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^•'RINOPORr, MICIIICAH The Lowell 49284 Volume 13, Issue 44 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, September 13,1989 Chamber honors community dignitary

Orval I. McKay J named "1989" 66 Person of the Year"

GET TICKETS TO WIN NEW CORVETTE NOW! Orval I. McKay, M.D. doctor. Chairman of the Look Commit- The Grand Valley Corvette Association Inc. is again selling tee, member of the Lowell Light raffle tickets on a new 1989 Corvette. Donations are $10 each and and Power Board, member of the ^he drawing is Sept. 16. Planning Commission, a charter Partial proceeds of this raffle go to Spina Bifida (birth defects). commissioner, a father of three, Second prize is $250 and third is $150. a contributor to Lowell's unity Don't wait, drawing is this Saturday at North Kent Mall at 2 p.m. within the community and Low- ell Chamber of Commerce's V.F.W. HOLDS STEAK FRY SEPT. 16 "1989 Person of the Year." "Over the last number of years The Lowell V.F.W. will hold a Steak Fry on Saturday. Sept. * when I've visited Dr. McKays 16from4to8 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall, 307 E. Main St., Lowell. office for a sore ankle or any The Steak Fry includes baked potato and salad bar. The public number of aches, his first ques- is invited. tion is Ray. how old are you?' - So I say to Dr. McKay tonight 0 ON VIEW AT LAAC GALLERY that this award is a celebration and tribute that only comes with "The Human Form'\ paintings and drawings of ten local artists age." Person of the Year emcee, will open on Wednesday, Sept. 13 and will be on view through M Ray Quada quipped. Pictured with the 1989 Person of the Year," Orval McKay, second from the right, is his Oct. 8. McKay came to Lowell in wife, Jean, to McKay's immediate right, his daughter, Cara, far left, and her husband. Jon A reception for the artists will be held at the Gallery on Sunday. 1950 and opened up his practice. Monroe, far right. Sept. 17 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to His vision and willingness to be- attend. Council. Charter Commission. worth Hospital along with regu- McKay said. "It's not what Jean come involved in the community Gallery hours are Monday - Friday. I to p.m. and 1:30 - 4:30 The Lowell Light and Power lar visits to area nursing homes (his wife) and I have done for has helped to promote the City p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For further information phone the board, the Planing Commission, and care facilities. He continues Lowell, but it's what Lowell has of Lowell. "He is a community Arts Center at 897-8545. the Airport Commission and is to serve Butterworth Hospital, done for us." leader and a team player at the Chairman of the Helen Look where he interned from 1949-50, McKay's short, emotional ac- same time and his spirit of volun- ^KENT SOIL DISTRICT TAKES ORDERS FOR SEEDLINGS Daley Trust Committee. He also in a variety of professional and ceptance speech was charged teerism should be an inspiration pursues an active professional advisory capacities. with love for a community that to us all." Quada said. The Kent County Soil Conservation District is taking orders for life that involves regular visits "I 'smelled a rat* on my way he believes has an overall good- Since coming to Lowell fall delivery of tree seedlings to be used for windbreaks, to fight to the sick and injured at Butter- here tonight." an emotional McKay cont'd, pg. 2 erosion and for wildlife habitat. The deadline for ordering is Sep- McKay has served on the Village tember 15. 1989. Seedlings available are: Red Pine. Austrian Pine, White Pine. White Spruce. Blue Spruce. Norway Spruce, and Douglas Fir. M-21 accident Prices range from $7.50 to $11.50 for a quantity of 25 tree seedlings. Quantities of more than 500 of the same species are cheaper per seedling. Four people injured in 4-car collision Order blanks and more information are available at the district ^ffice. 3260 Eagle Park Drive. NE. Suite 101B, from 8 a.m. to Traffic was delayed for just some equipment, according eastbound cars before stopping. 27. of Ionia before continuing ^:30 p.m. weekdays, or by calling Ann Pitsch. at 940-9917. Orders roughly two hours on M-21 west to the Kent County Sherrif's De- Tichelaar's vehicle initially westbound in the eastbound lane will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. of Lowell near Cumberland on partment. struck the rear tire of a trailer where she hit vehicle number Friday afternoon around 3:30 Tina Tichelaar, 19, Ada. was being pulled by a car driven by four, driven by Eva Merrills. 55. LAAC WILL HOST LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP p.m when a vehicle driven by an cited for careless driving after William Hoist. 52 of Hudson- of Comstock Park, head on. Ada woman lost control of her her westbound car. crossed the ville. She then struck the front After being hit, Hickok's veh- The Lowell Area Arts Council is taking registrations for its Life car while apparently trying to ad- yellow line and struck three of a car driven by Terry Hickok, icle went off the road, striking a Drawing workshop. The Workshop begins Monday. October 2 tree and rolling over onto its and will run for seven weeks. hood, according to the Sheriff's This is not an instructional workshop but rather a series of report. sessions to enable artists within the community to have the oppor- Hickok was transported to tunity to paint and draw from life and character models. Blodgett Hospital by Mercy Am- A The fee for the workshop is $32 for LAAC members and $38 bulance for incapacitating in- for non-members. For further information or registration call the juries. Arts Center at 897-8545. Merrills was transported to Butterworth Hospital by Mercy HONEY CREEK HOLDS ANNUAL COUNTRY FAIR Accident cont'd, pg. 8 Honey Creek Christian Homes will hold its 12th Annual Country ICEMAN'S OUTLET - Fair on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Honey Creek Liquor. Beer Sl Wine. It's new • is located at 11652 Grand River Ave. (Cascade Road)* BBQ Ribs A. chicken to go on the This family event features activities for all ages: a flea market, weekend. Panama Jack T-Shirts crafts and baked goods, live music, silent auction, flying model and shorts. Open till 1 a.m. airplanes, petting zoo. children's games and much more. weekends and until 12:30 a.m. ^ All proceeds go to help neglected, abused children at Honey Monday thru Thursday. ^.'reek Christian Homes. Join in the fun! MCGEE HOMESTEAD - Bed LOWELL YMCA HOURS FOR FALL and breakfast, 2534 Alden Nash N.E.. Lowell. 897-8142. The Lowell YMCA office will be open from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. COUSINS' CARD & GIFT SHOPPE - Hallmark Christmas SURVEYORS TO DETERMINE LANDMARK LOCATIONS Four vehicles paid the price on M-21 Friday afternoon when an Ada woman crossed the ornaments are now in. July center line near Cumberland. through August will be closed on The Southwest Chapter of the Society of Registered- Sunday. Mon, Tues., Wed.. Land Surveyors Foundation will conduct an original-research sur- GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - LITE & LISTEN SOUND - Music Thurs.. Fri., Sat. open 10-6. vey. Using chain and stake, they will determine the locations of For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and for all occasions. Make your re- PRECISION & FASHION the 1939 sawmill, 1840 gristmill and tannery lot at the Fallasburg cheese visit LowelFs exclusive ception or party a time to re- HAIRSTYLING - For both men LOOK for your Westside Deli Pioneer Village. meat market at 205 E. Main. Call member. Call Jerry and Alicia De- and women. Man's World coupon inside this week's Ledger Main St., cont'd, pg. 8 897-7306. spres at 897-4336. Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. and SAVE. f ov ir n MmMii?. vrtwih-V// IbwuJ Jifi The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 13, 1989 - Page 2 Overcrowded classrooms The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 13, 1989 • Page 3 Obituaries Bushnell parents attend Board meeting Coming Events to express educational concerns ^ AVERILL- Mrs. Marvelle lone eral Services were held Monday aged 94, of Clarksville, passed Averill. aged 85. o! Ada. passed at O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Notices in the Ledger's "Com- Game of Life" 12:15 at the Lowell burg Fall Festival information. away Saturday, September 9, rently has a part-time principal grade class at Bushnell is at ^ EVERY MONDAY EVENING: our children grow through the uck dinner. Bring dish to pass away September 7. 1989. She is Chapel, Rev. Gary Burdick of A group of concerned parents ing Events** are free of charge "Euchre" will be played at the means of achievement prog- Board of Education. Call Com- and own table service 1989. Surviving are one son, and the communication lines are While the first-grade classed, survived by her sons, Frank of Ada Congregational Chureh of- who have children attending first to any non-profit organization V.F.W. Post 8303 at 7:30 p.m. rams. special activities, crafts munity Education. 897-8434, for TUES., SEPT. 19: The Granc Perry of Clarksville; 12 grand- not what they should be? I do Alto and Runciman/RivcrsMe In the Lowell, Ada, Alto, and Ada. Floyd and Ann of Cascade. ficiating. Interment at Ada grade at Bushnell Elementary Admission is $1, prizes. Public and basic moral leaming. For reservations. Rapids Mother of Twins Club, a SAT. & SUN., SEPT. 23 & 24: children, several great-grand- not feel the children and their arc smaller, those two sthu.K Saranac area. We prefer such support and informational group Duane of Grand Rapids, Glenn Cemetery . Vesta Chapter of Ada were at the September Lowell welcome. more info call Lowell Assembly Fallasburg Fall Festival. Fallas- children and great-great-grand- parents should be penalized if are having crowded problems „ notices to be kept brief and to SAT, SEPT. 16: Honey Creek for mothers of multiple bom chil- of Lowell; sister. Mrs. Sarah O.E.S, had a Memorial Service Board of Education meeting of God at 897-7047. burg Park, north of Lowell. 10 children. Funeral Services were higher grade levels be submitted by mall, but will Christian Homes will holds its dren, meets at 6:45 p.m. at Cas- a.m. to 5 p.m. each day Gam of Wyoming; 13 grandchil- on Sunday evening. Monday night, expressing their that's the case." EVERY MON. A TUES. MORN- Tuesday at the Koops Funeral When asked if the Board is If a new first-grade leather is accept notices by phone at ING - Coffee Break Bible Study LOWELL LIBRARY - will be 12th annual Country Fair from 10 cade Christian Church on Thor- dren, 14 great-grandchildren, concern over the abnormally 897-9261. Chapel, Clarksville. Interment considering hiring a new teacher. not in the school s immediaic Monday 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; Tues- open: Mon. 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.; a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 11652 napple River Drive SE. Call 453- MON., OCT. 9: Reservations one great-great-grandchild. Fun- FISHER - Beulah F. Fisher, overcrowded first-grade class- Grand River Ave. (Cascade 0810. Saranac Cemetery. Esch answered "not at the pre- plans, what remedy is?Esch day 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wed.. 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Fri. must be in for the Senior Citizen rooms. EVERY WEDNESDAY: at 1 p.m. Lakeside Community Church, & Sat., 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Road.) This family activity fea- motorcoach trip to Cran Hill sent time time. Esch did say that it looks as though parapn.ieW While the questions were plen- Senior Bowling - Rollaway Ltd. 6201 Whitneyville Rd. tures a flea market, crafts and THURS., SEPT. 21: Past Mat- Ranch. Delicious family style din- sionals (aides) will be highcrvd tiful and sincere, the answers it is likely a bond issue will be Lanes. Over age 55. SENIOR CITIZENS BOWLING baked goods, music and more. rons of Cyclamen Chapter No ner and color tour. Call Commu- McKay cont'd. were not simple and resolution put before the voters in June in for classrooms where siudcni 3RD SAT. OF EACH MONTH - LEAGUE - 60 years and older, 94 O.E.S. will meet at the home nity Ed for reservations and infor- LOWELL AREA ARTS COUN- of problem will not be quick. an effort to build a new elemen- numbers are 28 and higher V.F.W. Post No. 8303 in Lowell. welcome. Roll-Away Ltd. Lanes SAT., SEPT. 16: There will be a of Alice Ryder for a mominr mation. Trip is Oct. 19. 