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25C The Lowell Volume 14, Issue 44 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, September 12, 1990 Along Main Street George and Dolores Dey honored for their 3 3-year commitment to Lowell •J JHjE When asked what it was ^/vs5 about Lowell that makes them smile? George and Do- lores "Dode" Dey responded "It's home. It's family." QUILT TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The response was some- what ironic, for it was the Raffle tickets for the 1990 Fallasburg Fall Festival quilt couple's family type con- are now on sale at the Lowell Area Arts Center (Mon. - Fri. tribution to the community of 1 to 5 p.m., Sat/Sun., 1:30 to4:30p.m.. Cousins Hallmark Lowell over the past 33 years Shop. Flat River Antique Mall or from any Arts Council that helped earn them the members. Fifth Annual Chamber of This year's "Quilt Sampler" was designed and created by Commerce Person of the Dolores Dey and is in shades of ivory, rose, mint and black. Year" award. The quilt is currently on view at the Flat River Antique "This award is given to the Mall. You could be the lucky winner for just one dollar. person(s) who have helped the growth and development ALTO ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR - SEPT. 27 of the community to become a better place. It's for those Alto Elementary School Book Fair will be held Thursday. who give to the community Sept. 27 at the school from 7 to 8:30 in the evening. whether through business, Sale of books proceeds will be used for the media center. service clubs or volun- Your help will be appreciated. teerism," said the initial reci- pient of the award, Chris MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE RESCHEDULED VanAntwerp. "No matter what it was, George and De- The Seventh and Eighth grade Parent Open House for the lores Dey have always said Middle School has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 17, 'yes' to the Lowell communi- ty" beginning at 7 p.m. and should be concluded by 8:15 p.m. M Hope to see you there! Deys are charter members of various Lowell organiza- George and Dolores Dey became the fifth recipients of the Lowell Area Chamber "ROYALTY" ASKED TO RETURN tions, and last Thursday of Commerce "Person of the Year" award. They were honored for their committment night, they became charter to the community of Lowell over the past 33 years. All former Lowell High School Homecoming Kings and membert of an elite list of active and leading role in the Individually their list of Quilt Committee for the past Queens are invited to return on Oct. 5 for an afternoon winners - Chris VanAntwerp, community since their arri- credits are as remarkable. seven years and worked on assembly, the pre-game parade and the 1990 Homecoming King Doyle, Ivan Blough, val. George has been a Lowell three of them before that half-time activities of the football game with Zeeiand. Orval McKay and now, In 1975, they were respon- School Bus driver for 27 time. If you are a former king or queen or could pass the word George and Dolores Dey. sible for the organization of years. He has been a member The Deys also expressed along to one, it would be appreciated. For more information George Dey said, after the Lowell's first Fourth of July of the Lowell Lion's Club for how important it is that the call Barb Pierce or Marsha LaHaye at 897-4125. presentation made by Van- Celebration at Richard's 34 years, 20 years as a secret- school bond issue pass. "A Antwerp, he was surprised QUILT WORKSHOPS OFFERED Park. In 1981, they organized ary and he spent two years as quality school system is what and wasn^t sure what to say. the Fourth of July sesquicen- a Deputy District Governor has brought new people into After a moment's thought The Lowell Arts Center is again offering quilt workshops tennial celebration in Lowell. for two years. Dey is also an the school area. It is also what though he quipped to the 140- with instructor Dolores Dey. These workshops are for begin- The Deys were charter active member of the Lowell resells homes," George Dey plus business dignitaries, ning and intermediate quilters and will run for six weekly members of the Lowell Area Knights of Columbus. said. "Good schools make for "Ho! Ho! Ho!" For the past sessions. Arts Council in 1979. They Dode has been a Camp Fire good selling points for 30 years Dey has been Santa You may select Wednesday afternoons 1:30 top 4:30 p.m. also began their involvement leader; volunteered her time homes." Claus for community events or Thursday evenings 7 to 10 p.m. Enrollment in each work- with the Lowell Chamber of