Nov. Flat River Outreach Ministries. Inc. applesauce, 100% fruit 25 at 2 p.m. What does it cost to dress juice, milk. AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY Registration is required at some branches. For more information contact or visit your local KDL your child in clothing from the WED: Ravioli (chili & ALTO UNITED DAY BIBLE CHAPEL branch or visit us online at www.kdl.org. 9305 Centerline, Saranac CALVARY CHRISTIAN crackers also offered at METHODIST CHURCH 897-6332 REFORMED CHURCH Alto, Cherry Creek & Kirby and Harrison OF LOWELL F.R.O.M. THRIFT SHOP? Worship 9:45 A.M. Alto • 616-691-8011 Rev. Randy Meyers - 897-7060 Murray Lake), golden Sunday School 11:00 A.M. fVe can have facts without thinking but we Pants - $1.00 Worship 9:30 A.M. 1151 West Main Street, Lowell, Ml corn, assorted fruit, Children's Church 9:30 A.M. Nursery & Jr. Church Provided Morning Worship 10:00 A. M. cannot have thinking without facts. (.50 I J I Ddcr Sly H) Rev. Frank Lattimore, Pastor Sunday School 11:20 A.M. homemade peanut "4 Nondenominational Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. Shirt - 50^ OPEN HEARTS - OPEN MINDS butter bar, milk. Ministry With A Blended Nursery available at both services - OPEN DOORS -John Dewey (1859- 1952) Shoes -$1 Word Centered Service!" Barrier-Free Pastor Dean Bailey Belt - 50^ THURS: Baked CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER ST. MARY S Winter Jacket - $2 J} FIRST UNITED METHODIST FIRST CONGREGATIONAL chicken nuggets & (Assembly of God) CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF LOWELL 21 CHURCH OF LOWELL 3050 Alden Nash S.E • 897-1100 • Staffed Nursery Fr George J. Fekete These prices are the same throug (United Church of Christ) dinner roll (turkey & 621 E. Main Street • 897-5936 Robert W. Holmes. Lead Pastor 402 Amity St. • 897-9820 865 Lincoln Lake Ave. SE • 897-5906 size 18. In this difficult economy, cheese on bun also www.lowellumc.com John King, Youth Pastor www.stmary-lowell.com THANK YOU! Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M. SUNDAYS: Weekend Masses: SAT. 5 PM: SUN. 9:30 AW doesn't it make sense to shop offered at Alto, Cherry n Church School 10:15-11:15 A.M. WORSHIP 8:30 & 10:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m - Worship & Evening: Weekday Masses: 7:45 AM Thursday Faith Alive Worship 7:00 P.M. LIFE home Groups & "The Source" Youtn Holy Day Masses: 9 AM & 7 PM Lowell Township would like to thank at the THRIFT SHOP? Creek & Murray Lake), Rev. Terry Tessari Interim Pastor WEDNESDAYS: Saturday confessions-10-10:30 AM Rev. Rick Blunt Shannon Haniey O.E. Director Sterling Massey of Voyages mashed potatoes, Family Night: (for all ages) 7:00 p.m Prayer & adoration each Wed 8:15 AM - 8 PM STORE HOURS ARE: Barrier-free Nursery Provided Barrier-free entrance Tne Source" Youth: 7:00 p.m. REJGOJS EDyara. CHILDREN 13 ADUJS • C*.. PETE WW 897-7915 for providing hot beverages, Come Join Us For Praise & Worship WED., THURS., FRI.: 10 AM - 6:00 P.M. peaches, milk. Loving God ... Loving People' S£f LOWELL CABLE CH. 49. EWTNFOR 24 Hfl. CATHOLIC BROADCASTING Blair and Trudy Gaboon of SATURDAY: 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. SNOW UNITED GOOD SHEPHERD - FIRST BAPTIST METHODIST CHURCH Keisers for delivering meals WE ARE LOCATED FRI: TonyB pepperoni LUTHERAN CHURCH CHURCH OF LOWELL 3189 Snow Ave. SE. Lowell and Mr. and Mrs. Steven (JUST WEST OF GOODWILL) pizza (BBQ rib on bun 10305 Bluewater Highway (Missouri Synod) 2275 West Main Street • 897-7168 Rev. Vance Dimmick Jr. Halfway between Lowell & Saranac on M-21 also offered at Alto, - Internet; http://www.fbclowell.org VanderWey for providing cake www.goodshepherdlowell.org 9:45 A.M Worship/Fellowship Rev David 0. Sims & Rev. W Lee Taylor for the precinct workers Cherry Creek & Murray Sun. Worship Service. 9:30 A M & 6 00 P M. 11 ;15 A.M Sunday School 897-8567 Worship Service 9:00 A.M. -Sunday School Hour 11:00 A M. 897-9863 or 897-9588 Lake), tossed salad w/ (Nursery available) on Election Day. AWANA/EXCITE -TEENS. Wed. 6:15 & 6:30 P.M, Nursery & Children f We need your donations of clean, gently-used items. lite dressing, peach Joseph Fremer, Pastor 897-8307 Contact Church Office For Prayer Meeting Times Worship Programs Provided Thank you!!! AH facilities are wheelchair accessible Nursery Provided • Barrier Free PVe also need your usedplastic bags. cobbler, milk. 