897- CIL: 149 S. Hudson St. Hours: potluck lunch at Elmdale Church brunch at 11 a.m. WV. ness. "People must continue to ner and then went the wrong di- McKay MD) died when he was Parents asked the board of edu- tary building. "However, once Laura Evans inquired about 307 W. Main. Steak dinner, serv- on Wed. at 1 p.m. the possibility of portable class- Monday thru Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.; ing 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Public in- of the Nazarene at 9211 Elmdale promote the city, to become in- rection, I began to suspect that two. cation to move quickly in dissol- the bond issue is passed, it will Saturdays and Sundays. 1:30 to vited. FALLASBURG Road. Clarksville, Ml at 12:30 THURS., SEPT. 21: Evening OCT. 11,12, & 13: Mac Island volved." he said, in reference to something was up." The 1938 Saranac graduate re- ving the problem. Alan take two years for everything to rooms. Esch noted thai to instull 4:30 p.m. Closed holidays. SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM - p.m. in the church basement. Coffee Break. 7 p.m. Calvary trip for Senior Citizens with a stay Quadas comments (see story in Dorough, father of Bushnell be completed." such a classroom would COM McKay was bom in ceived his bachelor's degree in Phone 897-8545. EVERY THIRD SATURDAY - open Saturdays, Sundays and Anyone that has ever attended Christian Reforedm Church, at the Grand Hotel for 3 days and Urging one mother to ask. "If $30,000. In general, both ihe Ledger) prior to the award pre- Covington, Ohio but raised in pharmacy from Ferris State Uni- first-grader, Ryan Dorough, Men's Breakfast 8 a.m. at Lowell holidays from 1-5 p.m. from the Church is cordially invited to 1151 W. Main, Lowell. 2 nights. Call Mary at 897-7092 parents and Esch agreed thai sentation. "I was very surprised. Saranac. His mother (Courtland versity in June of 1942. From asked if the administration the school knew of this increased WOMEN OF THE MOOSE Assembly of God. 3050 Alden Memorial Day through October attend. for more information. Even more that I never had an McKay), taught at Saranac there, he went into the service would consider hiring another enrollment problem 3-4 years portable classrooms are not ideal Chapter night meeting is held the Nash, (just south of town). Spec- 14. Across the Covered Bridge THURS., SEPT. 21: Senior Citi- 4 leaming environments. first Monday of each month, at 8 inkling, although, when Doyles schools and is credited with start- for four years, prior to being sent teacher. i'm concerned about ago, why is it taking so long? ial speaker and good food. For from Fallsburg Park. Free admis- SAT., SEPT. 16: Bowne Center zen trip to Meijer s Warehouse NOV. 4: Community Eo. Arts & p.m. Methodist Church will be spon- (King) and Leanord Jackson ing the schools* home economics to Syracuse University for pre- the quality of education for my Esch answered "Our only tool to Esch assured the group of paPI more info call 897-7047. sion. Souvenirs, crafts and rum- and Channel 13 TV. Call Com- Crafts Bazaar. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. soring a Chicken Dinner from 5-7 munity Ed for more information in the Caledonia High School. To picked my wife and I up for din- department. His Dad (Walter med. However, his papers were son. I urge the Board of Educa- predict the number of students ents that every possible avenue mage sales. WOMEN OF THE MOOSE Bus- THIRD TUESDAY EVENING - p.m. Adults $5. children age 5- and reservations, 897-8434. reserve a table, call 891 -8117 or mixed and he got 18 months of tion not to wait until the fourth coming in is the Kent County would be explored in an clton iness Meeting is held the third Ladies Joy Fellowship. Various WED,, SEPT. 13: The Snow 12, $2.50, under age 5 free. Lo- just come to buy. Friday of the school year to make live birth rate. It is estimated that to solve the problem. Board Pres- accellerated engineering before Monday of each month, at 8 p.m. topics and special speakers. For U.M.W. Turkey and Dressing cated on the comer of Alden THURS., SEPT. 21: Keenagers three percent of children bom in ident John Haggai also assurred attending Yale's School of an adjustment." more info call Lowell Assembly Dinner will be held at the Snow Nash and 84th St. will meet at Vergennes NOV. 18: Ladies, an all-day them that there is no overnight Medicine, where he graduated in Dorough asked Lowell Kent County five years ago will EVERY TUESDAY MORNING of God at 897-7047. Christian Center. 3189 Snow Methodist Church 10 a.m. Sally shopping trip to Woodfield Mall answer. PARENTHOOD . . . 1949, Superintendent Fritz Esch to enroll at Lowell Schools. The Ladies join us for Coffee Break/ Ave. beginning at 5:30 p.m. Pub- MON., SEPT. 18: Fallasburg Lyons will speak on "Catas- in Shaumberg, IL. Call Lowell Joining him at the "Person of challenge the organization (staff) school has been using this for- . "Research done in preparaiion Story Hour at Calvary Christian EVERY SUNDAY EVENING - lic invited. Historical Society (formerly West trophic Insurance" She is from Community Ed., 897-8434 for in- the Year" banquet were his wife to see what they recommend as mula for 25 years," Esch said. for all-day kindergarten showed Reformed Church, 1151 W. Royal Rangers for the boys. Mis- Central Michigan Historical Soci- the Social Security office. Pot- formation. It s not a fly-by-night business. Main. Lowell. 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. THURS., SEPT. 14: Senior Citi- and his daughter. Cara and her an effective way to deal with the "What we can't predict our the children cannot tolerate ihe sionettes for the girfs for kids kin- ety) will hold a potluck at 6 p.m. Nursery provided. dergarten and up. Christ Ambas- zen Lunch and Leam featuring at Schneider Manor. Bring place husband, Jon Monroe, of Low- problem. number of families that move stimulus of that many people Becoming a parent is the start of a whole new life. Day sadors for the youth (7 thru 12 Ruth and Clem Block with their setting and dish to pass. 7 p.m. Female lions do over 90 percent of the hunting for the ell. McKay also has a daughter. Sue Ball raised concern about into the area."That very problem around them," Kay Wisner said.M pride. I by day there are new questions about how to be the best EVERY SECOND TUESDAY grades). Christian Clubs to help program "Poetry and Art in the business meeting and Fallas- Kim who lives in Augusta, Geor- why Esch and the Board were will remain if a probable bond Esch added. "We have to oper- The Lowell Area Fishing Club |mother or father you can be.. gia with her husband. Donald not aware of the moves the issue on the June ballot does not ate within the limitations and now meets at the Flat River Degner. His son, Kent lives in Bushnell staff is willing to make. pass. confines of what we have to Snowmobile Clubhouse on Pot- * Should I bottle feed or breast-feed my baby? Phoenix Arizona "Is it because the school cur- Currently, the average first- work with." ters Road, just East of Montcalm * When will my baby sleep through the night? Ave. at 7:00 p.m. All prospective Why does my baby seem to cry so much? members or interested individu- I know I shouldn't spank, but what can I do? als are cordially welcome. How can I stop my children from fighting? ti Local students prospective CMU grads How can I get some time to myself? FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH: The Bowne Township Among those students who are her Masters Degree in Arts. Ken- pected to receive his Bachelors Helpline can give you the answers you need throughout Historical Society will hold regu- prospective graduates of Central neth R Rose of Alto was ex- Degree in Recreation; Commu . lar meetings at the Township the parenting years. We're here 24 hrs. a day, toll free King Louis XVI popu- Michigan University for the pected to receive his Bacholors nity Recreation and Park Adnui^ Hall. 6059 Linfield. Alto, on the and confidential. larized the cultivation of month of August are several area Degree in Interpersonal and Pub- istration. first Monday of each month at potatoes in France by 1-800-942-HELP 7:30 p.m. No December or Jan- wearing potato flowers in students. He Communications: Organiza- uary meetings. his buttonhole. Rebecca Joy Eckstmm of tional Communication and Lowell was expected to receive Bruce A. Percy of Ada was ex- EVERY SECOND WEDNES- DAY: Lowell VFW Auxiliary No. rzz^^zzzzaazzzzzzrazzzz^a&zzi 8303 meets at 8:00 p.m. at the VFW Post. 307 W. Main Street. HONEYSUCKLE Lowell. EVERY THIRD SUNDAY: The APARTMENTS Flat River Snowmobile Club meets at the clubhouse at 11841 Potters Rd. A Potluck is at 12:30 $ p.m. with business meeting fol- lowing. New members and Bedroom 405 to *450 guests are welcome. Our Roots QUA-KE-ZIK SPORTSMEN'S CALL FOR APPOINTMENT... 897-6880 CLUB: meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Club building at 11400 Foreman Are Road. Lowell. $200 OFF EVERY 1ST WEDNESDY - YOUR FIRST Lowell Area Jaycees. meet at the In Lowell Lowell YMCA at 7:00 p.m. New MONTH'S RENT members welcomed. Member- ship 21 -39 years of age. Leader- Remember "four Thanks for the confidence you have in us ship training through community WHEN YOU SIGN A ONE YEAR LEASE involvement. Interested, call -HURRY...OFFER EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 1989- 897-6604 or 897-6567. Our people make the difference. EVERY 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY First Communion? We're here to listen. When you need a loan, we - V.F.W. Post 8303 meets at the V.F.W. Clubroom, 307 E. Main can arrange it. When you need advice, we can St., Lowell at 8:00 p.m, Do you remember the joy of the sacraments? The serenity of Sunday Mass? The cleansing guide. We're here to help in any way we can. grace of confession? Prayer? Parish life? SATURDAYS - Take Off Count on us for all your banking needs. Pounds Sensibly Tops #M11493 If you're a Catholic who's been away from the Church, think about coming back for a joyful • COMING SOON • ' meets every Sat. at 8:30 a.m. in the Congregational Church reunion with the things you remember. basement in Lowell. Comer of rrvn STATE SAVINGS Cub Pack 3102 Spring and Hudson Sts. Weigh- If you've been hurt by the Church, it's time for healing. We want to help heal any hurts we may ins from 8:30 a.m. til 9:00 a.m. rllD BANK | Organizational Pack Meeting have caused you. To tell you we're sorry for not seeing... not hearing... not caring enough. TUESDAYS - Take Off Pounds . With you in mind, we've planned a short series of Monday night sessions. We'll talk about the First In Financial Service' September 19 at 7:00 p,m. Sensibly Tops #MI 372 meets Member FDIC every Tuesday evening at the joys and pains you've been through since we've been apart. Maybe we'll find a way to bring us Bushnell Gymnasium Lowell Congregational Church PINEWOOD basement. Comer of Spring and together again. DERBY Hudson Sts. Weigh-ins at 5:45 We miss you. And we love you. Your neighborhood bank » p.m. I for over 50 years." THURSDAYS: Take Off Pounds Tiger Cubs Wolf Cubs I Sensibly Tops Ml No. 333. Holy Family's "Journey Home" series begins Saranac. meets every Thursday i 9 Zti ^ Bear Cubs Webelos evening at the Saranac Public Li- Monday, September 25. Call 891-9259 and let's talk about it. i brary. Weigh-ins at 6:45 p.m. -a- BOWLING • I SECOND MONDAY OF EACH Holy Family Catholic Parish WANTED: • MONTH: The Lowell Area ADULTS TO BE DEN LEADERS: Schools Board of Education 9669 Kraft Avenue, S.E. • Caledonia, Michigan Rev. James C. Cusack Pastor i s meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Board raining provided; Dynamite Kids and a chance to see kids excell of Education office located in the lOUAt NOViINC because you caredl Call Dave Noonon at 897-5812 and say Middle School, 12685 Foreman OMOITUNirV fi "Dave, I'd like to help"!! J « Road. The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 13, 1989 • Page 4 Beute plays in national FFA band The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 13, 1989 - Page 5

