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Happy th St. Patrick's Day! 14 annual Lowell Community Expo to maple feature variety of businesses, nonprofits syrup time byv Emma PaloyPalova ^ / i The 14th annual Lowell provide networking oppor- Baker. "We wanted to show- to provide the venue to this This year, the exclusive Community Expo will fea- tunities offered by the Low- case our businesses, organi- day. business sponsor is The ture most area businesses ell Area Chamber of Com- zations and churches." The first Expo was held in Lowell Ledger/Lowell Litho. and nonprofits on March 27 merce. The Lowell Area Schools May, but the committee soon As part of the overall market- at the Lowell High School. "We were one of the first (LAS) were pushing market- found out that was too late ing strategy, a special section The mission remains the small community expos," ing at the time and continue in the year to hold an Expo. covering the Expo with maps same as in the beginning to said chamber director Liz The event was then changed and the schedule will come to March. out in the Buyers Guide on "it's a true community March 21. Expo where everybody "This is a new venture works to create the commu- in our marketing strategy," nity we live in," said Baker. said Baker. "It's good for the 4klt also highlights the Low- sponsoring business." ell Area School districl." The Expo has become a The attendance has huge part of the greater Low- grown over the years from ell community. 25 booths to 150 spotlight- "You go there to meet ,, $ ing area businesses, service friends, said Baker. "You groups, churches and gov- Community Expo, page 10-11 ernment agencies. continued, paf>c3 winter guard Lowell's Persha to help kiokoff treadmill challenge City will transition to using by Thad Kraus Rheta Persha has been "I came here. It's been a exercising/working out at the new life. A good life," she Kent County Sheriff's YMCA for 34 years. says. Her routine has included The YMCA has been dispatch during off-hours two days of swimming and good to and for Persha. three days of weight exercise "Both in Royal Oak and by Emma Palova due to Kent Countv restruc- to represent the city of Low- machines. here at the Lowell YMCA The city will transition turing of 911 centers from ell. The bulk of those years I've been with a really nice to using the Kent County five to two facilities. Walker "A benefit to this restruc- (29) were in Royal Oak, bunch of people. They've Sheriffs dispatch during off- will be closed. turing is that the communities Michigan. treated me like one of the page 9 hours from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. According to police chief will save money on future "I came here to Lowell people and not like an old and weekends starting this James Hinton, this change call taking services with bet- because I sort of outlived person," she said. October. The service will be was necessary to make the ter communications between them (her YMCA partners) Persha will help kickoff provided through the Kent FFA honors 911 call process cleaner agencies which are sharing in Royal Oak," Persha ex- Lowell YMCA's 24-hour County Dispatch Authority. and more user-friendly for more services," said Hinton. plains. The switch will end a 20- Treadmill challenge, the citizens. Hinton was ap- You see, the Lowell resi- year partnership between the continued, page 3 pointed to the Kent County City news, dent of five years will turn 90 city of Lowell and Walker continued, page 2 Dispatch Authority in 2008 in June.
Teft left "beaming" after state championship page 12 by Thad Kraus Kelsey Teft placed 22nd as a freshman state qualifier times at a stale meet. on the balance beam. "By far it was my best day as trolls Fast forward to Saturday at the Division 2 state gym- a gymnast," Teft said. Lowell's Kelsey in town nastic tournament in Rockford, Teft, now a senior, stood Her best day included three Teft finished her tall on the medal stand's top step as the balance beam state other medals. They were earned Lowell gymnastic champion. with a fifth-place finish on the career with a "it was exciting. I didn't know what to feel. I've always vault (9.3), a ninth place in the Division 2 state looked at other people up there," Teft explained. "It was a floor exercise (9.225) and Teft championship on good day." was eighth overall with her all- the balance beam. Her beam performance earned her a school record of around score of 35.650. 9.45, replacing the old mark set by Holly Planner (9.4). Teft's 7.675 did not earn her page 20 Her 9.45 placed her in a first-place tie with Farming- a medal on the uneven bars. ton's Samantha Kohl and Sturgis' Mary Boyd. Teft's vault score tied her with Canton's Ayanna "I'm always more nervous than the girls," said Lowell Lewis and Grand Ledge's Sara Peltier. gymnastic coach Michele DeHaan. "This time I wasn't. "Kelsey showed our young gymnasts what can be Kelsey was so prepared, so driven, so focused and so con- accomplished when you set your mind to doing some- CENTS fident. She kept her eye on the prize and never waivered." thing and work hard to achieve it," DeHaan said. Teft's good day didn't end on the balance beam. The senior was the first Lowell gymnast to qualify for the state tournament in all four exercises and to medal four the IhB page 3 page 2 ledger Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 rg'dger City news, continued Community Expo, continued make communications more dispatch fee will cost more there is a verbal agreement to and capital plan. There will Michigan Department of the project is $559,000. The have fun, talk, learn and see 5,000 to 6,000 people attend "I hope people will come first grade puppet show and LAS Robotics Club with a ness of the products and efficient." until Kent County Dispatch extend the existing contract be a three to 3.5 percent rate Transportation (MOOT) for project is funded through what's going on. It's a great the Expo annually. out." high school choir singing. robot. The electronics recy- services provided or manu- The only two remaining Authority starts paying units to Oct. 4,2010. adjustment in September. the Bowes Road project. The a mix of funds from the event." Baker expects the Expo And all who participate New this year is the rec- cling is in its second year, factured in the Greater Low- dispatch centers in Kent of government for call taking In other business, Lowell The council approved street will be reconstructed stimulus money, federal The event has always been to sell out. will gain from the experi- ognition of 14-year Expo "This event is an excellent ell Area," said Baker. County will be the Grand services. Light and Power director a resolution authorizing from West Street to 1950 surface transportation small free with free parking and "I hope the weather is not ence. There is always enter- participants at 1:45 p.m. opportunity for the commu- The event runs from 9 Rapids Police Department "C urrently, everything Greg Pierce presented the signatures for the contract feet west of Valley Vista urban funds and city major giveaways. Approximately glorious sunshine," she said. tainmentsuchasthe Bushnell Other novices include the nity to increase their aware- a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Kent County Sheriff's is on track for a seamless 2010-2011 annual budget between the City and the Drive. The estimated cost of street funds. Department. The city of switchover date and the Walker, Wyoming and the citizens of Lowell will not Michigan State Police Post be affected by this transition Social Security's Treadmill challenge, continued in Rockford will no longer be nor will there be a loss of YMCA meet its mission of looking for staff, members, least 10 years-old) and/or the 24-hour Treadmill Chal- Baker and Lowell mayor Jim answering 911 calls effective i convenient online Treadmill Challenge on Fri- dispatching services," said and friends of the YMCA teams are encouraged to so- lenge will include Lowell Hodges. January 1,2011. day, March 26 at noon. not turning away any family Hinton. You probably don't need to volunteer their time and licit sponsors to pledge an Area School's chief finan- Funds for the Strong Hinton informed the prepare for your disability The event supports the due to financial constraints. Next action will be the anyone to tell you that times efforts to raise money. The amount for miles walked or cial officer John Zielinski, Kids Cam- council about a potential application. The kit explains Y's Strong Kids Campaign This year's Strong Kids approval of a new dispatch paign are are tough for many people the documentation and which raises money to sup- Campaign goal is to raise challenge is to have three run. Pledges can also be for Lowell football coach Noel grant to offset the costs for agreement between Kent right now. The past year treadmills going for 24 con- a specific amount no matter Dean, Lowell Area Chamber also raised equipment, such as a radio information you'll be port the financial assistance $35,000. County and the City of through has seen a recession-driven required to share on the program at the Lowell Staci Chambers, YMCA secutive hours. the miles traveled. of Commerce director Liz $ repeater system to enhance Lowell. The