'A jriend...a jami[y...a mission! •• THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,2008 - PACE 8 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,2008 - PAGE 9 — Featured Artist display, is more than exciting. Bommarito It is an opportunity to share • ? her passion for nature with others. "I finally got this far in the cycle of being an artist to hv Emma Palova print oftrees or the bold colors show work," she said. While traveling through of the acrylic 'Farm Scene,' Foster considers most of the countryside to visit Foster's work resonates her her pieces loose and semi- grandparents in Corunna, love for the country. abstract, even though some artist Julie Foster found "I love trees and nature," recent paintings are either inspiration along the road. she said. completely abstract or Trees, barns, farmlands For the 1995 graduate of realistic. She is particularly and farmhouses have made the Aquinas College with interested in color, and their way onto Foster's bachelor's degree in brush-stroke, and often white canvas. Whether the black studio art, the show at the spaces. and white early oil monotype Riverwalk Gallery, now on "1 feel very connected to my subject matter having spent a The Lowell Ledger lot of time on Michigan roads gazing, especially on Route 21," she l •iy Vi>\ , \ r wrote in her artist statement. •A.. j-'Jiiij" Her artistic 3M 3U plans include doing more smaller pieces, acrylics and oils with vibrant Julie Foster hanging 'Farm Scene.' colors. r will continue color." she said, "and do courses at the Franciscan She's hoping to sell a tew s to work with water more abstracts." Life Process Center. pieces from the show titled Foster's main goal is "They got me focused on 'Michigan Farmlands in Black and to bump up her work and art." she said. "I plan to take Lowc11- white monotype improve it by taking more more guest workshops." print 'Trees.' Be the FIRST HUNTER Hunters encouraged to follow some health safety tips It's that time of the year different day and discovered Bring a cell phone to reach pressure, fullness, squeezing, to be accessed immediately. every hour of regular, again. Thousands of people that deer hunting places the emergency services if needed or pain in the center ot ihe. ^ .-The .-Amecican.. Heart vigorousexercise. like brisk to arrive at get up at the crack of dawn heart under more strain," and tell friends or family chest that lasts more than a Association has a new walking, one can expect during firearm deer season said Dr. Frank Belsito, D.O. your location and scheduled few minutes, or goes away series of online tools that two hours will be added and head for the woods. And of Metro Health. return. Also, make sensible and comes back again. Also, can encourage conditioning. to their life expectancy. imwlmimni unfortunately, every year Hunters who have not plans for moving any game the pain spreads to the The Start! program is a new There are extensive Web media reports include stories been to their doctor in the taken. shoulders, neck and arms initiative for the association tools available at www. 105 N. Broadway, of sportspeople suffering year since the last hunt Preparing early will and is often accompanied by in which tools are provided a m e r i c a n h e a rt. o rg/s tart, heart attacks during this should take this opportunity not only help with physical light headedness, sweating, to businesses and individuals an online resource that season. If someone has to get a checkup. fitness come deer season, nausea and shortness of to Lowell triumphs over Cak -7 Lowell/Caledonia, Graham hurst busts Scots' chops continued.. .From Page 12 number up on the scoreboard by Thad Kraus Wiest intercepted Nichol at play. Graham finished off the Lowell 17 and returned first. The Red Arrows a 14-play drive with a six- Austin Graham wasn't and I was just hoping for untouched and started the 67 yard burst with a team the caliber of the its 20 only once all night. it for a touchdown. marched 73 yards on yard touchdown run, giving the fastest nor was he the him he could get in." running," Graham said. run of 11 yards and then a Fighting Scots. On this night The Scots were held to 103 "1 am so proud of our their first possession with Lowell a 28-7 lead. With flashiest in Friday night's Following a stellar That run propelled two-yard touchdown blast, it was the Lowell defense and yards rushing and 71 yards kids. They have fought all Nichol scoring on a 33-yard 3:19 to play in the game, Division II district final, but defensive effort which saw Lowell to a 35-7 win giving Lowell a 21-7 lead. Graham which led the way. passing. year. The difference in the scamper. Nichol tallied Lowell's fifth boy did he know how to get the Red Arrow defense over a solid Caledonia "Graham is a heck of a Torsten Boss, from which "The defense pitched game is we didn't finish The Red Arrows made and final touchdown of the the partisan crowd at Red stop Caledonia inside its football team and into player running the football. much of Lowell's offense a shutout. Anytime you do drives early," Uyl said. it 14-0 in the second quarter night with a three-yard run. Arrow Stadium jumping. own 20 yard line, Graham the regional on Saturday He's a big, strong kid," is