Stacy Beute, of Lowell has this year at the 61 sl Michigan been playing music in the Lowell FFA Slate convenlion held in High School Band for the past East Lansing. three years. She will be perform- Beute has been active in the ing this fall in front of approxi- Lowell FFA during her high • • mately 23,000 FFA members and school career. She has partici- Viewpoint guests at the 62nd National FFA pated in leadership contests at convention in Kansas City, MO. the local, regional and state level see an animal dermatology specialist at M.S.U. That should bring The dermatology specialist excitedly pointed out various lesions as pan of the 100 member Na- and she is currently serving as you up to speed on why Duffy and I had to go to college on Monday and spewed all sorts of medical mumbo-jumbo. When he was tional FFA Band. The band will president of the Lowell Chapter As I w mentioned before, I didn't want another dog when old finished with his dissertation to the interns, he explained to me in be under the direction of Dr. Will- and president of Region V of the cozy corner Thor died four yean ago. I didn't figure he could ever be replaced English what he had found in his examination. He was positive iam Moffit, the former director Michigan Association of FFA. and I'm still right about that. But. I was talked into getting a dog that at least 90% of Duffy's problem is caused by a bacterial of the Michigan State University when the entire family promised I wouldn't have to get involved Beute is the daughter of Dave infection of the skin, and it can be cleared up in a few weeks with Marching Band with the care and maintenance that comes with pet ownership heavy doses of antibiotic medication and shampoos. This was great and Sue Beute of Whites Bridge Yeh . . . right! r Beute also participated in the by Roger Brown news, and I tried not to dampen my spirits by thinking of how Rd., Lowell. First Michigan FFA Band earlier Donald & Mary Weekes Throughout this ordeal with Duffy's skin problem, I've been much time and money I'd spent treating Duffy for allergies. the one to take him to the vet, administer medication, give him Well, it was about 12:30 and I was more than ready to get the I JlW If you had a Monday off from work on a lovely September day, special baths and above all.. . pay the bills! So much for promises medication, pay up, and head for home. But, no such luck. Re- Weekes' celebrate what would you do? Golf? A picnic? Fishing? Sailing? Catch up The Small Animal Clinic at M.S.U. is a wonderful resource for member, this is a Roger Brown story. In their exam, the doctors 'V» on some reading ? Yeh , , . any of those sound good! How about pet owners to have in this area. I'm sure it's probably one of the had found an infection in Duffy's right ear. The specialist wanted spending the day at the Michigan State University Small Animal best veterinary medicine facilities in the world. Unfortunately, it's to use the case to demonstrate to his afternoon class the proper 60th anniversary C linic with your dog. No? Well, that's how I spent my Monday, an awful lot like any doctor's office. The magazines are at least method of examining and treating an ear infection. They told me and 1 m here to tell ya' I'd rather have been working. six months old, the doctor is always running well behind schedule to come back at 3:30. Duffy had turned out to be a star sickie for 1 irst a little history. Duffy, our four-year-old Golden Retriever, and you can easily think of a thousand places you'd rather be. the veterinary school that day. Donald G and Mary Cameron Don played football. After col- has been battling a skin and hair loss problem for over a year. It When finally admitted to an examination room, Duffy and 1 So. what do you do to kill three hours in Lansing on a Monday Weekes, former residents of lege, Mary taught school in Yp started with last summer's unusual crop of fleas. We spent untold spent about two hours with an intern who grilled me for details afternoon? Here's what I did. First, I tried to get warm by riding n.- £ * Lowell recently celebrated their silanti for a couple of years prior hours and who knows how much money on foggers, sprays, pow- on the history ol Duffy's problem and gave the dog a thorough around with the car heater going full blast on a nice sunny day. - 4" utwm ISl SEPT. 14: Matthew Fulkerson SEPT. 18: Ron Wilkerson, Bar- 60lh wedding anniversary at to marrying Don in 192^. TIICN ders, dips, shampoos, veterinarians, medications, etc. No matter examination. 1 checked a thermometer on the wall, it was 62 Then 1 got something to eat at a Red Lobster. Unfortunately, they SEPT. 15: John Briggs, Sr., Gert bara Kryger. their home in Dallas, TX. moved to Texas in 1945 where what we did to decontaminate Duffy, and everywhere Dufffy went, degrees in there. 1 was wearing short sleeves and Duffy is practi- had their air conditioning cranked to "max-cool" too, and 1 shivered Steffens, Tim Heykoop II. SEPT. 19: Abbey Golf. Judith Donald G. Weekes, is the son Don became one of the best the fleas stayed at least a Jump ahead of us. Consequently the poor cally hairless in places. 1 was blue and goose bumped. Duffy was so much I could barely eat my bowl of chowder. Then 1 spent the SEPT. 16: Wendy Noskey, Bowden, Darlene Heeringa, of H .L. and Carrie Weekes, who known pipeline salesmen in Wesi guy developed an allergy to the fleas, and suffered from a pretty shivering like crazy. The intern was wearing long sleeves and a rest of the afternoon lost in Lansing's ridiculous maze of one-way Elaine Vashaw. Susan K. Schug. Judy Young. owned Weekes* Dry Goods Store Texas, subsequently becoming severe rash. Finally, when fall rolled around, and the frost sent smock. He had obviously spent the moming in that exam room streets. Oh. it was a fun day. One I'll cherish forever. Stacy Beute SEPT. 17: Sharon Johnson, Jill SEPT. 20: Erik Fulkerson. Mari- on Main Street in Lowell and Pipe Sales Manager for Lone the fleas scurrying for wherever it is they go to stay warm, we before. Finally, 3:30 came, and I went back to pick up my dog. As I Rozman, Doreen Schneider. lyn Dombak. Todd Johnston. Mary Cameron Weekes. is the Star Steel Co. of Dallas. got the problem under control. Unfortunately, Duffy continued to Finally, the intern went away to review his information with waited. I read in Time magazine all about the massacre in China Sharon Durkee, Dennis Denton. Evan Rilzema. Edward daughter of Neil and Anna Came- The Weekes have one daugh suffer. the specialist saying they'd both return in a few minutes. About and the Exxon oil spill. A little after 4:00.1 had been loaded down Yvonne Swift. Terry Blaltner. Stormzand, Mike Hecht. Jack The Lowell Ledger ron. who owned Highland Hill ter, Marjorie Priebe, three grand Our vetemarian continued to treat him for a flea allergy, and 45 minutes later, they burst through the door. I didn't know whether with medications, been given my instructions, paid my bill and Chad Blasher. Winks Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Dairy in Lowell. children and one great-grandson, when that didn't work they went after allergies in general. If you've to greet them, or just pretend I was a side of beef hanging in a headed for the door. That's when the intem said. "Hey. wait, don't The couple met when they all of Dallas. Their granddaugh ever dealt with allergies in humans you know how frustrating it meat locker. you want Duffy?", 1 stopped, thought for awhile, decided the wife were one year old (their mothers ter, Kim Kass, prepared a famiK can be to pinpoint what's causing the problem. When three separate The first intem was joined by another intern and the specialist. and kids would kill me if I came home without him, and said, (USPS 453-830) were friends). They dated while dinner for their 6()th celebration doses of steroids didn't seem to help, the vet recommended Duffy They immediatley began examining the poor, shivering Duffy. "Oh sure, bring him out". published weekly for $10.00 a year in Kent County, at Lowell High School where $14.00 a year outside the county by the Lowell ^.Tommy's ^ ^ Ledger Publishing Company, 105 N. Broadway by Priscilla St., Lowell, Michigan 49331. Bill and Missy Harrison of Raymond and Mercedes Guild Homespun j OLTOFDOORS of Alto are happy to announce ROGER K. BROWN Lowell are happy to announce HEALTH Lussmyer the birth of their daughter, the birth of a new son, Christ- ir EDITOR & PUBLISHER Chelsea Anne, bom Sept. 6. opher Raymond bom August 28, Devotions By 1989, weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs, 1989 weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and (616) 897-9261 Dr. Paul Gauthi«r and 20 1/2 inches long. Brothers was 21 inches long. He was wel- Second-Class Postage Paid at Lowell, Michigan Dr. Jim Lang JOURNAL comed by brothers, Johnny and Bill and Dan welcomed their ft rt Aaron and sisters, Michelle and Published Every Wednesday new sister home. Grandparents By Pauline Spray 1 tried to deny it. Lord knows that on these late summer Ramee. Grandparents are NEWER TREATMENT 4 S FOR GALLSTONES POSTMASTER: Send address change to The are Ted and Lorraine Ball of • * -4, • - • u <• "V afternoons with the sun shining down and that oh. so right Grand Rapids and Gloria Harri- Raymond Guild, Sr. of Lowell, Blessed be God, which hath not An elderly lady prayed and temperature in the air, and that slightly crispy feel, I should Lowell Ledger, P.O. box 128, Lowell, Ml 49331 son of Lowell. Irvin and Zetta Propst of Cedar- It has been estimated that over twenty-five million Americans turned away my prayed for money to give to her have given up and acknowledged it sooner but the summer ville, MI. Many aunts, uncles have gallstone disease. Gallstones form in the gall bladder, a small prayer...(Psalm 66:20) church. It seemed as if her was just so dog gone nice this year. and cousins. sac-like structure located below the liver. The gall bladder has no prayers would never be 1 should have known it when a bee keeper friend of mine important functions other than to store bile produced in the liver. answered. told me what a wonderful season he was having and how far Ledger Entries Bile helps us absorb fats and other nutrients after a meal. Gallstones But one day she spied a vine- ahead of normal the honey crop was. I should have known form when there is an abnormal ratio of chemicals that normally it when the goldenrod started to bud up in the middle of growing under her window. She make up bile. A principal component of bile is cholesterol. When watched it grow all summer and August. 1 should have realized it when 1 saw the first swamp the cholesterol concentrations are too high in relation to other bile maple, covered with columbine, begin to redden and glow. AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY discovered that three squash compounds, cholesterol gallstones form. vines had merged to become one of 75, 50, and 25 Years Ago Gallstones may cause no clinical symptoms for years but in There is a quickening about. Cool damp mornings and marvelous, fruitful plant. others, inflammation of the gall bladder may occur leading to right warm comfortable afternoons have begun to spell the end of ADA COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Fall came. The little lads sided, upper abdominal pain, nausea, belching and fatty food in- the summer season, and the beginning of fall. 100 YEARS AGO IN THE JOURNAL - SEPT. 11, 1889 ADA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH BETHANY BIBLE CHURCH OF LOWELL began harvesting the squash and tolerance. Yeah, 1 know it's hard to admit, but fall IS coming. In the A bumper crop of pears and plums this summer. Peaches REFORMED CHURCH 7227 Thomapple River Dr. 676-1032 3900 East Fulton 201 North Washington Street putting them out for sale. All in Diagnosis of gall bladder disease is usually made by performing field the deer have started to lose that beautiful red color they are below average. 