current contract increase in applications for Individuals (must be at Joining Persha to kickoff corporate communications to county application, and includes YMCA. This effort helps the director, said the YMCA is with the City of Walker Social Security retirement and indi- dispatch. Also, the annual checklists and worksheets expires June 30, 2010, but vidual do- and disability benefit to help take the mystery out nations, applications. These increases of applying. You can find Hudson Street parking halted following accident and through the •owlowele 1l1 • translate into busier offices the Disability Starter Kit by Thad Kraus pledge cam- and telephone lines. at www.socialsecuritygov/ The intent has been never Thursday when a driver, parked vehicle before losing Moore suffered bruises paign. ledger So, if you need disability on the left-hand Robert Moore, 45, of Lowell, control and colliding with a and bumps while concrete information, or want to to have parking on Hudson Chambers side of the page. driving southbound on Hud- house, according to Lowell damage was done to the (USPS 453-830) apply for benefits, visit the Street. says the YMCA s 00 There are other things son became distracted and sergeant Steve Bukala. house's porch and railing, Published weekly for 22 a year for zip codes beginning most conveniently located The reality is historically has reached 42 s 00 you can do online, such as with 493 or 495 32 a year any other zip code. there has always been park- clipped the back bumper of a percent of its goal. office Social Security has: applying for a replacement JON JACOBS PUBLISHER ing on Hudson. "The money our online office at www. Medicare card, and EMMA PALOVA LEAD REPORTER socialsecurity.gov. There, A Thursday afternoon ac- raised in Lowell THAD KRAUS SPORTS/SALES requesting an SSA-1099 cident at 212 N. Hudson has slays in Lowell TAMMY JANOWIAK CLASSIFIED/ACCOUNTING you can apply online for for tax purposes. You JON JACOBS ADVERTISING SALES changed all of that. and is used to help retirement, spouses, and can learn about these and The Kent County Road Lowell fami- (616) 897-9261 disability benefits. There's other online services at Commission and Lowell po- lies," she con- no need to fight the traffic www.socialsecurity.gov/ E-Mail: [email protected] lice chief James Hinton re- cludes. to visit an office or wait for onlineservices Second Class Postage Paid at Lowell, Ml visited parking on Hudson. an appointment. Our website When you are ready to Published every Wednesday Lowell Light and Power director Greg Pierce The intent will now become ft makes it simple, allowing apply for Social Security POSTMASTER: Send address change to: presented the 2010-2011 annual budget and capital reality. There will be no you to apply for retirement benefits, everything you need The Lowell Ledger plan. parking allowed on Hudson benefits in as little as 15 is at your fingertips. Just P.O. Box 128 • Lowell, Ml 49331 Street. www.lowellbuyersguide.com minutes. visit www.socialsecurity. "We've revisited the A Disability Starter gov/applyonline Kit makes it easy to parking issue and asked our- selves are we doing the right GREG VAN STRIEN thing?" Hinton said. The Lowell police chief HEATING AND PLUMBING * i- said there is adequate enough space for parking. m HEATING SERVICE & INSTALLATION 80% Off The intent of the fog lines AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE & INSTALLATION in conjunction with the curb PLUMBING SERVICE & INSTALLATION WARM AIR/RADIANT HEAT • main st is to create traffic calming, to OIL BURNER SERVICE J make the road look narrower therefore slowing down traf- (616) 897-5569 fic. & Fills Visa And Master Card Accepted MS>y The accident of note oc- Damage was caused to this home's porch and raiting in a Thursday StariSj3/15/10 thru 4/15/10 curred around 3:50 p.m. on afternoon accident on Hudson. HEART HEALTH LOWELL WOMEN'S CLUB --4 Join us on Mar. 17 at 7 p.m. at Gilda's Club/Lowell The Lowell Women's Club is accepting grant requests Senior Neighbors to visit with Dr. Manahar of St. Mary's from Lowell Community Organizations. This application Women who changed America Healthcare. This free seminar will highlight some new ways does not apply to LWC Scholarships. Access application In celebration of March as Women's History Month, to keep your heart healthy. RSVPs are appreciated at info@ At Your MIIARUSPA form at the website: www.lowellwomensclub.org or call the Lowell Area Historical Museum and the Friends of the lowellcommunitywellness.org or leave a message at 340- Karen Thomure at 897-9862. Deadline for requests is March rmjmiui » u.irr Englehardt Library of Lowell will sponsor "Women Who Stone Ridge Center ) 7781. 25. Local Changed America" starring Marie Papciak on Tuesday, 11635 E. Fulton St. #600 • Lowell, MI 49331 Library March 23, 2010 at 7 p.m. The program will be held at LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS LHS HELPS HAITIAN the Lowell Township Hall at 2910 Alden Nash. Papciak General Local Scholarship applications are available in the will perform as Laura Smith Haviland and Sarah Emma Phone (616) 897-8280 EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS i ? I "^-r I ' V SW student services center. To be fair to all students, applications Edmonds, important women in Michigan history. Lowell High School partners with Rays of Hope for Haiti will not be accepted after 3 p.m. on Fri., Mar. 19. For more to collect needed supplies, such as food, water, over-the- information, call Lisa Nauta at 987-2913. counter medical items, personal hygiene items, and funds LOW COST to aid earthquake victims in Haiti. This event started March SPAXfc BAKE POTATO FUNDRAISER 15 and will end March 27. For more information contact RJ LOOK AT ME NOW!!! NEUTER WINDOWS/SIDING Come enjoy a bake potato with your favorite toppings Boudrou, 987-2978. Donald Anderson (Pictured Left) and William Gentle Dentistry for Children & Adults DOORS/INSULATION/GUTTERS and a salad at the Lowell Senior Center, 314 S. Hudson on For feral, barn and Heintzleman (Pictured Right) pose with their Immediate Emergency Treatment Sat., Mar. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. Free will donation will be cat colonies, and for dogs and FROM FOOD PANTRY cats of low income families. therapists at The Laurels of Kent before they Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening SAVE 0fF accepted for the Lowell Senior Center Building Fund. A quilt leave and return to their homes. Both Donald The pantry is in need of fruit juice, cereals, canned fruit, AS LOW AS $10 Preventive Care raffle will be held. You don't have to be a senior to attend. and William chose The Laurels of Kent for their soup, boxed potatoes, hamburger helper, and crackers. Please Call 897-8865 Extractions/Broken Tooth Repaired Post-Acute Rehabilitation. When asked about his 50% * help if you can. www.spayneuterexpress.com Dentures (Same Day Repair) HEATING/COOLING BILLS LAHM PROGRAM stay William Heintzleman stated "1 appreciate all Insurance Plans Accepted ^ Accepting the help from nursing and therapy, without them 1 GUARANTEED!!! The Lowell Area Historical Museum and the Friends ADA LOWELL 5 New Feel free to send your event information to the Ledger for Along Main St. All wouldn't be going home." Donald Anderson "Gentle & Painless of the Library will present a program in recognition of 616-897-3456 ' Patients submission requests for Along Main St. are subject to space limitations and The Ledger Goodrich replied, "The Laurels of Kent has been great. 1 "National Women's History Month" on Mar. 23 at 7 p.m. at makes no assurances that they will appear in print. To ensure that an event notification • • > I itw On M-21,5 Minutes Dentistry Is Our Goal UALII I East 0' Amway H.Q. wish to thank the therapy department for the Lowell Township Hall. Marie Papciak will perform her will appear in the Ledger, it is best to place a paid advertisement. All efforts will be SAVE 10% OFF WITH THIS COUP! made to place suitable items in the Along Main St. column but they are printed at the QTHEATER S www.GQTI.com everything. The Laurels of Kent provides a great Hours: program "Women Who Changed America." Any questions discretion of the publisher. For profit events, church services, yard sales and the like, All Lounger SmU • All Digital Sound family atmosphere. Many thanks to All." Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. call 897-7688. will not appear in this column. allweathersealinc.com s s 897-7300 4.50 to 5.00 Congratulations Donald and William! Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ALL SEATS Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except iitlull evening Thursday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 319 Check us out online... Our current Rehab to SHOWTIMES 3/15-3/18 ©No pbsms E. Main Not good wtany othar offer/ O GREEN ZONE (R) 4;40. 7:10, 9:40 Home Rate is 94%! Lowell Ooodon initial praMfrtatkm OSHE'S OUT OF MY LEAGUE (R) SSLaurei .s Judd T. Carroll D.M.D. 5:10, 7:30. 9:50 OF KENT www.thelowellledger.com THE CRAZIES (R) 5:25.7:40. 9:55 103 East Main • Lowell, Michigan O ALICE IN WONDERLAND (PG) A Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center *al 4:35. 7:00. 