schemed around, played that against a team so well "But Lowell is a heck of with Nichol capping off a Red Arrow senior Jerry "Austin changed the busted through the line and against unbeaten and the Caledonia coach Steve Uyl but played under the duress coached and a program as a football team. They are 75-yard drive on a 15-yard Adams extended his state whole atmosphere. It's like rumbled for 67 yards before number two ranked team in said. "They are as good as of the flu. Quarterback strong as Caledonia's your well coached, physical up touchdown run around the record for consecutive extra he walked into the room being dragged down from Division II, Muskegon. The advertised. Lowell is good Kyle Nichol played and excited, and to do it in a front and have some great right end. points made to 124. and the party started," behind at the Caledonia 13 Big Red advanced with a in all areas of the game. rushed for 162 yards and playoff adds zest to it," athletes on both sides of the Lowell's final two Lowell rushed for 331 Lowell football coach Noel yard line. 12-6 win over Hudsonville They have so many weapons three touchdowns, but was Dean said. ball." scores of the night came yards. Graham rumbled for Dean explained. "He was "The line blocked hard on Saturday. out there. You take away one not at a level of play he's Caledonia's only Lowell put a crooked over the final 12 minutes of 153. bumbling and stumbling and I just broke through Graham followed up thing and they beat you with accustomed to. He fumbled touchdown was scored something else." twice (recovered both) and by its defense when Luke The Red Arrows threw three interceptions. needed all their weapons to The Red Arrow defense LowelllCaledonia, overcome a well coached allowed Caledonia inside cont'd,, pg. 13 Torsten Boss had four receptions for 59 yards in Friday's win over Caledonia. ROUND TWO... Muskegon and Lowell meet again on the road to Ford Field by Thad Kraus sub-five second 40's. Not is more of a running team Good programs which surprisingly, (he Big Red now." shared similar 2007 seasons, does everything at a fast pace Annese cautions that will continue their search for and does it all exceptionally stopping the run can come the ultimate prize Saturday, well. at a cost. a rendezvous with destiny at When asked to compare "Then there's Torsten Ford Field. the speed Lowell faced Boss. "I think he's the best Kyle Nichol helped engineer a first-quarter scoring drive. Nichol fin Lowell advanced with a against Lansing Everett and football player in the state. ished with 162 yards rushing. 35-7 win over Caledonia and what it will face on Saturday, When Lowell needs a big Muskegon moved on with a Dean said Muskegon's is play, you can bet they will go to that well." Austin Graham rushed for two touchdowns and 153 yards in Lowell's 12-6 win over Hudsonville. organized differently. The two squads last "Muskegon's overall Jason Hannett and Elan district championship win over Caledonia. met in 2006, their first-ever team speed is a concern for Banks individually create meeting, with the Big Red us and will be difficult for plenty of problems for a Selimi Agim wraps up Caledonia's rushing effort. winning. Both schools share us to overcome. However, defense, together they have the same school colors, both we've played some good proven to he unstoppable in are 11-0, however, their opponents over the last four 2007. approaches are substantially weeks and that will help us A big Lowell defensive 2nd Chance A-Maizin Navy or Syracuse before the college football coach. I'm different. get ready for Saturday," he effort on Saturday will be Second Chance Spar- Big Blue showed some OKAY- trek to Southern California. not being Johnny-come- Lowell is a line up in a said. enhanced by the play of tans. Yes! Michigan State big time pride Saturday Bye Bye Tyl lately here, I said that six three-point-stand, pounding The two teams share linebacker Randy Hogan. Someone Has To Say It... will get a huge second when the Wolverine's trav- Where is all the outrage years ago. it between the tackles and some commonality on "He's an exceptional chance at season's end when eled to Minnesota and put by Thad Kraus about Washington firing Changing Locations busting yeah a good one in defense. Both teams hit hard linebacker and we're proud it travels to Happy Valley to a hurting on a pretty good coach Tyrone Willingham Possibly, you've al- the chops type of team. Once and have not given up many of his abilities," Dean said. play the Nitty Lions, losers Gopher football team. ready read this on the front It's finally here! It's a chance to continue after three-and-a-half miser- an opponent drops its head it points. Hannett, Banks and to Iowa on Saturday. Fightless Irish page, if not here's a re- The big game. Or is it chasing the