7152 Bradfield St.. S.E 676-1698 Pastor THOMAS J BARTHA REV. RAYMOND E. BEFUS REV JIM GELDHOF all, the vine produced 250 an ultrasound examination. Other tests may also be used. In the carry through the summer and are growing a dustier shade of Lowell has 721 school children. 384 are enrolled now. with REV BRIAN P BOSSCHER Morning Worship 10:00 A.M. Moming Worship 9:50 A M Church School 10:00 A M squashes. It wasn't long until she past, removal of the gall bladder and stones was about the only gray each day. The crows and blackbirds have started to flock Morning Worship . 8:45 A M and 11:00 A M Sunday School 11:20 A.M. (Broadcast 10 A M WMAX 1470) more to come after harvest. Moming Worship 11 00 A M was able to donate to every phase Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. Sunday School 11:15AM effective therapy. Recently, the FDA approved a medication for together in preparation for their migration. And, around our O.O. Adams is making a silo, the first one in this area. Sunday School 10 00 A M Evening Service 6:00 P.M Evening Worship 6 00 P M WE INVITE YOU TO MAKE THIS Evening Service 6 00PM of the church work she wished use in dissolving gallstones. The medication can only be used in house the air is filled with the unmistakable signs of fall hay The flouring mills would be running night and day If the Wednesday Mid-Week Service COMMUNITY CHURCH YOUR Wednesday Service 7:30 P M to help support. Besides, she had small stones made up of cholesterol. The stones will not be dissol- fever. Everywhere there is sneezing, runny noses and watering river wasn't so low. Jr Teens. Adults 7:00 P M CHURCH HOME WELCOME TO ALL enough money left over to pur- ved if they contain calcium. This therapy is a relatively safe alter- eyes. I'll bet the makers of Contac can tell the changing of Nursery-Come & Worship With Us "Chimney inspectors" in the Jackson area are robbing chase a small trinket she had native for a small subset of patients that are unwilling or unable the seasons by the jump in market share. houses of valuables. been wanting for her own plea- to go through gallbladder surgery. Success rates have been shown 75 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - SEPT. 10,1914 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH sure. to be as high as 809f in properly selected patients. Unfortunately, There are signs of the coming fall on the domestic front Council will pay W.J. Sherman Co. of Toledo, $500 for a FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY OF ALTO God sometimes chooses to an- the medication is expensive and must be taken for several months also. The first ritualist cord of wood was deposited in my study on upgrading or replacing the water system. back yard by my father last week. His way of letting me CHURCH OF LOWELL Corner of 60th Street & Bancroft Avenue OF LOWELL swer our prayers in far different to be effective. There is also a 50-50 chance that a new gallstone The high school opens with 140 students, 28 eighth graders Meeimg at the Lowell Middle School Sunday School 10 00 A M 2275 West Mam Street ways than we expect. His an may re-occur within five years. know that I should be planning farther ahead. In my basement, and 29 seventh graders. A banquet and reception will be held (12675 Foreman) Moming Worship 11 ;00 A.M. Sunday School 9:45 A M swers do not always come m Another new altemative is gallstone lithotripsy, similar to the a large stack of storm windows has been strategically placed Monday night for them. Sunday Morning Worship Evening Worship 7:00 P.M. Sunday Worship Services 11 00 A M & 6:00 P.M large packages. But some ol the machine that is used to smash kidney stones. During this procedure where 1 can't miss them, and I keep hearing reference to a Lowell Library has a slew of new books, including authors And Children s Activities 10:00 A M Awana • Wednesday 0 50 p M new humidfier, "before it's too late." Wednesday Bible Study so-called "little ones" prove ^ the patient is placed in water and ultrasonic waves are aimed at Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells and Elinor Glyn. The children get a Midweek Bible Studies and Youth Groups and Prayer Meeting 7 00 P M Wednesday Prayer Meeting . . . 7 00 P.M. be among the greatest blessings. Wl the gallstones within the body to break them up. If not available A nearly weather perfect summer has meant a near perfect Kewpie doll adventure, among others. LISTENING AND HELPING' GENE SICKLER. PASTOR JOE GERKIN. PASTOR 897-0017 year for the production of wild foods and as a result, hunters if we accept them as such. already, this therapy should be here in Western Michigan in the A fascinating story of Cyprian Hooker's journey from 897-0077 868-6403 or 868-6912 Dan Nave. Youth Director 897-6737 this fall should find all varieties of game in good numbers The Lord did not choose to near future. As with medical therapy, only certain types and sizes Plymouth (Michigan) to Saranac via ox/horse team, carrying and fine condition. Sept. 15 is the general opener for small give the old lady a diamond mine of stones can be treated with this new method. Unfortunately, family and machinery for a saw mill in the wagon, is told. This ALTON BIBLE CHURCH reoccurrence of stone formation within five years is also high. game season so if you've waited until now to buy that new FIRST CONGREGATIONAL or a pot of gold, but He suppW took place in 1836-1837. Lincoln Lake Ave at 3 Mile Road FIRST UNITED METHODIST In summary, surgical removal of the gall bladder is the treatment shot gun or purchase a fresh box of shells, you are almost 50 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - SEPT. 14,1939 CHURCH OF LOWELL her needs and more. Yes, her Sunday School 10:00 A M FRIENDSHIP COUNTRY of choice for gallstones, but in certain high risk patients or in those too late! Dorothy Kropf gains a spot on the state poultry judging Morning Worship 11:00AM (United Church of Christ) t CHURCH OF LOWELL prayers were definitely answered that refuse surgery, alternatives are available. , .. This Friday will be opening day for fox and grey squirrels, team that will compete in the nationals at Chicago. Evening Praise 7:00 P M 404 North Hudson 621 E. Mam Street 897-5936 CHAPEL -"via the squash vine " The library will be open Tuesday and Thursday noon hours Wednesday AW AN A 7 00 P M 897-5906 REGULAR HOURS 10200 Grand River Ave Prayer: Dear Lord, answer in> sharp tailed grouse, ruffed grouse, woodcock and rabbit. That Morning Worship . 9:00 A M and 10:45 AM, Sunday Services 10 30 AM should give you plenty of things to do on those gorgeous for the convenience of out-of-town pupils. (Sept • Apnl) Worship and Church School . . . 10:00 A.M. petitions according to Thy ^ll1 Hnltec^arceRervice Church School 9:30 to 10:30 A M Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 P M Indian summer days that are bound to be here soon. And The Showboat Corp. notes a successful year in all ways Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 P.M Rev David Hagens Pastor and Thine own way. Help me to Eleanor Martin Director of Education REV. WILLIAM AMUNDSEN. MINISTER BOB ROUSH. PASTOR while you're out there in the field pursuing your favorite except the parking problem. REV KENNETH R MCGEE. Pastor accept what Thou dost sen Marilyn Ossentjuk Director of Music Nursery available at both services 897-7489 U.P.S. Shipping outdoor pastime, give a little thought to getting ready for deer K.K. Vining points out that the heavy traffic in straw bales 897-5648 or 897-4273 May 1 never despise the si/e Barner-Free Nursery Provided Barrier Free Entrance season. Now is the time to be sighting in that bow or picking along US-16 goes to the American Box Board Factory in YOU ARE WELCOME! of Thy answers. Teach me 1° up those new broadheads. Now is the time to sharpen that Grand Rapids; they are stacked in huge pyramids visible realize that the greatest blessing* Service Now hunting knife. Waterproof your boots early and buy some of across the Grand River from Wealthy St. in life often come in the small^1 that new long underwear that you've needed for the last couple 25 YEARS AGO IN THE LEDGER - SEPT. 10, 1964 ST. MARY'S packages. Amen. Available at... Showboat Board of Directors votes to not have the event GOOD SHEPHERD MISSIONARY CHURCH of years! The stores are loaded with scents and supplies now, 10501 Seniewood Ph 897-7185 CATHOLIC CHURCH but wait until the week before bow season, and you'll spend in 1965. in view of losses for three straight years. LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 A M 402 N. Amity I know not if the blessings sought your time hunting for equipment, mn ucer. Oakwood Cemetery is transferred from Lowell Township to Worship Service 11:00AM MSGNR JAMES MORAN Will come in just the vva> Buyers Guide Prepare for the fall season now, and enjoy your time in the the City. MASSES 10305 Bluewater Highway Evening Service 6 00PM thought. outdoors. A newcomer named Gordy Johncock is gaining notice for June 18 through Labor Day 11 Morning Worship iq 00 A M Prayer and Bible Study-7 30 P M Wednesdays But leave my prayers with ' his winning ways in professional racing, driving a car owned Sunday School & Adult Bible Class 9 00 A M GLENN H MARKS Summer Schedule alone. by a Hastings couple. Foreman Road The Lowell Ledger JOSEPH FREMER. PASTOR k Whose will is wiser than ni>^j Some people once believed that when birds dissap- I Saturday Mass Lowell Area Schools now have nineteen bus routes and 23 897 8307 897-9110 5:30 P M peared in the fall it was because they wintered on the Sunday Mass . own. buses. 10:00 A M moon. Author Unknown 105 N, Broadway • Lowell • Ph. 897-9261 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. 'til 5:00 p.m. The Lowell LedgertVednesday/Septeiriber 13, 1989 - Page 6 The Lowd! Lfcdgtr • Wednesday, September 13, 198^ - Page 7 City Council will set usage fees for City parks Vergennes Township rejects proposal for new hangar at airport