9:30 350 N. Center St. • Lowell, MI 49331 • (616) 897-8473 (616) 897-7595 SHUTTER ISLAND (R)6:20.9:15 the the touvell page 5 page 4 r§"dger Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 ledger Longtime city employee to retire in July by Emma Palova As the chief operator at to the Flat River. The solids Frank Martin will be the plant, Martin does all the are used as fertilizers by area retiring, after 37 years with lab work, tests and treats the farmers. the city wastewater treatment wastewater or sewage that "We pay to have the plant, in July. He was hired comes from the city. And nutrients hauled away," he in 1973 when there was an although all the human waste said. opening to drive a garbage comes through here, there is Approximately I. I truck under city manager no stink. million gallons of water Blain Bacon. Martin drove As part of the treatment, gets treated here every day. to the... the truck for six weeks until chemicals are added to The pipes are in the ground H.0 editor a leaner organization, we are public education in Lansing a new position opened for remove solids, water gets and they run to the main lift still left with disconcerting on March 10. We are proud the city in February. station. Five employees work disinfected and goes back mm school funding problems at at the wastewater treatment sharing that a constituent group the state level. The bottom from Lowell comprised of plant with Martin and Mark Dear Ledger, a big "thank you,, to the line is that Lansing MUST school board representation, Mundt being full-time. Please allow me to add Downtown Development the vision develop long-term solutions principals, and parents, were "I am ready to retire," he a bit of clarification about Authority and the Lowell for the funding crisis that in attendance, working on Your heart said. "I will still probably the ''Bridge Bucks" that mt Greg Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce exists in the entire state behalf of our students. They get up early in the morning.1, will be given away every for their involvement. Lowell Area Schools... of Michigan. The state deeply care for kids. needs, a However, he will still remain week during the six month Most importantly. Bridge MUST work to complete a As the district navigates serving as the fire chief bridge construction project Measuring up with revenues down Bucks are good at ANY budget in a timely fashion, through the murky and workout, too! which he has done since on M-21/Main Street. business in Lowell that is In the October and resources, our students have especially during these unsettled financial waters, 1986. He started with the fire Your article on the front willing to accept them - not November editions of yielded success as evidenced critical economic times. Did we have been extremely Bring a friend to join us department in 1971. Martin Frank Martin, chief operator of the wastewater treatment plant, says he is page of the March 10 issue ,h just those who are investing Sharing the Vision, I wrote by kindergarten students you know that for multiple fortunate to work in a on March 17 at 7:00 p.m. at will be 62 when he retires. ready to retire. gives the impression that directly in the program. about the "state of the state" reading for the first time, our years, school districts have collaborative manner with Gilda's Club/Lowell Senior Neighbors The city contracts with United Water (formerly spill because at a wastewater Martin is a 1967 graduate Bridge Bucks are designated They can be turned into the and the budgets that were elevated* MEAP scores, and had to wait until October our teaching staff. This spirit Earthtech) for the wastewater treatment plant you know of the Lowell High School. for only the downtown Lowell Area Chamber of passed for K-12 education the achievements of our two for their first school aid fund of cooperation has allowed to visit with Dr. Manahar, Medical Director Hall for rent treatment work. when you have a spill for His daughter, Stacy Van businesses. Not true. Commerce by the business in Michigan. When the National Merit Scholarship payment of the new school us to save precious funds and Founder of the Heart and For Martin, it has been sure. Denakker, works part-time at First of all, Bridge Bucks owners for real money. education budget for the finalists who will graduate year? School district's and resources by way of Wellness Institute at St. Mary's Healthcare with kitchen fun to come to work early "I'll probably still be the plant on Saturdays. are just one result of the Please note that you can 2009/2010 school year was and move forward to post- fiscal year begins in July. negotiations. Lowell teachers in the morning, even on sticking my head in the city cooperation of business This free seminar will highlight only enter the drawings by finally passed by legislators secondary education. Believe It is unacceptable that our have made concessions in the SEATS 150 Sundays, for close to four hall," he laughed. "It's a good owners all along M-21/Main legislators are unable to some of newest and best research me t0 Street - from LA Trim to shopping at the participating in October, school districts me when I say that the Lowell area of healthcare, and they decades. He has never had a ^ retire." work together, for kids, to available to keep your heart healthy. Located Bernard's and beyond. They businesses from April 5 received a reduction of $165 Area Schools is doing more have taken a wage freeze in prepare and pass a budget RSVPs are appreciated, but not mandatory. are just one of the tools we through October 1. We also per student. This reduction with less. Just like so many in an effort to control costs. at the in a timdy fashion and meet are using to encourage people plan on dropping some decreased the Lowell Area our community, we as a school Despite the plummeting Please let us know if you plan to attend: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can the deadline that is stipulated fairgrounds to continue to support every Bridge Bucks out of the sky Schools' revenue stream by district have overcome the state funding decreases that [email protected] by state law, especially in change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. business and service provider - but that is another story for more than $640,000. financial hurdles set before will potentially thrust school or leave a message with 340-7781. Call 897-6050 unprecedented economically - Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978) in Lowell during the bridge another day. Since that time, teachers, us this year. The Lowell districts to funding levels that challenging times. Their construction. Every time Please see our blog for custodians, administrators, Area Schools has measured would equate to a foundation actions create additional anyone patronizes one of the the latest list of participating and principals, have worked up, even when revenues are allowance at or below the uncertainty for school ri participating businesses (we businesses and the latest tirelessly to trim budgets, down. 2005/2006 level, the Lowell districts and governmental have over 40 cooperating information about all of eliminate excess, and work What is of troubling Area Schools will measure agencies. now) they are eligible to the fun we have planned as efficiently as possible. As concern is the 2010/2011 up with revenues down. Our These frustrations enter for the weekly drawing during construction; www. a result of their successful school year, where we resilient staff will do more were clearly evident as of Bridge Bucks. Our plan is lowellbridge.blogspot.com efforts, the district has been will, once again, be faced with less and do what we parents. Board of Education to give away S200 in Bridge able to maintain programs with astronomically dyer do best...prepare children, members, school teachers, Bucks every week during Cliff Yankovich and continue to excel. In economic issues. Regardless yours and mine, for the most and administrators from the construction. We owe Lowell spite of working with fewer of our unending work to run rigorous curriculum in the bloom where tjouTc planted across the slate rallied for XcrtiticU garment/=V-€ We aye independent agents proudly representing Auto-Owners Insurance. 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The sap has to No party would be complete Wittenbach Wege Center been transformed into a sugar A steady stream of visitors And even though it may down at night to 25 degrees. made 350 gallons. boil to a certain temperature without a snow cone, that is (WWC) is ready. The chef shack shows that the winter admires the native tradition be a short season for maple Nobel said it has been too "We might still have a so the water evaporates. maple syrup served on snow. made pancakes with maple is finally over. of making maple syrup syrup this year, according warm, so far. Compared to good run," said Kaeb. A hydrometer is used to Since the snow was gone, the syrup, scrambled eggs and The trails with leaves are by demonstrators Luanne measure the temperature. demonstrators offered maple sausage links, all for only softened by the thaw and only Kaeb, Gary Blough and Joy Kaeb showed how the syrup on ice. $5. a few patches of stubborn Zaagman. Kaeb explained pioneers tapped the tree with The whole event was well a drill. attended with approximately After all the hard work in 240 in attendance, and by 11 the smoke and the morning a.m., the eggs were gone. chill, there is always a sugar Melody Bee farms make party at the sugar shack honey, maple syrup, beeswax, complete with pickles. maple coated nuts, lip balm, "Your body absorbs maple bark, honey soap and the sap and it just craves maple candy. For more info: pickles," said Kaeb. (616) 862-3771. i 1 ^ If r " ; r a u m ii A short stroll through f 7 the pine woods ends up at the cabin with demonstrators. Joy Zaagman, left, made donuts from scratch. WWC director Meggan Johnson was the chef for the day as she made S''* I'M pancakes. Melody Nobel of Melody Bee farms in Alto had a table explaining the maple syrup making process. The farms donated the syrup for the breakfast. 