to help set up the St. Mary's Both George and Dolores sometimes for children of shop is limited to eight quilters Commerce in 1966. Library; She has been the said they are proud to live in parents who sat on his knee Fee for this LAAC workshop is $30 for members and $38 Dolores has co-produced voice behind the phone at the the Lowell community and when they were children. for non-members. Call the Art Center 897-8545 to enroll. and starred in many of the Lowell Area Chamber of are appreciative of the award The Deys came to Lowell Classes begin the week of Oct. 1. Lowell Area Arts council Commerce, she has been the bestowed upon them by the in 1966 and have played an winter plays, as has George. chairman of the Fallasburg community. BOOK FAIR AT MIDDLE SCHOOL There will be a book fair at the Lowell Middle School 66 artists selected for Fall Festival from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 12, 13 and 14. The artist selection com- YMCA SOCCER SIGNUP NOW! mittee of the 22nd Annual Fallasburg Fall Festival has There is still room for anyone interested in playing YMCA sorted through 150 applican- soccer this fall. tions and has invited 66 art- Little Kickers (kindergarteners and first graders), grades ists and craftsmen to sell their 1-3, 4-6 and 7-8 still have openings. Please sign up this work at the yearly event to week be held in Fallasburg Park Sept. 29 and 30. ACADEMIC BOOSTERS MEET SEPT. 12 Artist Chairman Chris Van- Antwerp says he is very The next meeting of the Academic Boosters Club will be pleased with this year's selec- held Sept, 12 at 7 p.m. at the home of Jim DeWeerd, 3180 tion. "We have some old fa- Emberwood Drive. vorites whom everyone would miss if they weren't in- ATTENTION! LOWELL SCHOOLS RESIDENTS cluded, but we have some very exciting new booths The Citizens Steering Committee cordially invites you to which we think will be very attend the "Community Informational Question/Answer popular. The committee R Greenville artist Pam Hemmes' pottery has been popular with Fallasburg Fall Forum" scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m., at the Festival visitors for many years. Middle School. Main street, cont'd., pg. 10 Festival, cont'd., pg. 2 1 he Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. September 12, 1990 - Page 2 Obituaries The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 12. 1990 - Page 3 Linda Moon School of Dance twirls into Lowell THOMAS - Mr William J. Kentwood, Janet (Forrest) Thomas, of Saranac, a Vete- Brcimayerof Belding, Phillip and Affiliated Artists be- ran of WWII, passed away (Kathy) Wosinski of Ada. lieves dance instructors September 4, 1990. Surviv- Kenneth Wosinski of Grand should be licensed. "Unfortu- ing are his sister. Leona (Les- Rapids, Donald Wosinski of nately, many dance studios Get one ter) Jannereth; and many Lowell; brother, Walter Will, are owned by housewives nieces and nephews. Funeral iams of North Carolina; sis- who've studied for a couple Services were conducted ters, Viola Gray, Phyllis Van- of years, and that shows." Thursday at the Arsulowicz derPaane, Louise Pant, all of She says a person must West Funeral Home. Inter- Grand Rapids, Margaret know dance to teach it. "The ment Ft. Custer Cemetery. Quillan of Rockford; 12 way a person gets to know grandchildren, three great- dance is by studying it. Al- WOSINSKI - Earl P grandchildren; and several though, just because you've Wosinski» Sr., aged 73, of nieces and nephews. Mass of studied dance it does not Pamell. died Wednesday, Au- Christian Burial was offered mean you will be a good gust 29t 1990. He is survived Saturday, Sept. 1 at St. Pat- teacher or administrator.' by his wife, Florence; his rick s Church, Pamell, Rev. Moon believes a good children, Margaret (David) Fr. Wayne B. Wheeler Jr., dance teacher has a good eye Myers of Lowell, Joseph Celebrant. Interment St. Pat- for errors, can describe a (Joyce) Wosinski of Ada, Earl rick's Cemetery. movement in many ways and (Delorcs) Wosinski Jr. of yearns for leadership. "Being a good teacher is bom in you," she adds. Festival, continued Moon has studied in vari- ous cities, keeping up on the new dance styles and staying very satisfied with the quailty Seven of the artists list progressive. and balance of this year's art- Lowell or Alto as their ad- The Alyce Hogan Dance ists." dress, while another 22 arc Studio pupil says her classes Visitors to the festival will from the greater Grand help their students with more be able to buy art and crafts Rapids area. Six are from Judy Serba, Linda Moon dance instructor, peeks to see how her young dancing than just dance.