Hill, Valley and Mound Streets tative to the Michigan Municipal v Following ils review of prop- Pori-a-Johns will be made av- zoned R, a 90 foot lot width is 1985 impaia. Fhe Council ap be vacated. There are currently League Convention. The con- The Vergennes Zoning Board the Lowell Airport Board, Eventually, the hangar would There is precedent for such dis- have the ruling overturned in Cir- likely be prohibitive. Brown oscd policies covering bidding ailable at Creekside Park during required for each parcel. The proved Uic low bid fromThomel no roads constructed at these vention is a place for elected and of Appeals shot down a variance explained to the board members have provided revenue to help tricts in other communities in the cuit Court, though the legal fees said, "My best guess is that the and softball tournaments on city the use of the fields. total frontage is 174 feet, leaving Chevrolet of $13,353.99 for a rights of way. The petition was appointed officials to discuss request from the City of Lowell that the hangar spaces would be make improvements to the air- state. The city could also seek to involved in such a case would project is dead" fields at its Sept. 5 meeting. Benjamin Pix)ls and Construe- one parcel six feet short for one 1989 Chevrolet Caprice • four denied by the council because of mutual problems and concerns at a meeting held August 31. The leased for privately owned air- port. Lowell's City Council will de- tion received approval for its rear of the propose lots. door Sedan. future development. Councilman. Jack Rwger tour members present voted craft. The proposed building is Several Vergennes Township cide w hether to adopt these yard variance for a duplex at the Bids were solicited from four Residents in the Washington was Fasquale was selected by the selected as the alternate. unanimously to deny a request nearly identical to another six- residents were on hand for the policies at its Sept . 18 meeting. stiuthwest comer of Godfrey and local car dealers to purchase a Street, Shepard Drive area Council as the official represen- to construct a six place aircraft place hangar on the field and meeting, and many used it as a The policy pertains to situa- Lincoln Lake Avenue approved 1990 police vehicle, replacing a petitioned the right of-ways of hangar at the Lowell Airport. most of the aircraft owners who forum to voice their displeasure tions where tournaments have by the Lowell City Council. The The Lowell Airport lies entirely have expressed an interest in re- with living near the airport, de- been proposed to be organized variance will allow a 21 foot rear in a portion of Vergennes Town- nting space are currently based spite the fact that the vast major- for the Recreation and Creekside yard setback rather than the re- ship that is zoned R-2 Residen- at Lowell. The hangar was to be ity of homes near the airport softball fields. quired 25 feet. Fallasburg Pest features 65 artists tial. The Board of Appeals ruled financed through a ten-year low were built well after the airport The policy would call for the A public hearing was held on that the hangar would be an ex- interest loan granted by the was established. Appeals Board played will include painting, provide a wide variety of deli- years quilt, designed and ELECTRICITY City, which owns both parks, to Aug. 28 by the planning commis- A total of 65 artists were pansion of a non-conforming Michigan Aeronautics Commis- Chairman Roger Odell attemp- drawing, glass, batik, potter), cious food for snacks or meals created by Dolores Dey, will he charge a $150 per field security sion to consider the special use selected for this year's Fal las- use. sion. The loan would have been ted to keep the discussion fo- leather woodworking, photo- throughout the day. Demonstra- on display around town Raffle deposit in advance of any non- permit application by Doug Ben- burg Fall Festival, to be held Roger Brown, a member of re-paid from hangar rentals. cused on the proposed hangar, mphy, basketry, jewelry, dul- lions and displays will remind tickets are available from An profit or profit sponsored touma- jamin to build a duplex in an R-2 Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 23 but largely negative comments cimers, dried flowers, candles, the visitors that the Fallasburg Council members. ment. Upon checking the fields district. During a hearing, ques- and 24 at Fallasburg Park. The from the audience covered a for any damage, this deposit tions of lot size and setbacks festival is sponsored by the Low- toys and puzzles, handmade area was a thriving town over The Fallasburg Festival is an broad spectrum. would be returned to the sponsor. arose. The use was approved ell Area Arts Council and is in shoes and fabric and fibre crea- 100 years ago when the covered annual activity of the LAAC. The airport property was lions bridge was built. To bring back which used the proceeds to fund Council to adopt Profit organized tournaments with a 30 foot setback from God- its 21st year. deeded over to the city in the There is much to entertain and some of that village atmosphere its gallery and educational grams will be charged a $100 rental lee frey (front). Lincoln Lake 28 feet a jury of Arts Council mem- thirties by C.H. Runciman and in addition to $150 security de- (east side), rear 21 feet and eight hers, led by Artist Chairman, occupy a family while at the fes- the U.S. Post Office will re-open and scholarships. In addition, bidding guidelines Ernie Foreman specifically for posit. feet on the west side. Ginny Gustafson, selected the tival besides the art. however, the Fallasburg branch of the Post each food booth is operated by use as an airport. It was used as Arrangements to schedule the A public hearing was set for artists who will sell their work The children will probably enjoy Office for two days. The Old an area non-profit organization a local airstrip for many years, tournaments are made through Sept. 18 for a lot split variance t ihe two-day event Over 150 working in the free children's Schoolhouse Museum will also Plan to come for an enjoyable a Lowell's City Council re- because it is the lowest. "We and in the sixties improvements the ^ MCA offices. The City requested by Charles Saganek. applications were received. Art- craft area while their parents be open to visitors, hosted by the day benefitting many local viewed a written bidding proce- want to make sure of what they were made to bring it up to state Parks Supervisor would then be It would subdivide his property { selected are from all over shop and browse. Entertainment West C cntral Michigan Histori- charitable organizations. lS S dure policy its Sept. 5 meeting, are offering and that they meet specification to qualify as a pub- informed about the schedule of (1022 E. Main St.) intotwosepa- Michigan as well as a few from on the outdoor stage will be con- cal Society. that if passed at the Sept. 18 the specifications," Pasquale lic airport. When Vergennes events. rate parcels. The properly is other states. Work to be dis- tinuous, and food booths will The annual raffle of a hand- meeting which will give the city said. "The recent bids that the Township adopted a zoning ordi- made quilt is a highlight of each There are 1,678.815 Smiths fathers a guideline to follow city took on a dump truck is a nance approximately ten years Fallasburg Fall Festival. This in the when purchasing supplies and good example. The lowest bid ago, the airport property was equipment for its various depart- did not meet the specifications lumped in with surrounding resi- ments. that were required." dential zoning. The airport con- "The City has always had The policy also provides that tinues to operate as a non-con- steps it follows, but has never in situations where two or more forming use because it was in CORNERSTONE LANDSCAPE put anything into writing," Low- qualified local vendors exist, existence prior to the adoption bidding may be confined to the of the Vergennes ordinance. The CITY OF ell City Manager Dave Pasquale LOWCLICTOONIGS SERVICE and RELIABILITY zoning does restrict further ex- RADIO SHACK LOWELL said. "This policy if passed will Lowell area subject to prior ap- are our PRIORITIES give the council some direction." proval of the Lowell City Coun- pansion. HARDEES Get Your In bidding procedures that in- cil. Bidding may also be waived There are several options av- 897-6656 by the council in cases where '90 volve $2,000 to $5,000, quotes ailable to the city. One is obvi- JIM b CHRIS HODGES. OWNERS UMDSCAPES TO FIT YOUR NEEDS from at least three vendors must there is a sole supplier or other ous, and that is to let the town- Catalog 2173 W. Main St. • Lowell be sought. Dependent on avail- condition exists inhibiting the ship ruling stand, and forget process. It's Free! In the Rldgevlew Mall ability, efforts to contact local about the project. The city could *Complete Design & vendors need to be made. This bidding procedure policy petition for re-zoning the airport hinges on its approval at the With purchases involving property to a "special airport dis- Sept. 18 council meeting. 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The Fallas- burg Schoolhouse Museum will be open and visitors will be able to view an archeological dig taking place in the Village The Surveyor's group operates a museum in Lansing, the only one in the U.S. devoted entirely to surveying. In 1988 they were invited to survey Old Fort Michilimackinac. and this year com- pleted a survey of the old Fort on Mackinac Island Ladies of the Mennonite Church will cook and serve all home- made food, including pies, from II a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Fallasburg Histoncal Soci- ety. formerly West Central Michigan Historical Society. The public is invited and there is no admission charge. For more information call Judy Baird. 897-9081. HURRY! STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR SOCCER LISTING The Lowell YMCA still has openings for its youth soccer prog- ram. The program is for children ages 4-6. MAGAZINE Sign up today!

OFF THE BLOTTER # Peofwos Complete • • •' Arrested by Lowell officers for Driving While License Sus- c * pended. 2nd Offense was Terry Battcher. 31. of Lowell Sept. 7. Listings of Lowoll Arrested by Lowell officers Sept. 6 on a warrant issued out of • ' rmmm. 64th District Court in Ionia was Herbert VanAlstine. Jr., 30. A 16 year old juvenile will be referred into Probate Court at a Coble TV Ckonnels later date for Making a False Police Report to Lowell officers, On A Daily Bosis. : V • • Sept. 6. V- -• v'. - Arrested and taken to the Kent County Jail for Driving While f - - « • License Suspended, 2nd Offense, was Scott Ketchum. 26, of Alto O Complete A mmmmmmsmmBsmm by Lowell officers Saturday evening, Sept. 9. A 14 year old juvenile from Lowell will be referred to Probate lasy To Use Court on Charges of Larceny Over S100 in connection w ith taking Kent County Sheriffs Department officersand a rescue members were busy at the scene of the M-21 accident for roughly a bicycle from the City, Sept. 10. two hours. Darlene McClure, 34, of Lowell was involved in a property dress undetermined, incurred no Police, Lowell/Rockford Ambu- O Listings Coincide damage accident in the parking lot of the Lowell Plaza on West for incapacitating injuries. Ac- Hospital by Lowell ambulance lance, Lowell Rescue and Mercy Main. Sept. 9. when she struck a parked car owned by Diane Korb cording to Deputy John for incapacitating (B injury) type injuries. Ambulance. With Numbers On of Lowell. O'Rourke. her injuries were wounds. Assisting the Kent County The accident remains under in A 16 year old bicyclist from Woodland. Ml escaped injuries classified under the A injury list. Hoist, 52, of Hudsonville, and Sheriff's Department at the four- vestigation. Sunday afternoon, Sept. 10, when he was struck by a car driven That simply means a person his passenger Jack Wilson, ad- car accident were the Lowell Channel Station by Juli Scholl. 20, of Kentwood at Main and South Washington must be put on a stretcher. B in- City St. Scholl was cited by police for Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. juries mean while a person might MTV Music Stephen lasinski. 33, of Howard City, MI was issued an appear- ' ... ^ be able to gel up and walk NASH Nashville ance ticket to 63rd District Court on Charges of Assault and Batten around, he or she would be un- s OS) WSYM Lansing in connection w ith an incident in the City of Lowell on August 23. able to continue normal every- Injured in an accident Friday, Sept. 8 was William Voltz, 30 o® WOTV Grand Rapids day activities," he said. Grand Rapids of Mesa, AZ w hen he ran into a light pole in the Hardee s Restaurant Tichelaar and her passenger, (DO WXM! parking lot during a heavy rain storm when his wipers stopped Linda Alverez of Grand Rapids o® WQVU Grand Rapids working. were transported to Blodgett 00 WKAR PBS ® o WZZM Grand Rapids © HBO Pramium (D TBS Atlanta o MAX Pramium B) DISN Disney Si USA Variety FAM Family # © WON Chicago ESPN Sports 0 CNN News o CNNHEAD Headline MANPOWER News CONTAINS LISTINGS FOR FRIDAY, SEPT. 15, THRU TEMPORARY SERVICES • NICK Kids TV CD PASS Troy THURSDAY, SEPT 21,1989 0(Z) WWMT Kalamazoo Battle Creek While four people incurred injuries and had to be transported to a hospital, the outcome WUHQ Now In Lowell! WILX Lansing Totovision't prestigious Emmy Award will bo presented to outstanding performers and production people when The could have been deadly. ffl® WLNS Lansing 41$t Annual Emmy Awards air Sunday on FOX. Nominees are selectod by their peers in the Academy of Television Arts A Sciences. Lucille Ball will posthumously receive the Qovemors Award, the academy's highest honor. Looking For Full-time . . . Part-time . . . c © DISC Possible Permanent Employment?