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Inw lo^oiv D.VJl 11610 Eost Fullon Street • Lowell, Michigan the musical entertainment and to Auctioneer Trent & Jennifer Buck. 207 W. Ma n St. • Histom Downtown lowell' 897-7179 LOWELL i mo page 12 — "RStiger Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 rg'dger page 13 ft Red Arrow Lowell FFA members attend state convention Thirty-five students from was on invasive species in the Lowell FFA traveled Michigan, specifically feral to East Lansing to receive pigs and Asian carp. recognition or compete at the Middle school members, State FFA convention which Maria Blough, Amy was held March 11-13 on the Carpenter, Emma Clouser, Football golf outing structure redirected campus of Michigan State Paul Crosby, Kelliann Jacobs, by Thad Kraus University. Jacob Poll and Brice Warner 7-2), 1973 (6-0, 9-0) and tour of the Lowell facilities Ballrooms. A live auction will follow. Perry Beachum - 616- The 2010 annual Lowell 1979 (5-2, 7-2). Members from Lowell competed in the Jr. High along with some player The dinner portion of the The items being auctioned 460-3934 football golf outing links a competed in two State conduct of meetings contest. Just a few of the names demonstration pieces. event will start with a social off are a birthday party. East Rick Seese - rseese@ football generation past with FFA leadership contests. These members had to you may recall from the 70^ Coffee and donuts will be hour/silent auction at 5:30 Grand Rapids press box 12 greenridge.com - 616-437- the present. The leadership contests demonstrate their knowledge include Carl Kloosterman, available. p.m. person dinner, 11 players for 2576 The May 21 event are designed to help the of FFA ceremonies and Rick Wilcox, Ed Roth, Kris Golf is scheduled to The keynote speaker yard cleanup, a signed helmet The contacts will be able will celebrate the players students build teamwork parliamentary procedure Kropf, John Wilder, Dean fill the late morning and address featuring Michigan of the 2009 state champion to pass along information of the TO's and their and communication skills in by properly and efficiently Olin, Perry Beachum, Bob afternoon at Quail Ridge (18 State football coach Mark players and a money ball. and forms for the event. accomplishments. order to make them better running a meeting. The team Grummet and Denny Huver. holes) and Arrowhead Golf Dantonio is scheduled to Light music and dancing All proceeds from the "We're changing the leaders and more prepared from Lowell received a silver Kloosterman is also (choose between 18 or nine begin at 6:30 at the Grand will conclude the evening. daylong event will support structure a little bit by for the future. In order to award in this contest. forever linked to one of the holes) courses. Volute. The event committee an endowment to aid using the event to unite qualify for the state contests, In addition to the best regular season football Players will be able to The evening will also encourages everyone who underprivileged kids who generations of Red Arrow members first had to advance leadership contests, games in Lowell's history. choose their course. include comments from a knows a player to have them want to play football and the players," Lowell football through district and regional individual members were Kloosterman scored There will be an $85 fee few 70's players and from contact, through e-mail or a Lowell youth football and coach Noel Dean explained. contests, finishing in the top recognized in other award the go-ahead and winning at Quail Ridge and a $65 fee coach Dean. phone: high school programs. "This year we're honoring two at each level. Lowell had areas. Lowell FFA members that received the State FFA degree were, front row, left to right: Chelsea Pipkins, touchdown with 1:13 to play at Arrowhead. For players Those individuals not Denny Huver "It will be an exciting and celebrating players from 40 members compete at the In the state proficiency Kirsten Mork, Mary Kate Walsh, Emma Bencker, and Kelsey Langlois; back row: Mackenzie Roerig, in the Red Arrows' 28-22 win choosing nine holes the interested in playing golf [email protected] - 616- day and an opportunity to the 70's." district level, 12 advanced to awards, Emma Bencker Sara Fosburg, Kari Bergy, Bob Crosby, Jack Weeber, and Paula Blough; not pictured: Josh Phelps. over Forest Hills Northern in fee will be $50. Play will are welcomed to attend the 889-4534 welcome back and celebrate The generation regionals, and nine competed and Chelsea Pipkins earned 1979. include lunch at the turn. dinner program. Bucky Curtis generations of Red Arrow produced three Tri-River at the state contests. gold awards, while Paula The day of the event The golf fee also includes Dinner is $60 per couple buck92055@sbcglobaLnet - football players," continued in the small animal care Of the over 5,000 members championships, 1972 (6-0, In Greenhand public Blough and Sara Fosburg will begin with a morning dinner at the Grand Volute or $35 per person. 616-299-1614 Dean. speaking, Sarah Crosby was received silver awards. area for breeding and selling in the Michigan FFA, only named the state runner-up The proficiency awards show quality rabbits and 352 were chosen to receive and John Mark finished in recognize students that have Fosburg was recognized this award. The Lowell FFA 1 n v » four points. Elite eight games I'm going to go with "NCAA caves to TV pressure balance beam Division 2 fourth place, both receiving outstanding Supervised i the agricultural services members that received the are worth eight points. Final Murray State. by going easy on Duke." state champion. gold awards. In this contest, Agricultural Experiences category for working with award were Emma Bencker, four games are worth 16 Who will be the first In it he suggests the reason She is the first Lowell these freshman members (SAE). Bencker and Blough Grand Carriages. Kari Bergy, Paula Blough, points and correctly picking number one seed out? CBS and ESPN did not gymnast to qualify for the had to research, prepare and were each honored in the Twelve members from Bob Crosby, Sara Fosburg, the champion is worth 32 I'll go with Kentucky I address the Duke issue was state tournament in all four present a 6-8 minute speech agricultural sales category, the Lowell Chapter received Kelsey Langlois, Kirsten K had to say it! points. will root that it's Duke. because the Blue Devils are a events. and then answer questions Bencker for her work at the their State FFA degree. The Mork, Josh Phelps, Chelsea wm i f-' ' ' All entries must be in the When is the third number television ratings gold mine. She also placed fifth in the from the judges. Crosby's Ice Cream Caboose in Alto State FFA degree is the Pipkins, Mackenzie Roerig, Ledger office before noon on one seed treated like the (They and North Carolina state on the vault and ninth in speech was on the topic of and Blough for the work she highest award that the State Mary Kate Walsh and Jack Thad Kraus THURSDAY. Good Luck! number one overall seed? have two of the biggest built- the floor exercise. Teft was manure management on does at Heidi's Farm Stand. Association can bestow Weeber. Hi It's time to fill out your All entries which finish Just a few thoughts about When you wear a Blue Devil in audiences to TV sets.) The eighth in all-around points. farms and Mark's speech Pipkins earned recognition uPon one 0f its members. In order to be considered brackets, if you haven't with more points than Thad this year's tournament. uniform or are coached by NCAA is also in the process Her performance on for the state degree, students 4 already. (that would be me) are If 1 had to pick a double Coach K. Could the Dukies of negotiating a new TV Saturday in Rockford makes have to show that they have Tipoff for the tourney is entered into the drawing for digit seeded team to make have an easier path to the contract. Teft arguably the best Lowell worked on a SAE and have noon on Thursday. the certificate. the elite eight, who might it final four? Duke making it to the gymnast in the school's been active in the FFA. Sarah Crosby and John Mark each earned gold Enter the Ledger's First round games are be? Will the Spartans benefit final four helps the television history. A student's SAE project awards in the State Greenhand public speaking Bracket Brigade contest and worth a