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25C » Volume 13, Issue 3 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, November 30, 1988 Along Main Street 1 Sliding hill ready for area's youth J Every December and January done in the spring, inserting a rf Reservoir Hill (Jefferson Street) catch basin where there's an ero- and the hill on Gee Drive were sion problem, filling in some of descended upon by the youth of the holes and gullies on the hill Lowell for the high adventure of and removing the shooting sledding. ranges,'' Lowell Public Works Sledding wasn't a problem, spokesman Tony Siciliano said. but the sleds failing to stop until We could have filled those holes they reached the street pavement and gullies, but the ground is too was a problem. So much so that soft for the equipment needed. LHS HONOR SOCIETY RINGS BELLS FOR SALVATION roughly two years ago Lowells "The hill needs some season- ARMY Park and Recreation Commis- ing." Siciliano said sion decided to try to take the Wolverine Electric, owner of The LHS National Honor Society will be ringing bells in Lowell danger out of sledding for the the hill and land around, it has HUrday, Dec. 3, collecting donations for the Salvation Army, community's youth. given the city permission to use fheyli be located at Family Fare. Food City and Cousins, so With the allocation of $7,500 the hill for sledding. be generous when you hear those bells a' ringing. from the Look Memorial Fund, Siciliano said the city also put Bieri Construction was hired to down a land cover type matting DAVENPORT SPONSORS FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP do the excavating and Fishbach, to help with the planting of grass. Thompson, Can and Hubert He added the dry summer and Davenport College wil be sponsoring a free workshop on Finan- came up with the design for a then the heavy rains has hurt its cial Aid Monday, Dec. 12 from 7-9 p.m. in the Robert W. Sneden sledder's delight. Located on N. effectivness. Acadcmic Center. Washington behind the Boy "I hope it's used a lot," Lowell If you are interested in learning more about the types of financial Scout cabin and east of the old City Manager David Pasquale ^ y programs available, how to complete the 89/90 Financial Aid Form, shinning range lies a 1.000 foot said. "We must make sure that and how people are notified once they have applied, call 451-3511 hill that has been designed and people are aware of where the or toll-free 1-800-632-9569. excavated strictly for sledding. hill is located." Space is limited so call today for your reservation. The hill will get its first test this The city has also provided a winter when youngsters from the foot trail for sledders to return MUSIC BOOSTERS TO SELL POINSETTIAS community try it out. to the top. "This is strictly for "There's still some general sledders. the hill is not designed It's 1,000 feet to the bottom of this hill on N. Washington east The Lowell Music Boosters are having a Christmas fundraiser, maintenance that will need to be for skiers," Siciliano said. of the old shooting range. they will be selling 6-12 bloom Poinsettias in a T pot. Each pot is boxed and foil wrapped. The cost of each plant is $10 each. 55 The plants will be sold at the Christmas parade on Sat., Dec. 3 and at both of the school Christmas concerts, on Thurs., Dec. Perry named "A.D. of the Year 8 at the Middle School Gym and on Wed., Dec. 14 in the High School Gym. Over 300 people were on hand Perry was presented a plaque Dick Korb said. "The award is changed for the worse," Perry Help support the Music Boosters by purchasing a beautiful Poin- Monday at the Adrian's Ramona by John Velthouse, a representa- well deserved." said. "People are forgetting what sett ia for the holidays at one of the Holiday events coming up soon!! Terrace to honor Lowell's Athle- tive of the West Michigan Offi- The Lowell A.D. came to the game is for, it's for the kids, tic Director Bob Perry for his 37 cials Association. Lowell in 1951 as a teacher and today, though, it's win at all LOCAL LIBRARIES TO BE CLOSED DEC. 2 years of dedicated service in edu- "It's a real honor for Lowell, a coach. In those 37 years he costs.'