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The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 13,1989 - Page 19 The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. September 13,1989 - Page 18 well Red Arrow girls lose • MARATHi Hutchinson, Marathon o Ionia 52-41 and the LOUISIANA MARATHON ID K Man, qualifies for ROCKET CITY MARATHON / FINISH UNTSVILLt HUNTSVILLE icrvices of Deb Adams S'XCK CLUB WU/P m netted 18. prestigious Boston Marathon ALABAMA For 15 minutes, the visiting fensively in the third and fourth oWell Red Arrow girls' basket- "We played a good first half. quarters," Lowell's Coach says. ill team seemed to have every- Ran the offense, passed well, Both teams pressed in seg- played good defense," Akers Ask Rick Hutchinson how when I threw away my cigarettes clock at 3:08.53. ung in hand. The offense was ments throughout the game, but said "In the second half we quit long he was in the United States and started running.*' The 20-year Air Force man has jnning as well as it has all year. neither team was affected by the Air Force, and in that detailed. He started off running once a finished all of the 50 marathons K defense was stymieing the doing the intangibles." The re- pressure. " Nothing but the facts" service week, but with some encourage- he'* started. Three weeks ago jmetown Ionia club and then sult, the Bulldogs, who scored Leading Lowell in scoring tone, he answers. "20 years, one ment from an English friend. that endurance mark was tested without warning everything fell just 17 first half points, rallied was Kim Marvin with 14 points, month and 10 days. Hutchinson was soon running 3- at Pike's Peak in Colorado. "It wrt as it went on to lose 52-41. for 35 in the final 16 minutes. Erica Hackenbruch contributed • Ask Rick Hutchinson where 4-5 times a week. "I wanted to was the most difficult marathon Leading 23-17 at half, Lowell "We gave up 39 points in each with 10 and Jennifer added nine 9 he ran his first marathon and be fit, but not a weight lifting I've run. A person cannot run the "oach Ken Akers and his girls of our opening two games. Now, points. "Many of those points what was his time, his answer, type fitness.'' Hutchinson adds. whole way. There's not even a [hould have been extremely we turn around and allow 35 came in the first half. I in much the same tone. "Eng- The training in England has path the last three miles above lappy, but that happiness was points to be scored against us in The Red Arrows will try to get land, four hours and 30 mi- helped the 1969 Lowell graduate the timberline," Hutchinson ex- ourcd when senior Deb Adams one half. I'm not disappointed untracked this week against nutes." prepare for the 50 marathons he plains. "Basically, you are on vent down on her knee a minute that we lost, however I am disap- Belding a in a Saturday home While that regimented, de- has participated in over the last your own. " It was at Pike's Peak Kior to the end of the first half, pointed in the way we broke game against Forest Hills North- tailed and disciplined life is a nine years. His first marathon where Hutchinson reached the irly diagnosis has it as a torn down both offensively and de- em. Rick Hutchinsonfs mark of 3:08.30 in the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama was part of any military service, taking place in 1980. "I walked coveted 10.000 mile plateau :artilage. Depending on the seri- a personal best. whether a person likes it or not. the last six miles. A person just mark. His next mile marker will nisness, Adams could be back I 3H J it can also be used in describing doesn't know what to expect in be 25.000. "When I reach that. ziihin a couple of weeks or may y an avid and dedicated marathon his/her first marathon," he said. I'll have gone around the world." i out for the rest of the season. runner. He should have expected every- he says. If a club has to play a second m Marathon, continued How else could a person religi- thing. "I ran through all four sea- Hutchinson plays down the ialf without one of its starters, a marathon) every Satuiday. currently holding at 26 states His next marathon is in Mar- ously run 6.2 miles a day three sons in four hours." he chuckles. fact that he's finished every race. might as well be leading after Even if it means leaving Michi- "I'm not doing this just for the quette. Hutchinson's goal is to days a week, train for speed on The Lowell graduate just "I think you'll find that most run- laying a well executed first gan . The goal oriented marathon running. The traveling part of all break the three-hour barrier, a track one day a week, run 15-20 wanted to finish so he'd have ners finish a race once they've ialf. runner hopes that someday he of this is what's really fun. How- "I'm running for 2:59.59. " he miles on another day. run a race something to improve on the started. In the New York II the Red Arrows could con- will be able to say he has run a ever, it s the goals that keep me says. every Saturday, rest on Sunday, next time around. Marathon, roughly 27,000 tinue to play at the pitch level marathon in every slate. He is running, " Hutchinson said. - and then start the same grinding For as excited as Hutchinson people participated and approxi- ihey set in the first half and get 5 routine all over again on Mon- was about finishing that first mately 97-98 percent of the ja little help from their bench, day. race, the excitement level was marathon runners finished," he (thcN could be riding west on M- r Hutchinson started running up a few notches last February said. heading home, a 2-1 when he reached 30. Thai's also when he qualified for the 1990 The Lowell native, now living -Mllclub. CHANGE OF THE BANNERS when he quit smoking. Thirty Boston Marathon in the 40-49 in Ionia, completed the 26 mile, It wasn't to be. While Lowell's m The Showboat Banners have been removed from the Main Street was a tough age for me. I started age bracket. He did his qualify- 385 yard Rocket City Marathon lolfense struggled, scoring only scene and stored for another year. They have been replaced with A newly hatched alligator thinking about where have I ing in Shreveport. Louisiana. To in Huntsville. Alabama in a per- lour third quarter points, Ionia's is just eight inches long. It the attractive brown, gold and orange banners for Fallasburg Fall been, and where am I going. I take part in the Boston sonal best time of 3:08.30. plas was charged by the guard will grow about a foot a Festival, which occurs on Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 23 and 24 was doing some gardening while Marathon, Hutchinson had to Hutchinson and his wife, Judy play of Pat Triewieller and Jan year until it reaches the av- at Fallasburg Park, north of Lowell. over in England, and every mi- finish in under three-hours-and- travel to a race (not necessarily Rick Hutchinson finished below the three-hour-and-ten-minute mark at the Louisiana Christen. Triewieller tossed in 12 erage adult length of six to Kim Marvin puts up a jumper in Lowell varsity girls' The banners are a very attractive addition to our Main Street. eight feet. 2 nute I was taking a break. That's lO-minutes. He stopped the Marathon cont'd, pg. 19 Marathon. The time qualified him for the Boston Marathon in the 40-49 age bracket. points for the game and Christen

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3: 4: Lowell City Council^ roceedings

sponded that Smith Street (from Chatham to Main) has been IT WAS MOVED by Hodges and seconded by Thompson to ABSENT: 0. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS A. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF GODFREY AND LINCOLN Simmons Roofing Co. (Grand Rapids) designated a major street. Gee Drive and Bowes Road were support the resolution to discuss with the Kent County MOTION CARRIED. of the LAKE AVENUE - BENJAMIN POOLS AND CONSTRUC- (25 yr. warranty) $7,625.00 not given such designation, but major street funds can be CITY COUNCIL TION, INC. - REAR YARD VARIANCE - SET PUBLIC HEAR- Aeronautics Board the improvements and assistance of the (20 yr. warranty $7,345.00 useo for improvements to them. of the ING (9/5). Benjamin Pools and Construction, Inc. has Lowell City Airport. Sheriff-Goslin Co. (Comstock Park) $8,987.00 He also requested that the City use weed spray in the streets Item No. 9. WATER SERVICE TO 306 ELM. Harold and CITY OF LOWELL, MICHIGAN petitioned for a rear yard variance so that a duplex could be YEA: 5. Rasmussen Roofing and Siding (Grand Rapids) $10,380.00 like the City did last year. 5:1 Rose Ball had requested water service for a house they own constructed with a 21' rear yard setback (instead of the re- NAY: 0. Councilmember Doyle questioned what is going to be done S:! at 306 Elm. DPW Director Siciliano said that in reviewing the by the City of Belding to take care of the sewage spill into For the Regular Meeting of Monday. August 21, 1989. quired 25') to be located on the southwest corner of Godfrey ABSENT: 0. l It is recommended that the low bid of Simmons Roofing with request, there are three options to consider: the Flat River. He stated that the Lowell residents are paying 5:1 and Lincoln Lake Avenue. The variance was requested be- MOTION CARRIED. a 20 year warranty for $7,345.00 be accepted. 6i high water and sewer rates because the DNR and EPA forced The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Meat- A. Install an 8" water main on Elm from Hudson to 185' east cause of the shallowness (75') of the lot. the City to build a multi-million dollar sewage treatment plant. 7:( man. IT WAS MOVED by Doyle and seconded by Hodges to accept to service the house. The EPA filed a lawsuit against the City. IT WAS MOVED by Doyle and seconded by Fonger to set a Item No. 4, STATUS ON FIRE STATION NAME. City Man- the low bid from Simmons Roofing Co. with a 20 year warranty The cost would be between $8-10,000 with the City absorbing The consensus of the Council was for City Manager Pasquale 8 ( The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Clerk called public hearing for a 4' rear yard variance to construct a duplex ager Pasquale said that at the request of Council, he con- for $7,345.00. most of the expense. As a benefit, the main would eventually to write a letter to the City of Belding explaining the City of be looping the City water system. 8:3 the roll. at the southwest corner of Godfrey and Lincoln Lake on Tues- tacted Lowell Township and Vergennes Township about any YEA: 5. Lowell's concerns about this problem with copies going to 9:C day. September 5, 1989. objections to the fire station being named the "Look Memorial NAY: 0. the DNR. B. Install 1" water line service from Chatham to the house. 9:1 PRESENT: Councilmembers Doyle. Fonger. Thompson. YEA: 5. Fire Station." Neither had objections to this. Pasquale felt it ABSENT: 0. This cost of approximately $4,000 would be the owner's re- Hodges and Mayor Maatman. would be appropriate to contact the Look Committee to deter- Item No. 13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. City Manager 10:0 NAY: 0. MOTION CARRIED. sponsibility. Also, an easement is required. Pasquale reported the following: ABSENT: 0. mine if they wish to reserve the name for another future public | Item No. 7. STREET PAVING - AWARD BIDS. Bids were ABSENT: None. facility (e.g. library, city hall) that may be funded through the MOTION CARRIED. solicited for paving of Monroe (Main to Fremont), Jefferson C. Tapping off the service at 224 Riverside to the house. This A. Work on the redecking of the Hudson Street bridge is Look Memorial Fund. Since the Look Committee meets on [(North of Fremont) and Church Street. The following were would be the simplest but requires cooperation of the adjoin- scheduled to begin on Sept. 5. The work will be performed 10:1 IT WAS MOVED by Hodges and seconded by Doyle that the Item No. 2. YMCA • KING MEMORIAL POOL BUDGET September 20, the issue was deferred until the Committee's received: ing property owner. by J. Slagter and Sons of Grand Rapids. The cost will run minutes of the August 27. 