point. Second round from the Izzo effect this numbers and thereby helps combines the information contest. have a chance at winning a games are worth two points. year? No! State just isn't that the NCAA's bid for more learned in the agriscience $35 Larkin's gift certificate. Third round games are worth good with or without Izzo on dollars in the new contract classes with the leadership the bench. as does holding the 96-team experiences in the FFA. The LUNCH MENU Since the start of the tournament carrot out in front SAE is tailored to the student's NCAA play-in game back of the networks. interests in agriculture. These Mm mf in 2001, the winner has Whitlock noted he would projects can range from fair ¥ j i ELEMENTARY 1/-Jia always played the number not be surprised if Christian animals to jobs to community MENU one overall seed. Not this Laitner, Grant Hill and Shane % service activities. In order to • Week of year. An exception was made Battier referee all of Duke's \ qualify for the state degree, mmmm mmmm March 22, 2010 for, you got it. Coach K's games. the student has to document Dukies. Copies of my filled out that they have either earned ## mmms • m mem* How does thai make you bracket can be picked up at $2000 from their project, MON: Pepperoni pizza feel Kansas? the front desk of the Ledger spent at least 450 hours on (cheeseburger on bun also Jason Whitlock, who office. offered at Alto. Cherry the project, or a combination t wimmsmnju writes for the Kansas City A shout out to Lowell's Creek & Murray Lake), of the two. Join in the MADNESS of it all and make your col- Star, wrote a terrific article Kelsey Teft. The Red Arrow tater tots, assorted fruit, The Outstanding Junior in Monday's paper titled gymnast was crowned the milk. award was given to nine lege basketball tournament selections along with students from Lowell. Chelsea Pipkins, Paula Blough, Emma Bencker Ledger sports reporter Thad Kraus. TUES: Chicken patty on and Sara Fosburg earned recognition in the State bun (hot ham & cheese FFA, continued, BEAT HIM and have your name entered into a bagel also offered at Alto. page 20 FFA proficiency award areas. drawing at a chance to win a $35 dinner certifi- Cherry Creek & Murray Lake), oven baked beans, Where it all com cate to LARKIN'S RESTAURANT. ANNUAL REPORT OF fruit crisp, milk. win it's simple and costs nothing to enter. TOGETHER PRIVATE FOUNDATION WED: Chicken mashed After Sunday's (March 14) NCAA Tournament potato bowl w/gravy & roll 105 N. Broadway • Lowell, Ml 49341 (3 meat sub also offered at Selection Show, fill your bracket out all the way Alto. Cherry Creek & NOTICE Murray Lake), mashed through and mail or drop it off at the Ledger of- potatoes/gravy, assorted No matter how difficult the challenge, fice before noon on Thursday, March 18. The annual report of the Lowell Area fruit, milk. Housing, Inc. Foundation for the year no matter how complex the task, Then follow along, and compare how you're doing ended December 31, 2009 is THURS: Spaghetti & available for inspection at its Italian meatsauce w/dinner Lowell Litho offers proven solutions against that Ledger guy. roll (stacked ham & cheese principal office, 725 Bowes Road, to solve most any printing puzzle. Thad's picks will be published in the paper and his on bun also offered at Alto, Lowell, Michigan during regular Cherry Creek & Murray / running total will be in each week's edition. business hours by any citizen who Lake), cooked carrots, pineapple, milk. First-round selections will be worth a point apiece; requests within 180 days after date of this notice. Call today for a quote! second-round selections will be worth two points; FRI: Pizza dippers w/ sauce (turkey & cheese on Dated: March 10, 2010 bun also offered at Alto, Members of the Jr. High Conduct of Meetings team from Lowell include, third-round, four points; fourth-round, eight points; 616.897.9261 Leo Pfaller Cherry Creek & Murray from left to right, front row: Maria Blough, Amy Carpenter, and Brice Warner; and the championship game is worth 16 points. President Lake), fresh vegetables, back row; Paul Crosby, Emma Clouser, Jacob Poll, and Kelliann Jacobs. fruited gelatin salad, milk. page 14 "tSbger Wednesday • march *17 • 2010 Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 "Ticlger page 15 2009 Water Quality Report for 2009 Water Quality Report, continued Microbial MCL Number Violation Typical Source of In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, City of Lowell and Lowell Charter Township Contaminants MCLG Detected Yes / No Contaminant 1 positive monthly sample EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of Total Coliform (5% of monthly samples Naturally present in the from year to year. All of the data is representative Bacteria 0 0 No certain contaminants in water provided by public This report covers the drinking water quality for residential uses. positive) environment of the water quality, but some are more than one water systems. Food and Drug Administration The City of Lowell and Lowell Township Water Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally Routine and repeat sample Fecal Coliform and regulations establish limits for contaminants in occurring or be the result of oil and gas production year old. total coliform positive, and Human and animal fecal for the calendar year 2009. This information is E. co// 0 0 No bottled water which provide the same protection Terms and abbreviations used below: one is also fecal or E co// waste a snapshot of the quality of the water that we and mining activities. positive for public health. Wafer Supplier: Define only the terms you use in provided to you in 2009. Included are details about Organic chemical contaminants, including the table below. Delete any you don't use. where your water comes from, what it contains, synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): and how it compares to Environmental Protection are by-products of industrial processes and Table 1 The level of a contaminant in drinking water below Distribution System Regulated Contaminant Agency (EPA) and state standards. petroleum production, and can also come from Monitoring and Reporting Requirements: The which there is no known or expected risk to health. Source Water Assessment gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic State and EPA require us to test our water on a MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Your water comes from 4 groundwater wells, each systems. regular basis to ensure its safety. We met all Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The Sample point Test Result Analyte Name Tested Limit MCL Rpt Limit over 87 feet in depth, drawing from the Grand monitoring and reporting requirements for River watershed. They are located at 1596 Bowes Water Quality Data highest level of a contaminant that is allowed Plant Tap 0.0030 mg/l Max Potential Trihalomethanes 6/16/09 0.08 mg/1 0.0004 mg/1 2009. Road in Lowell behind the water plant. The State The table below lists all the drinking water in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available performed an assessment of our source water in contaminants that we detected during the 2009 Sample Hydrant 0.0180 mg/1 Max Potential Trihalomethanes 6/17/08 0.08 mg/1 0.0004 2003 to determine the susceptibility or the relative calendaryear. The presence of these contaminants treatment technology. mg/1 We will update this report annually and potential of contamination. The susceptibility in the water does not necessarily indicate that the N/A: Not applicable ND: not detectable at testing rating is on a seven-tiered scale from "very- water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, limit ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter will keep you informed of any problems CHLORINE RESIDUALS: low" to very-high" based primarily on geologic the data presented in this table is from testing done ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter pCi/l: that may occur throughout the year, as "Maximum residual disinfectant level, or MRDL (4.0mg/1), means the highest level of a disinfectant sensitivity, water chemistry and contaminant January 1 - December 31, 2009. The State allows picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity). they happen. Copies are available at allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for sources. The susceptibility of our source is us to monitor for certain contaminants less than Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant control of microbial contaminants." Lowell City Hall, 301 East Main, Lowell, once per year because the concentrations of these which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other moderate. (See Table 1.) We have no significant Michigan and at Lowell Township Offices, sources of contamination. We are making efforts contaminants are not expected to vary significantly requirements that a water system must follow. "Maximum residual disinfectant level goal, or MRDLG (4.0mg/l), means the level of a drinking water to protect our sources by maintaining a wellhead 2910 Alden Nash S.E., Lowell, Michigan. disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the protection program. A copy of the full Source This report will not be sent