* cation and 20 years as the the district and for Bob Perry," coached varsity football, track, Lowell's Athletic Director of The Lowell and Alto branches of the Kent County Library Sys- school's A.D. Lowell High School Principal cross country, tennis, junior var- 20 years would not speculate on tem will be closed on Fri., Dec. 2, 1988 for staff in-service. sity basketball. how many more years he will The libraries will re-open during regular hours on Sat., Dec. 3. In 1967-68 Perry was named serve the school district. "1 No fines will be charged for library materials due Dec. 2, 1988. assistant principal and athletic di- wouldn't tell you." Perry chuck- rector. While he has been A.D. les. "The day that I no longer ALTO MAN WINNER IN NATIONAL CONTEST for the past 20 years. Perry enjoy this job is the day I will served as assistant principal from step aside." Paul Seese, of Alto has won a prize in the PARTS PLUS Salutes 1967-1970. National Car Care Month sweepstakes and will receive $100 in Monday night's guest speaker automotive service at a participating auto repair shop in the area. was Jim Northrup, the former The prize was awarded by Showboat Automotive in Lowell. i Detroit Tiger great. Perry was Throughout October, customers were invited to enter the drawing also present at the first West both at the autostore and at participating installers* shops. Michigan Officials Association banquet, "Ed 'Moose' Krause, PLAY TRY-OUTS DEC. 6 AND 7 the former Athletic Director at the University of Notre Dame, Tryouts for the next Lowell Area Arts Council play will be Dec. was the speaker 31 years ago," 6 and 7 at the Arts Center at 7 p.m. he recalled. The play is entitled "The Savage Dilemma" and calls for four Perry, a 1944 Alma High U yow Uoclc Tim «lir«dy Km one 0/ cv. men. six women and one small boy. School graduate, played football nvlhtofl ami AuM tabic to Inio Mtiqwr pcwul bwilrr lim. cKmcc* m« yew c«n The story concerns a wealthy, elderly lady who has been kidnap- four years. "1 was a guard all Mill find the pritrcl gilt lo» lltmi itgla hftc kn LootII. Sm* Ihc dtMng. Avoid ped and held for ransom. four years," he said. lh« nowdt. Enjoy ihc •imotplmr Those interested in trying out may pick up playbooks in advance It was much of the same in at the Lowell Area Arts Council, 149 S. Hudson, Monday through college for Perry, the four-year SHOP LOWELL THIS HOUDAY SEASON! Friday between 1 and 5 p.m. gridiron guard graduated from Alma College with a Degree in COUNTRY MARKET BAZAAR DEC. 3 Education. In 1954 Perry graduated from the University of MCGEE HOMESTEAD - Bed Christmas gift shopping is exciting and fun at the 6th annual Michigan with a Masters Degree and breakfast, 2S34 Alden Nash -'Country Christmas Market*', Sat., Dec. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 in Education/Administration. N.E., Lowell. 897-8142. p.m. at Deer Run Golf Club, 13955 Cascade Rd., Lowell. Pernw thanked the coaches, Sponsored by Rogue River Artisans it features more than 30 staff and fans at Lowell High WESTSIDE DELI - Daily special School for their support. artist and designers selling country home decor and one-of-a-kind every Wednesday, 4 pc. chicken Lowell's A.D. also had some holiday items. dinner $2.99, 8 pc. chicken basket thoughts on high school athle- FINANCIAL AID MEETING AT HIGH SCHOOL DEC. 15 $4.99; and Thursday, all the pizza tics. "I think sportsmanship has you can eat. Call 897-7049. Lowell High School Counselor Bob Belois announced earlier in the week that there will be a financial aid meeting for the parents PRECISION & FASHION VILLAGE INN - Daily specials - of seniors who will be attending college. Bob Perry, Lowell's Athletic Director for the past 31 years, HAIRSTYLING - For both men Kitchen open until 2 a.m. - Beer Earl Mandeville, Director of Financial Aid at Grand Rapids was named Athletic Director of the Year by the Western Michigan and women. Man's World specials 2-5 p.m. M-F. Call 897- Junior College, will be at K-Quad on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. Officials Association. Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. 8880, Mandeville will help explain the financial aid process. STUDENT COUNCIL TO HOLD WORK WEEKEND BRIDAL & PRINCESS HUCKLEBERRY'S SIDEWALK GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - MODERN PHOTOGRAPHICS - , Lowells student council, 28 members strong, will hold a work BOUTIQUE - New and gently CAFE - Stop in for our homemade For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and Old Heirloom photos in black and weekend Dec. 9-10 in order that the council can re-paint the school worn stylish consignments. Lo- soup & sandwich combo or a fresh cheese visit Lowell's exclusive while or sepia tone. Copy cat sal* cated in the Ye Olde Curiosity baked cookie. Take-outs too. 897- meal market at 205 E. Main. Call • 2 for 1.