1989 meeting be approved with REQUEST. Jim Reagan, on behalf of the YMCA. stated that comments can be received by Council. The consensus of the Council is that Mr and Mrs. Ball could 11:0 $163,256.15, being split between the City and County. The the following corrections to Item No. 6, Council Comments: choose whatever option worked best for them, but the Balls 11:3 the use of the pool is down from last year. The pool has Reith Riley Construction $37,993.00 contract calls for the project to be completed by October 13, Councilmember Doyle stated that the catch basin by Elizabeth Item No. 5. DUMP TRUCK ACCESSORIES - AWARD BID. would have to bear the expense on their own. B. Creekside Park Picnic Shelter is scheduled for construction experienced a financial loss every year for nearly thirty years Michigan Colprovia $39,179.16 and Hudson (not Elizabeth Dean) needs to be cleaned from the YMCA has operated it. The following bids were received for the dump box, slip in to begin on September 5 by Tailored Building Systems, The Woodland Paving $45,095,00 Item No. 10. MONTHLY REPORTS. No comments were re- the storms. He mentioned that the YMCAs contract to operate the pool salt spreader and underbody scraper to be installed on the work should be done by September 30, 12:0( ceived from materials presented. C. Light and Power and Cable TV minutes were enclosed in expires in June of 1990 and the Y Board is seriously con- City's recently acquired 1989 Chevy C-70 cab and chassis: It is recommended that the low bid of Rieth-Riley be accepted. the Council packet. YEA: 5. templating their future ability to continue operating the pool Also, Bieri Construction will be contracted to scrape the as- Item No. 11. CITIZENS' SUGGESTIONS. A group of neigh- Allied Truck Equipment Co. (Grand Rapids) $16,897.00 D. A loss control report conducted by Consolidated Risk Man- NAY: 0. and absorbing the loss. phalt on Jefferson with City crews removing it. Rieth-Riley bors presented a petition to ban parking during school hours Shults Equipment Inc. (Ithaca) $18,324.00 agement Services on the Department of Public Works was ABSENT: 0. It was felt by the Council that discussions with the YMCA has provided a price of $2,100 to pulverize and fine grade on Lincoln Lake from Hunt to Mercer. In reference to fhe enclosed in the Council packet. MOTION CARRIED. B & B Equipment, Inc. (Wyoming) $19,835.00 petition. Chief of Police Emmons said that because of the 12:30 should begin soon to consider the new contract. [the existing asphalt on Church Street to provide a better E. Also a letter from Ruth Haan representing the Calvary large increase of students wishing to drive, the school has 1 00 Councilmembers Thompson and Hodges, and City Manager product. These were also recommended for approval. Christian Reformed Church requesting the operation of the IT WAS MOVED by Doyle and seconded by Thompson that Pasquale will serve on the City committee to discuss the It was recommended that the bid be awarded to Shults Equip- limited high school lot parking permits to only juniors and Creekside Park concession stand was provided to Council, the bills, and accounts payable be allowed and warrants is- contract. Jim Reagan stated that a committee from the YMCA ment Inc., because the low bidder. Allied Truck Equipment seniors. With the high school lot being overcrowded, the spil- F. At the last meeting a motion was made to waive City fees IT WAS MOVED by Thompson and seconded by Doyle to lover is provided at the middle school. The parking on city sued. will be selected and meet with the City. Co. did not provide the specified grade of stainless steel for for the Fire Station project. The fees were figured into the bid jaccept the low bid from Rieth-Riley Construction for paving streets comes from students who can't get a permit, or won't YEA: Councilmembers Doyle. Fonger. Thompson, Hodges the salt spreader. DPW Director Siciliano explained that the price and have already been applied and paid for by the of Monroe (Main to Fremont), Jefferson (North to Fremont) walk from the Middle School lot. and Mayor Maatman Item No. 3. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION PROPOS- specified 409 stainless steel held up much better than other contractor. land Church Street for $37,993.00, along with the Bieri Con- The consensus of the Council was to post no parking signs 1 OS NAY: 0. ING TRANSFER OF LOWELL CITY AIRPORT TO KENT stainless steel in a 600 hour salt spray test. Allied Truck struction scraping of Jefferson and the pulverizing of the during school hours on Lincoln Lake from Hunt to Mercer and IT WAS MOVED by Doyle to adjourn at 9:05 p.m. ABSENT: 0. COUNTY City Manager Pasquale mentioned that representa- Equipment could have a box specially made to meet City Church Street existing asphalt. schedule a meeting with the school concerning the parking MOTION CARRIED. tives from the Airport Board met with those from the Kent specifications and would cost an additional $1.000.00. A Hen- |YEA: 5. problems. City Manager Pasquale and Police Chief Emmons Approved: September 5. 1989 County Aeronautics Board last December to discuss the pos- derson box would be used, which does not hold up as well JAY: 0. will establish such a meeting. James D, Maatman, Mayor David M. Pasquale, City Clerk 2 001 BILLS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TOTALS (8-21-89) sibilities of County assistance in helping fund improvements as the Swenson box as specified by Shults Equipment. y I ABSENT: 0. I General Fund $136,513.56 at the Lowell City Airport. The County officials stated that the Leonard Jackson (605 Birchwood Ct.) complained about the 'OTION CARRIED. 2 20( Major Street Fund 195.32 control of the airport needs to be transferred to Kent County IT WAS MOVED by Thompson and seconded by Fonger to speed limit on Bowes Rd. near M-21. The speed limit lowers from 50 m.p.h. on M-21 to 25 m.p.h. on Bowes Rd. Chief of 2:30 f Local Street Fund 235.44 in order to accomplish improvements. accept the bid from Shults Equipment. Inc. to purchase dump * tem No. 8. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHTS ON BIR- Police Emmons agreed and suggested to gradually bring the Sewer Fund 455.95 County Commissioner Marsha Wilcox sent a letter to Airport truck accessories for $18,324.00 because the low bidder, 3:00 ( -HWOOD COURT. A petition was received from the resi- soeed down from 50 to 40 to 35 and finally to 25 m.p.h as 3 30 C Water Fund 8,911.31 BoardChairman Leonard Jackson stating that if the City is Allied Truck Equipment did not meet the specifications. dents on Birchwood Court to install two street lights. Council traffic approaches the most heavily rc-.-ential portion of the u Equipment Fund 1.725.27 serious in pursuing such an agreement, a resolution should Yea: 4 (Fonger, Hodges. Thompson and Maatman) The "broad stripe# and bright stars" Francis Scott Key 4.00 C NAY: 1 (Doyle) concurrence was asked so that this can be forwarded to Light street. wrote of in the Star Spangled Banner each numbered 15 V Building & Site Fund 1.014.55 be drafted from the City Council in support of the project. Ms. The consensus of the Council was to have Chief Emmons 'nd Power. for the original 13 states plus Vermont and Kentucky, 5 00 Q Current Tax Fund 766.798.54 Wilcox's letter mentioned that the City Council would not be ABSENT: 0. and DPW Director Siciliano explore the matter and post the Lee Fund 712.94 bound by such a resolution, but it would give direction and MOTION CARRIED. speed limits accordingly. WAS MOVED by Hodges and seconded by Thompson to T Look Fund 1.539.52 indicate If a consensus exists. approve the request for two street lights on Birchwood C To open a coconut, use a clean screwdriver to punch 5 30 Q Councilmember Fonger stated that he was against a physical Item No. 6. CITY HALL ROOFING - AWARD BID. Bids were O Item No. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS. Councilmember >nd forward it to Lowell Light and Power. holes all the way through the three ridges (eyes) that Item No. 1. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: transfer of the property, but was interested in pursuing county solicited (or the rerooling of the City Hall. The following were Fonaer asked if the City received any more major streets 'EA: 5. appear on one end. You can then drain the liquid. control and assistance. received: designations from the State, City Manager Pasquale re- JAY: 0. TK* I I The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 13, 1989 - Page 21 ^ I i^rvnin^ • wp'j, .i v^m i The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday. September 13.1989 - Page 20 Second half surge lifts Lowell past Rogers, 23-7 Arrow girls' cross country team to finish. 24ih overall, was i Lowell girls' cross country Red Arrow, Hillari Kirsch. She 24:24 respectively. Rogers* final two runners, BATH INVITATIONAL Karasinski said. The Golden sion in the fourth quarter ended y came home in an honors time of In its first invitational of the clocked at 23:03. w ing filled with highlights featur- get a first down until the second Li will post many tallies in the Edging in between the Hawk Colleen Vemlagd and Amy Lowell senior Kevin Goggins cit handed out, Goggins gave Hawk Coach took solace in the after three plays, as Goggins season, Lowell's girls captured Kristen Shuster placed 29th, ing his grandson. quarter clock dipped below in column in 1989 because of 21:03. runners was Lowell's Kristen Weeks finished llth and 12th re- rushed ihe ball 17 limes for 238 a call lo a gentleman who knows again found daylight down the recording a time of 23:38. Chris The final score in no way indi- seven minutes. fact that his Hawks led at the ie club's depth. That became ap- Lowell's Karen Bussler was Shuster with a time of 23:58. spectively. third out of 14 schools al the Bath about Red Arrow and sidelines and did not stop until Decke, the fifth and final Red yards and scored three ^ TWo plays later Goggins shot half, second, crossing the finish line Invitational. Frida ,oolba,, al Burch cates the struggle Lowell had for arent in its opening league vic- Coming off a course, that was Stacy Beute (ninth) and Sarah touchdowns in the Red Arrows y nil?hl Lowell grabbed its first lead after recording a 67-yard M Arrow to place, came off the one half with a club that Lowell around and down the left sideline DT) against Rogers. The Red Ar- in 22:46. I said before the sea- deluged in water, was Red Lesky (10th), Lowell's sixth and Hillari Kirsch, Betsy Dommer 23-7 O-K White Conference vie- Field - Lowell Athletic Director of the contest with a little less touchdown. With the and Karen Bussler all earned course in 24:03. Coach Phil Christensen de- for the Arrows' first score. )ws churned out a 20-39 O-K son started that the success of Arrow, Chris Decke. She was seventh runners, posted times of lory against Rogers. Bob Perry (Alias - Grandfather). than five minutes to play in the touchdown. Lowell had secured medals. Kirsch was fourth over- Lowell's sixth and seventh scribed as being filled with Bowen missed the extra point this club depended on whether clocked at 24:42, placing eighth. 24:51 and 24:56. But his biggest play of the resting at Butterworth third stanza. Senior Jim Bowen a 23-7 victory. Vhite win. runners were Sara Leasky 24:06 "good football people." and Rogers led 7-6. The girls strength is defi- one of our runners could get be- "The course was in bad shape, Lowell's next league meet is all with a time of 20:41. Dom- evening may have followed the Hospital. because of a battle with booted a 24-yard field goal, giv- Unofficially. Lowell rushed mer, 19th, came home in 22:36. Lowell looked sluggish for the Christensen. not pleased with litely m their numbers," Lowell tween Kirsch and Betsy Dom- with all of the water it could have Wednesday (Sept. 13) at Johnson XC cont'd, pg. 22 game After all the "high fives" kidney stones, missed an even- ing the Arrows a 9-1 advantage. for 10 first downs and were un- Bussler was the third Red Arrow first two quarters. "Deep down, the first 24 minutes of play, chal- oach Tom Harper said. "I ex- mer." Harper explained. easily been a triathlon,** Harper Park against Wyoming Park. The field goal was set up by successful in four pass attempts I don't think our players were lenged his players' Lowell pride ict that the names in our top Dommer. a portrait of consis- mused. a Dave Organek interception at A "sad, sorrowful note to the vic- ready to play. I didn't have them and Red Arrow hearts. "Rogers even spots will change every tency, slopped the clock in 23:01. tory" was Lowells 12 penalties Soccer team ready mentally." Christensen always plays tough football." he the Hawks' 26 yard line. He then placing her third, beating out Ro- Soccer cont'd. relumed the ball to the Rogers' (two personal fouls), totaling 115 veek." said. said. Every victory is big. but a con- gers' top runner. Missy Hilton, called for an infraction in the three. yards. "It's not something I Rogers led 7-6 at half, thanks The second half saw better rfience opening win is mag- who finished at 23:29. penalty area. LEISURE LIVING Lowell got the ball back at coach and the kids know belter.