to you. benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants." Water Assessment can be obtained by contacting Sample Regulated Highest Level Violation George Regan at the Lowell Water Treatment MCL MCLG Range Date Typical Source of Contaminant Contaminant Detected Yes / No "RAA is the running annual average". Previous Year Plant, 1596 Bowes Rd., Lowell, Ml 49331 or call We invite public participation in at 616-897-5234. Nitrate Run off from fertilizer use and erosion 10 10 1.4 06/16/09 No decisions that affect drinking water quality. (ppm) of natural resources Chlorine (ppm) J F M A M J J A S ON Contaminants and their presence in water: D Lowell City Council meetings are held on Drinking Water, including bottled water, may Total the first and third Mondays of the month reasonably be expected to contain at least small Trihalomethanes 0.080 0.080 0.003 06/16/09 No Organic and chlorination by-products at 7;30pm in the Council Chambers at (ppm) Bacteriological sample site #/ 0.52 0.57 0.58 0.48 0.39 0.50 0.50 0.48 amounts of some contaminants. The presence of Bacteriological sample site #2 0.34 0.42 0.35 0.21 0.15 0.27 0.28 0.37 0.41 Lowell City Hall, 301 E. Main, Lowell,Ml. contaminants does not necessarily indicate that Bacteriological sample site #5 0.45 0.52 0.44 0.39 0.38 0.46 0.35 0.37 0.42 Lowell Township meetings are held at water poses a health risk. More information about Fluoride Erosion of natural deposits. Discharge Monthly average of samples 7;00pm on the first and third Mondays of contaminants and potential health effects can 4 4 1.0 06/16/09 No 0.44 0.50 0.46 0.36 0.31 0.41 0.32 0.41 0.44 from fertilizer and aluminum factories be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking (ppm) each month at the Lowell Township Hall, Year Covered by the CCR Water Hotline (800-426-4791). 2910 Alden Nash S.E., Lowell, Ml. For Highest more information about your water, or the Radioactive Sample Violation Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some MCL MCLG Level Range Typical Source of Contaminant Chlorine (ppm) J F M M J J O N Contaminant Date Yes/No contents of this report, contact George people may be more vulnerable to contaminants Detected D Regan at 897-5234. For more information in drinking water than the general population. Alpha emitters 15 0 <3 10/31/00 No Erosion of natural deposits about safe drinking water, visit the U.S. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons (pCi/l) Bacteriological sample site #1 0.45 0.52 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.48 0.51 0.56 0.58 Environmental Protection Agency at www. with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons Bacteriological sample site #2 0.31 0.17 0.20 0.32 0.32 0.33 0.24 0.24 0.30 0.36 0.46 0.44 who have undergone organ transplants, people Bacteriological sample site #3 0.28 0.32 0.33 0.48 0.39 0.47 0.43 0.48 0.42 0.47 0.47 0.54 epa.gov/safewater/. with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be Monthly average of samples 0.30 0.24 0.33 0.44 0.39 0.42 0.38 0.40 0.41 0.46 0.47 0.52 Ra226/228 RAA computed quarterly 0.377 0.364 0.373 0.397 5 None <1 5/13/03 No Erosion of natural deposits particularly at risk from infections. These people (pCi/L) should seek advice about drinking water from •• RAA 2009 quarterly 0.377 0.364 0.373 their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines 0.397 on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial RAA 2009 0.377 0.364 0.373 contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking 0.397 Single Sample Typical Special Monitoring and Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Unregulated Contaminant Sample Test Range Date Source of Contaminant Sources of drinking water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, Look in the Buyers Guide this springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. Sodium 12 06/16/09 Erosion of natural deposits As water travels over the surface of the land or (ppm) through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring 90% of Sample Number of Contaminant Action Level Samples Date Samples Typical Source of Contaminant minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, Subject to AL weekend for a special section with <_Thls Level Above AL and can pick up substances resulting from the Lead (ppb) 15 3 NA 6/28/07 0 Corrosion of household plumbing presence of animals or from human activity. systems: Erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing Copper (ppb) 1300 10 NA 6/28/07 0 systems: Erosion of natural deposits: information on the Lowell Expo! Contaminants that may be present in source Leaching from wood preservatives water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses LEAD: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant and bacteria, which may come from sewage and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural service lines and home plumbing. The City of Lowell is responsible for providing high quality drinking livestock operations and wildlife. water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for metals, which can be naturally-occurring or 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial in your water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. production, mining or farming. ** Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate from a variety of sources such as agriculture and those contaminants. the Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 the lowell page 16 rg'dger Wednesday • march *17 '2010 ledger page 17 Another factor that keeps obituaries But now, while giant firms office hours: businesses from getting such as Citi and Goldman Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. We need credit loans is similar to something Sachs report massive profits, most homeowners are Fri. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. BARNES to flow to the real lifeblood of many coping with. Just as the closed Sat. & Sun. Chase Raymond Barnes, March 12, 2010, was local economies - local Main Street value of our homes has classifieds expected in July but he could not wait another minute banks - are struggling. fallen in this recession, to meet his mommy, Brandie Barnes. After snuggling Recently, the FD1C released so has the value of the with mommy, he was kissed and hugged by his Papa a report that demonstrates for sale for rent help wanted services services services Sen. Carl Levin inventory and equipment and Grandma, John and Dawne Swanson; Grandpa, the scope of the problem. At FREE AD! - Place & pay Jamie Barnes; Uncle, Evan Swanson; Great-Grandma held by businesses. Because ALTO - 2 bedroom apart- FOREMAN NEEDED - for BURIED IN DEBT? - AFFORDABLE TREE & the end of 2009, the report for classified ad in the Buy- ment, pond view, $500 IN & OUT REMOVAL - and Grandpa, Sadie and Mac Mclver; Auntie Lyndee their equipment or to expand those assets are worth gardening company. Must We can help. Financial Wanted appliances, cars, LANDSCAPE SERVICE Not long ago, I testified said, 702 banks across the ers Guide & Lowell Ledger deposit, $550 per month be knowledgeable in perin- Bruinekool, and mommy's best friend, Jen Ettinger. their business. Dozens less, banks are less able to wellness begins with a trucks, etc., farm equip- - Tree work, landscaping, before a subcommittee of the United States were in at least for 3 weeks & receive the includes trash removal, nial plant care. Responsible mowing, full season work upon dozens of businesses provide loans that use them ment, mower motors. Free After he knew everyone would be okay without him, he Senate Banking Committee some danger of failure. That 4th week FREE! You must water/sewer, hookup avail- w/good work ethic & posi- plan designed by you; available. Free estimates. mention the special in order removal. 616-890-5210. continued his journey to meet his Great-Papa, Raymond have come to us, worried was up 27 percent from just as collateral. able for stackable washer & tive attitude. Home garden- not your creditors. Da- 897-8220. on a vital issue to Michigan: to receive this offer. Valid dryer. 616-868-6411. 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Ron Ander- Main St., Lowell. 616- of Christ, 865 Lincoln Lake Ave. SE in Lowell with Rev. At times my office state has operated a Capital BUNKBEDS - Ail new. 58 • first month rent free! QUICKBOOKS, & AC- son Woodworking & Const., 828-5346, www.com- 'HANDY REPAIR SERVICE suggest that, from a technical struggled, bank lending (w/12 month lease.) 2 bed- Terry Tessari officiating. has worked on a one-on- Access Program, which models, wood, metal or COUNTING SERVICE 430-8511. puterRehab.ws - All kinds of service work: standpoint, our economy has plummeted, down rooms, $600; 1 bedroom, - by certified Quickbooks can also help borrowers futon, $199 & up. Also sofa locks rekeyed, deadbolts is rebounding. But despite one basis with individual 7.5 percent from 2008 to $500; on-site laundry & cats LOSE WEIGHT NOW ASK beds, daybeds & futons. advisor. Call Kathy 897- CONNIE'S CREATIVE installed, screen & window businesses and local banks, with decreased collateral allowed. 