dream for one able seasons. Now he's a bad will lly one over their head. "The O-K Red is a other Big Red backs have If Ohio State and Mich- Same cannot be said minder, Saturday's game The Game? West Michigan school. coach, when Notre Dame "Up front we're a spread offense league. combined for over 3.000 igan State and Penn State for my Irish. Losers (17-0) between Lowell and Mus- It's Number 1 versus It's fast versus blazing. did it - it was about not giv- physical group of kids on Hudsonville and Rockford yards rushing. Muskegon win out till season's end, a to Boston College. Things kegon has been moved to Number 2. It's three-point stand ing him an equal chance/op- both sides of the ball. If we are the only teams that has passed for over 1600 Spartan win against Penn could get ugly for Coach Grand Haven. It's Lowell versus versus running around and portunity. Willingham is a can turn the game into a compare to Lowell from yards. State could earn them a Muskegon. by you. Weis if Notre Dame falls to class act but he is not a good physical game on Saturday a pure toughness aspect," Annese calls Hannett share of the Big 10 Confer- It's the Big Red against The two schools last and not have it be a perimeter Muskegon coach Tony the heart and soul of the ence championship. the Red Arrows. met in 2006, however, both type, basketball grass type Annese said. 'However, we Biiz Red. It's preview articles, weren't undefeated. Mus- game, we'll have some great have not faced a club, from "My message to the and sports talk radio fod- kegon won that battle and success 1 think," Lowell a system standpoint, that kids is the same as it was at der. marched on to a state title. football coach Noel Dean operates like Lowell does. the beginning of the year, It's M-live chat. It's three hours of fun explained. They do things differently have fun, play hard, and It's coach's speak. on a Fall, Saturday after- Andrea Coffey, senior, has been Lowell High School marching band's Muskegon counters than anyone we've played. value today," Annese said. It's high school foot- noon. baton twirler the past four years. Above, Coffey is pictured performing that physicality with 10 This is a different team than "I'm going to have fun this ball ratcheted up a number ENJOY! at half-time of the district title game against Caledonia. Lowell won the players on its team who run we faced in 2006. Lowell week." of decibels. Support Your Red Arrow Teams! game 35-7. THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,2008 - PAGE 15 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,2008 - PAGE 14 Lowell FFA members honored at national convention Several members from teachers, ad m i n i strators Lowell were presented with the Lowell FFA traveled to and guests filling the streets the American FFA Degree. Indianapolis, Indiana Oct. and hotels of Indianapolis. Melissa Blough, Louis 22-25 to take part in the 81 st Twenty students from Glinzak, Hannah Knudstrup National FFA Convention. Lowell made the trip with and Katie Rottier earned this dooils The FFA convention is several either participating award which is the highest the largest annual student in the convention or being degree level in the FFA. FOR SALE FOR SALE gathering in the nation, with recognized for awards. While in high school,students EVENTS SERVICES over 50,000 FFA members, Four members from are awarded the Chapter and NEWSPAPER END ROLLS CLASSIFIEDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE BUY- GARAGE SALE-210 Mar- CONSTRUCTION WORK State degrees based on their ON OUR WEBSITE ALSO The Lowell Ledger sac, heated garage. Coins, - Remodeling, drywall, ERS GUIDE OFFICE - - www.lowellbuyersguide. Supervised Agricultural Many uses, table cover, art com. tools, military stuff, electric pole barns. Free estimates. 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Includes all Thurs., and Fri. Send re- * ell Academic Boosters. limited earning potential COPIES COPIES - Color Contact Doug 616- beautiful preschool facility. We look forward to f'tOtliUl'. in UluitTv.'lUllTil .'.iKi iv.u-.ii 5TATI FARM testing parties, with easy meal ideas, recipes, serving suggestions and fun! appliances, lawncare & sume by November 21 to I-i fiiiif iiiMir.'iin-Onoj'-inv. Key Cards are $15. Cash w/lifetime residual income. & black & white copiers! 295-6640.i ThN M'.lw.i.ilii'. V. i. '.shiJi huo.i.i!iv snowplowing. $900/month. office at lowellumc.com or this play group every Thursday. ii-Slni'wSii; ".of flio'. puiliV.v \i> 1170 GRINDLE DRIVE please. Available at the Excellent quality! As low ASSURANT Call 868-2053. You choose full or part- riii-irUri "i 'in Slate tMf.n ir.ni'v 'if INSURANCI mail to First United Method- vCnnMnii'* is h'l.'.ii.'jtiv u 'ip.v,hk Health Buyers Guide, 105 N, time. 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