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Save 15% today. an active member of Plymouth Congregational Church If we do not act quickly to in Michigan declined by 74 from small family farm. a lifelong resident of the Call Deb 676-2504. small pond design & instal- with the Michigan Bankers lation, planting, weeding & and was a silver fawn with Boys Scouts of America. help restore employment, percent from 2007 to 2009. need collateral support. I Grain fed, $1.60 lb. hanging Lowell community & I offer SOUND OFF Association and with state think we can draw from weight + processing. Call PRICELESS STOR- superior legal representa- NEED YOUR'HOUSE OR maintenance. I will beat all PHONE LINE Her husband, Wilbur Fye, Sr. preceded her in death as the "green shoots'' for which We must do something competitor's prices. Call officials to try to match the experience of these 897-6754. AGE - Indoor/out- tion at affordable rates. BUSINESS CLEANED? 897-0787 well as her son, Robert Lowell Fye. Surviving are her we have so much hope will to support community banks - call us, the girls you can Connie at 897-7640. worthy businesses with banks programs, and craft door. New Units on Call 350-0909 for your free children, James L. Mason, Ronald L. Mason, Paul R. wither. so that they can lend to the 'MATTRESSES -"'New.' consultation. trust, S&ACIeaning, we are and Kim Fye, Phillip J. Fye and Kathleen J. Mooney, When 1 talk to employers willing and able to lend. But small businesses that are legislation that will directly Twin set, $100; full, $125; Alden Nash, 1 mile insured, 616-835-3392. Wilbur G. Jr. and Maxine Fye; many grandchildren in Michigan, often the the problem persists. key to creating jobs in our help Michigan businesses Queen, $150; king, $175. South of I96. Call for Pillowtop sets starting at and great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place first problem they discuss For much of this crisis, communities. That's why get the capital they need to specials 558-2900. $175. Waterbed mattress, and a memorial service will be held Saturday, March our attention has been begin growing again to put with me is the difficulty in I have co-sponsored a bill $60 & up. 682-4767 or focused on the largest people back to work. 1ST MONTH FREE-Peb- 20 at 1 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, 4010 obtaining the capital they offered by Sen. Jeff Merkley 293-5188. financial institutions in Carl Levin is the ble Beach Lakefront Apts. Kalamazoo Ave. SE. Memorial contributions may be have traditionally relied on of Oregon that would provide Starting at $540, utilities & our country. Programs like given to Plymouth Congregational Church. The family to finance their operations: support to community banks senior U.S. senator from carport included, EE. The will greet friends at the church following the service. capital to meet payroll, to TARP provided large sums so they can begin lending Michigan. best apartment value in of capital to these large UPS SHIPPING AT (jommunity Calendar finance inventory, to update again. Lowell. 897-6880. institutions because their THE LOWELL LEDGER! HALL FOR RENT-Low'eil failure would endanger the PLEASE NOTE-Coming Events MARCH CALENDAR OF ALANON - Wednesdays at 6:30 Call for a price quote! Veteran's Center, 3100 LA LECHE LEAGUE OF ADA, The Family of entire economy. Alden Nash. Newly remod- are for non-profit organizations. EVENTS AVAILABLE ONLINE p.m. Lowell First United Method- CASCADE, LOWELL - 2nd They are ran on a space available - gildasclubgr.org. Gilda's Club, 897-9261 eled, smoke-free, private, ist Church, 621 E. Main St. (Use Thurs. 7 p.m. meeting. Support for basis & are not guaranteed to run. Lowell Clubhouse, 314 S. Hud- west entrance off Jackson St.) Sgt. 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Gilda's Club, Lowell 2nd Tuesday at Schneider Manor Open an IRA by April 15. Church in Alto at 7 p.m. to use our services, but if you do, our skilled paramedics are always on 2050 W Main Street bank. Thank you, Joice Clubhouse, 314 S. Hudson, CommunityRm.,9:30-10:30 a.m. THE EAST KENT COUNTY Lowell. Ml 49331 An IRA could reduce your Smith. Lowell. 897-2760 or 897-9160. KEEP IT SIMPLE ADDICTIONS standby 24/7 ready to rush to Care Plan member's aid at a moments notice. Bus; 616-897-9237 wanted REPUBLICANS (EKCR) - meets taxes and it's a great way SUPPORT GROUP - Socializa- [email protected] LAST CHANCE-to signup BEADING WORKSHOP - Tues., KNIGHTS OFCOLUMBUS#7719 the second Saturday of the month to invest in your future. tion & peer support for recovering CRAFTERS WANTED-for for spring soccer with March 23, 6-8 p.m. Learn how to -second and fourth Tuesday at St. at the Lowell Area Chamber of Call today to enroll in our Care Plan, 616-897-7902 Like a good neighbor, addicts. 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QUARTER BINGO - 2nd Thurs. of information about what you can HOME IN DOWNTOWN INVITATIONS each month, 1-5 p.m. 2 cards for ledger Monday - Thursday: do to become involved! For more ns'ssrss sx a quarter. 50% payback w/100% LOWELL - Call 586-206- Available at Lowell Litho, LoweN Clubtause, 314 S. HuD- ™«as 2na Wednesday at 6 p.m information, please call Dave at alternate payback hourly specials. Open to 8 am - 5 pm 0882 for details. Ph. 897-9261. son Lowell locations. Visit www. Emmette, 644-0759 or Nancy P.O. Box 128 the public. The Moose Rec Hall, INIUIANCI Stop by & check out one lowellareatrailway.org or call Mari Steckler, 897-6380. State Farm 1320 E. Main St. Sponsored by Lowell, Ml 49331 Friday: 8 am - 2 pm 897-9555 of our books. Many differ- ROLLAWAY LTD. SENIOR 897-5671. 105 N. Broadway W.O.T.M. Chapter #1388. ent styles & price ranges BOWLING - Wednesdays, 1 897-9261 Closed Sat. & Sun. p.m., 55 and over. Lowell 0901200 Slate Farm, Bloommgton. IL to choose from. the page 18 Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 FSdger ttw Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 IS'dger page 19 WINNING PRINT & ONLINE FAMILY FEATURE MS Sc— TsBedier; For puzzle answers, games, opinion polls Cherry Creek and much more go to: www.thelowellleager.com Proof n\jg0$ AND CLICK ON KIDS SCOOP BUTTON Are you an eagle-eyed reader? Read the articles below and correct the eight spelling and going green grammar errors you find. The r .» Paddy O'Brien's - * first one is done for you. 1 r^X~ *£ Potato Patch *r * Potato Famine In the 1840s, a (paji^ In Ireland, potatoes have been an important source J ) fl of nutrition for centuries. Today's page is packed with fun facts about the tasty tater! outbreak of potato blight, Welcome to Paddy O'Brien's Potato Patch. Can you a plant disease, swept find your way through the patch to the pot of gold? through Europe, wiping * *»* * >1 jt *4^* What i; out the potatoe crop in MARCH 10-MARCH 16 tuber? many countries. The irish Apple's i-Pad presales hit 120,000 on first day A tuber is a swollen of sales, analysts estimate. Sound Off! How many part of a plant that The Ledger's shamrocks can stores energy. The working class lived largley potatoes we eat A 22 year-old American rower completes a solo you find on "Almost" anything goes column! this page? grow underground on potatoes and when the journey across the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday and the plant above touching a pier in the coffee-brown waters ground uses the ( blight reeched Ireland, of Guyana to claim a record as the youngest energy stored in the potato to grow. So, person to accomplish the feat. ^^poll result: potatoes are tubers. their main staple food Should China ban the A British couple is appealing a jail sentence # disappeared. This famine after being accused of sharing a kiss in a consumption of dogs and cats? * * Jr= Dubai restaurant. They were convicted of YES 62% Tater Trivia * U r left many poverty-stricken inappropriate behavior and other charges, NO 38% During the Alaskan Klondike bringing a month in jail. gold rush (1897-1898), potatoes families with no choose Pictured is Noah Hayden from Sarah Fox's were practically worth their To vote on the current poll question go weight in gold. Potatoes were Beijing-China plans to bid for contracts to build second grade class. valued for their vitamin C. And but to struggle to survive U.S. high-speed train lines and is stepping up gold, at that time, was more exports of rail technology to Europe and Latin Thanks to Lowell Light Deb Osborne, our media to: thelowellledger.com plentiful than nutritious foods! or leave Ireland. Over the America. and Power, every student center teacher, assembled who has participated in these journals from course of the famine, Find the two identical leprechauns. A Georgian TV station reveals footage of what reading "Just Grace Goes cardboard boxes and paper THIS WEEK'S Lookalike Leprechauns they say is a 130 year-old woman. Antisa Green," will receive an from our recycle bins. almost one million people Khvichava was born in 1880, according to energy efficient light bulb. Students have been POLL QUESTION... died from starvation or documents the TV station has apparently All students will receive a finding vocabulary words Which of these 20th Century found. This puts her 20-years older than the tic-tac-toe card with GREEN throughout the book and disease. Anuther one current oldest person. activity suggestions on our writing these along with innovations has had the GREENest day of the year, the definitions on cut out million people left Ireland, St. Patrick's Day. trees. Children cut these tree biggest influence on our lives? DRAFT SYNOPSIS OF Students have been shapes out from the back of moustly for Canada and recording the ways they old homework pages, cereal THE REGULAR MEETING A big thank-you to Boh for the Rockin' good time the Taters * Sports have reduced, reused and boxes and other "reused" Lowell Middle School had at Roll Aw ay on Friday night. Presidential Potatoes the United States. OF THE LOWELL recycled products in their items. These tree shapes are French fries were introduced in America when they were served in the White Search are Tops! Standards Link: Writing: Edit text to check for CITY COUNCIL conservation journals, (just building a gigantic word wall House by this president. Use the code to reveal his name. Look through the correct spelling and grammar. To the young man who helped me on Segwun s s-curve Potatoes are packed like Grace does in the book). around our media center. sports section of the MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010 - thank goodness you came along. with vitamin C and newspaper and see minerals your body * * how many times you Eli. Soro-dOsM' needs for energy. A HI Whatever happened to Roger Brown? We'd love to can find these words: Complete the grid by using alt Motion to approve the agenda as potato is one of the the letters in the word TUBER in presented. hear about him and the grandkids. Have a good one Rog. best sources for WIN each vertical and horizontal row. CITY OF LOWELL potassium you can LOSE Each letter should only be used ^ IS "a ^ li once in each row. Some spaces When submitting your opinion to Sound Off!, we ask you to find in the produce MATCH have been filled in for you. Motion to approve the regular minutes RESIDENTS ONLY follow a few guidelines. Sound Off! is meant to be a way for you to section. Potassium A =<£> H = ® M = © R = + GAME of the March 1, 2010 meeting as compliment or vent your feelings with civility. A healthy way to get helps keep blood Now have a friend try. pressure at a normal E = M I = • N = g| S = T B U something off your chest or spread a little kindness. j Who found the most? corrected and the accounts payables YARD WASTE PICKUP SCHEDULE level. We welcome your comments, with or without signatures, but f 0=<^ T = were approved. FOR = a =» Standards Link: Research: Use U E signing your name to your comment does increase the odds of seeing the newspaper to locate Information. SPRING AND SUMMER 2010 * Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. it in print. Threatening or deliberately cruel comments will not be * B T Special thanks to the U.S. Potato Board for their help with this page. Visit them at www.potatogoodness.oom for a free classroom poster and more! Motion to award contract for the 2010 The City of Lowell's Spring and Summer accepted and, of course, no advertising a product or service please. street sweep to Sanisweep, Inc. of So basically, submit anything - but not everything will make E B yard waste program is scheduled for the it to print ||| Grand Rapids for $18,180 plus trucking KW scoop Puzzler Bou e , word Search second and fourth Thursday of each month The Ledger reserves the right to choose what is printed, and nnlll le R B and disposal fees. through September unless there is a reminds the public that views expressed in Sound Off!, unless In October 1995, the potato became the first vegetable to be POTATOES Find the words in the puzzle. otherwise stated, are not the opinions of The Ledger staff or its grown in this environment. NASA and the University of Then look for each word in this week's holiday in that week and then the pickup publishers. Wisconsin, Madison, created the technology with the goal LEPRECHAUN Kid Scoop stories and activities. Kid Scoop Motion to approve the Light and Power day will be Friday. Yard waste bags are of feeding astronauts on long space voyages, and eventually, ENERGY feeding future space colonies. Color the even-numbered T D VOCABULARY 2010-2011 annual budget and Capital $20.00 for a bundle of ten (10). TUBERS O P S E R O T s Projects as presented. squares green to reveal the answer. BUILDERS SWOLLEN N U A H C E R P E L ELECTRIC UTILITY WORK 9 5 7 9 5 1 9 7 3 1 5 3 1 5 9 9 5 3 1 5 9 This week's word: YARD WASTE PICKUP SCHEDULE NUTRITIOUS SWOLLEN 5 8 4 2 3 4 6 2 5 4 8 4 5 2 4 8 7 2 4 2 7 S Y T T D L O G D T Motion to approve the resolution April 8th and 22nd Lane Shift on N. Hudson 3 2 1 3 9 2 5 4 9 2 9 6 7 6 7 1 9 8 5 9 5 TATER ^ The verb swollen is authorizing signatures for a contract E G C P U T U O A H May 13th and 27th 1 6 8 2 3 8 2 8 7 6 4 2 5 2 1 5 3 4 6 2 7 PATCH W the past tense of the between the City and the Michigan between Chatham & Hunt C R H D A B O T S G verb swell, meaning June 10th and 24th 7 5 3 4 7 4 9 7 5 8 5 4 3 4 9 7 5 2 9 5 3 STORED to become larger. Department of Transportation involving 1 3 9 8 5 3 3 8 1 8 3 5 7 8 5 7 1 R R T G July 9th* and 22nd 7:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. 5 6 3 2 WEIGHT E L E P O I the Bowes Road Reconstruction 3 6 2 6 3 2 7 9 5 8 1 6 9 2 2 6 5 6 4 2 5 The creek was swollen August 12th and 26th U N O O B R D R S E March 17th, 18th & 19th 3 TOPS after the heavy rains. project. September IQth* and 23rd 9 7 9 5 3 9 5 3 1 5 9 3 5 9 3 1 5 9 7 7 SOURCES O E N E L L O W S W Standards Unk: Number Sense: Identify even and odd numbers. Try to use the word BLOOD S U O I T I R T N Motion to adjourn at 8:03 p.m. The next 'PLEASE NOTE THESE DATES Lane Closure on Flat River Dr. Watch a video to discover how you and a parent u swollen in a sentence GOLD today when talking with regular scheduled meeting will be AREA FRIDAY PICKUP DUE TO 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. can make healthier, non-fried French fries at: www.kidscoop.coin/kids POT • Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical your friends and family Monday, April 5, 2010. A HOLIDAY DURING THE WEEK. March 22nd & 23rd words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. members. Complete minutes will be available after If you have any questions, approved on April 5, 2010 on the City's www.kldscoop.com please contact City Hall (897-8457). Any questions Why would the Potatoes web page at www.ci.lowell.mi.us or at Potato Poetry £ contact reporter not Anyone? City Hall Pick 10 words at random in today's newspaper. Lowell Light & Then, try to write an amusing poem about How do you like to eat Lowell potatoes using all 10 of the words you chose. leave the mashed potatoes? Write an tn Light & Powen Power Betty R. Morlock, Ask your teacher if you can read your poem potatoes alone? advertisement to sell to your class. others on your idea of the City Clerk 616-897-8402 Standarda Link: Writing Applications: Write In a variety of genres dooos e 106 o* pajuBM eH :U3MSNV best way to eat potatoes. including poetry. 1 Uw page 20 ledger Wednesday • march • 17 • 2010 FFA, continued Trolls invade Lowell The requirements for the Blough, Kendra Merriman Superior Chapter and earned Outstanding Junior award and Kelsey Ward. Cassie recognition in the Food for are similar to the state degree Rybicki represented Lowell America and Building our but with lower numbers. in the State FFA choir. Michigan Communities Students receiving the The Lowell FFA chapter award areas. award from Lowell were was again honored as one of In total, the Lowell FFA Katie Bartholomew, Audrey the top chapters in the state had 29 members receive Blodger, Molly Doyle, with a gold in the National awards or recognition at the Aaron Fetzer, Martin Hewitt, Chapterrecognition program. State convention. FFA is a Craig Huber, Allison Oesch, Only 20 chapters in Michigan national youth leadership Kristin Schramm and Kelsey were awarded the gold organization that strives to Ward. level. The National Chapter make a positive difference The State FFA band award recognizes chapters in the lives of students by and choir performed during that do an exceptional job developing their potential the convention sessions of developing leadership for premier leadership, with members from Lowell and promoting agriculture personal growth and career participating in both. The at the student, chapter success through agricultural State FFA band, which is and community levels. In education. The Lowell FFA directed by Lowell Middle addition to the National is one of the largest chapters School band director Dale Chapter award, the Lowell in Michigan with over 120 Latva, included Paula FFA was also recognized as a members. Foreshadowing the things to come along with the upcoming bridge project, Elaine Hommowun of the Lowell Area Arts Council displays the council's troll, Charlie, and The Hanger's troll, Daisy. The Lowell High School arts students have made a bunch of trolls for the area businesses that will be decorated this Saturday at the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Many businesses are also making their very own trolls. The trolls symbolize the city and the businesses embracing of the large construction project. Representing Lowell in the State FFA band were, left to right: Kelsey Ward, Check us out online... 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