^ to a 78 yard sprint by tailback execution on behalf of the Red The Golden Hawks also grab- In overtime, Jason While Western Michigan 's complete retirement services company soars to 4-0-2 Christensen said. fcified. "It was a big win," midfield with 20 seconds to play Anthony Thomas. 'Take nothing Arrows and it also saw a smaller larper said. "It was nice to see bed the fifth and seventh posi- scored the go-ahead goal on a in the third quarter. Goggins on Rogers' Thomas led all Hawk away from Thomas, he's a good Golden Hawk club tire. "We may »till (he lop three spots." tions. Jenny Zolikoff and Rachel low. hard, 18-yard shot that Cal- a pitch left, scampered 51 yards rushers with 94 yards in 11 car- Troudly Presents football player, but our tackling have tired a little, but that's not The leader of the pack" was Ryanson finished at 23:53 and vin's goalie never saw. Calvin's in non-conference from the Arrow 49 for his second ries. on that play was poor." Christen- why we lost. The Red Arrows coach called While a threat every Lowell's three opponents in Lowell had all the right an- touchdown of the night, a two- Lowell, now 2-0 overall and sen explained. came out in the second half and time he touches the ball. their second full week of the sea- swers in its first major test of the point conversion followed, giv- 1-0 in the O-K White, prepares executed. Lowell's a good Calvin Christian set its de- for its first road game against CUMBERLAND son. Caledonia. Calvin Christian season, as it handled a tough club ing Lowell a 17-7 lead. Lowell not only didn't score ballclub and it took the game to fense to double team While and and Tri-Unity were all taller and from Calvin Christian. The Red Arrows' first posses- Wyoming Park Friday. until late in Ihe firs! half, it didn'l us," Rogers Coach Gary to prevent his penetration," Tur- RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF LOWELL bigger than the Red Arrows, but The Red Arrows, playing a f) kal said. The shift in Calvin's de- all three soccer teams measured leam dominated by seniors, "YOUR ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING HOMES" TAMILY TARE fense allowed Brian Ray to score up short on the scoreboard. whose only loss came by way of two goals in less than five mi- The Red Arrows improved East Grand Rapids, revised its nutes as the Red Arrows put the their record to 4-0-2 with con- offensive lineup by splitting up game out of reach four minutes Where dignity, vincing victories. The John Tur- their seniors to run both starting into overtime. striker units. Dave Kellv and caring and kal coached club defeated Lowell's defense was led by pow- Caledonia 2-0. Calvin Christian Bradd Briggs led the red line and erbacks Andy Quada, Tim Thus- peace of mind 4-1 in overtime and Tri Unity 2-1 Dave Kotle and Aaron Corcoran *. A ton, and fullbacks Weigel, Jay m overtime. led the white unit. The results remain part of "Athlete Van Antwerp and Ryan Peel. LOWELL 2. CALEDONIA 0 were gratifying as Corcoran "They did a number on Cal- each resident's With Doug Sanford back in at scored a goal 15 minutes into the % vin's offense." Turkal smiled. lifestyle. goalie and the Red Arrows play- first half, giving the Arrows a Meanwhile, Dave Kelly, Josh mg (heir most dominant midfield 1 -0 lead. * *-••> JT Of The Andrews, Briggs and Corcoran game of the year. Lowell was The game was played at a led the Arrow charge at midfield. We have a level able to shutout the Fighting pace which favored us," Turkal I Lowell's junior varsity played Scots. said. h of care to meet Week" an excellent game, but came up Jason White scored early in Calvin got on the scoreboard your specific a goal short in its 1-0 loss. Troy the first half as the Arrows of- in the second half on a penalty Addington, Scott MacNaughton needs. 1 tense dominated play by using shot when the Arrow defense was and John Roudabush led the Ar- their depth to wear down the 2: Soccer cont'd, pg. 21 rows in a game which had had larger Scots. "We were switch- • ^ Kevin Goggins several shots on goal miss the 3: ing striker lines against Call Nan at (616) 897-8413 For Details mark. Caledonia and it proved to be FUMBLE! 3: If a coach measures a great job of opening up LOWELL 2. TRI UNITY L very effective," Turkal said. In the Sept. 6 edition of the Low- 4: strength in attitude, hard holes," said Goggins." Lowell once again prevailed The second half found the ell Ledger, both Catholic Central • LOWELL CUMBERLAND work and determination than "You couldn't ask a player in overtime. Jason White did the GRAND RAPIDS FOUNTAIN and West Catholic were men- VILUGE, 11535 E. Fulton. weary Scots on the defensive Lowell senior, Kevin Gog- to have a better attitude then scoring honors in overtime, VIEW VILUGE, 3962 Whispering tioned in the Red Arrow football i* Call Nan (616)897^413 when senior captain Brad Briggs n Kevin. He is a team player," Way SE. Call Twila (616)949-9500 gins is a giant of a halfback. while Brad Briggs netted Low- scored Lowell's second and final story. While Lowell is good, it or 949-7449 Goggins' 238 yards rush- Lowell Coach Phil Christen- ell's first goal in regulation. goal. prefers to play one leam at a ing against Rogers Friday sen said. "Goggins is not The win helped keep Lowell FREMONT. FOUNTAIN VIEW "Defensively, we were led by time. In (his particular game, the PORTAGE FOUNTAIN VIEW HOLLAND, FOUNTAIN VIEW night displayed his quick- large physically, but he does undefeated in its first six games VILUGE, 102 Hfllcresl Ave. Ray Weigel," turkal said. Red Arrows defeated the VILLAGE, 7818 Kenmure Dr. VILUGE, 340 West 40th St. ness. speed, strength and play much bigger than his (4-0-2). Call Peg (616)924.5050 In junior varsity action. Low- Cougars from Catholic Central Call Ruth (616)327*9595 Call Ann (616)3944)302 style. size." "Dave Kelly and Aaron Corco- ell defeated Caledonia 3-0. -8. Meanwhile the Falcons While Lowell players don't Goggins and Christensen ran were outstanding with their 5:i Goals were recorded by Chris from West Catholic were defeat- need any more incentive than both attribute his strength to midfield play," Tbrkal said. iQualificd applicants may be eligible for S.S.I. Assistance. Please call for information. 5:: Geisert, Tracy Addington and ing the Wildcats from Northview. the fact that it's an O-K White his weight work and both be- Doug Sanford notched his Scott MacNaughton, The Ledger regrets such an error 3 third win as goal keeper. 5:: and will work hard lo see that it Kevin Goggins rushed for 238 yards and Lowell increased its record to 2-0 as it now prepares for Wyoming Park Friday. Conference game. Goggins lieve track has been benefi- on MM. i ms i \i i l LOWELL 4, Lowell's junior varsity strug- 6i doesn't happen again. carried an added incentive cial to his speed and quick- C. CHRISTIAN 1 (ot) gled in the second half as it loss into the contest with the ness. Hie Al/hcimcr's C enter of Western Michigan 7:( Golden Hawks. "I wanted to The senior said the team 4-0 and its record slipped to 2-3, Lowell plays Rockford Thurs- C all i\\ ila at (616) 949-9500 tor inlormation 8;( have a good night for has set the conference cham- day, Sept. 14 to finish its non- Cramps." the senior said. pionship as its goal. "We'd conference schedule. 8:3 Lowell Athletic Director Bob also like to make it into the 9:0 Perry (Gramps), who was playoffs," Goggins said. 9:1 bed ridden Friday at Butter- "The team is pretty confident 10:0 Hadeer worth with kidney stone prob- and I think we have a good lems, could not have received attitude.*' better medicine than to hear Goggins has set being ihai his grandson had rushed named lo the All-Conference team and reaching 900 yards Febble Beach Apartments 10:1 NEW! Rmcake Platters lor 238 yards and scored three touchdowns in Lowell's 23-7 rushing as his personal goals. You can count on Hardee's to serve up your favorite breakfast. 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The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 13,1989 - Page 23 The Lowdl Ledger - Wednesday, September 13,1989 - Page 22 Lowell boys nipped at wire 0 tfV-V- Beaverton (34) won the event, ner to finish. He crossed the line m The VanderWart name has came home second at 18:49. son, allowed for Rogers to place "If we are to be real good and with Perry, 109, finishing sec- at 18:35. Andrew Patterson was some added depth in 1989. A Xlay is our top runner and he harriers in spots 7-10 and snatch- competitive we must have five :V ond. Lowell was eighth at 199. 45th. coming home in 19:05 with r year ago Clay VanderWart" was will be in the I7's all year," ing a one-point victory. Lowell's times in the 18 minute mark. , "I am seeing improvement," Tom Mull on his heels at 19:06. among Lowell's lop runners, that Harper said. "Jason had a super fourth and fifth-place runners. Harper said. said an encouraged Lowell hasn't changed for the junior, finish, he passed Rogers' Lowell will try to right their Lowell's fifth runner. Matt David Stouffer and Tom Mull, Coach. Tom Harper. however the teammate chasing number one runner Edry Cooper league start, next, against Monda. was clocked at 20:11. M came home at 20:14 (llth) and Clay VanderWarf led the him is. When VanderWarf looked (18:50) with 10 yards lo go. Wyoming Park. 20:28 (12th) respectively. charge for Lowell, placing sec- over his shoulder against Rogers It was nearly ditto for Lowell's BATH INVITATIONAL ond in a time of 17:09. "He ran David Stouffer and Jon Pratt, he must have thought he was Andrew Patterson as he also The Red Arrow boys' team runners six and seven, stopped 1 1 Arrow Matt Monda was the a tremendous race." Harper says. looking at a clone. He wasn't, it passed a Hawk runner (Matt placed eighth out of 16 schools sixth Lowell harrier to finish Jason VanderWarf was 3lsl the clock at 20:15 and 20:58 re- S Personal S was just his brother (freshman), Bigler. 19:31) near the finish BUSINESS BUSINESS HELP HELP CARD OF (21:25) and James Chertos was at the Bath Invitational on Satur- overall and Lowell's second run- spectively. Jason VanderWarf. line. seventh at 21:33. day. i The Lowell daily double Lowell was ahead 7-14 with S SERVICES 8 ft SERVICES 8 S WANTED S S WANTEDS S THANKS S finished one. two. Clay recorded spots four and five yet to be de- BINGO the meet's top time of 17:35, termined. However, the depth, ATTENTION - HIRING! - Jim White named new Director of Special Education Every Friday Night. 7:30 P.M. HOUSECLEANING-Re- FOOT CARRIER I WOULD LIKE TO THANK i while younger brother. Jason not what it will become mid-sea- Government jobs - your area. sponsible mature WANTED - in Saranac - Gordon Sterzick for asking Lowell Area Schools effective Lowell VFW Hall, $17,840 -$69,485 Call 1- Following the posting of the approved at the Lowell Board ot White will be expected to pro- to deliver the Grand East Main St.. Lowell woman will clean your me to participate in Alto's An- vide leadership and direction in Aug. 25, DeVecht has accepted Jim Cook, Jr. 602-838-8885. Ext R 3468. newly created position of Direc- Education meeting that former Rapids Press. If In- nual Festival Parade. Also, an L.D. position with the Grand Early Bird Bingo at 6:45 P.M. home. References avail- tor of Special Education and In- Alto Elementary Principal, Jim the development, implementa- P42-44 terested, please contact Rapids Schools. On the heels of AUCTIONEER able. 897-6517 after 5 *«** the Alto Lions Club and struction. it was announced and White be assigned to the post. tion, and coordination of the dis- PUBLIC INVITED Karen at 1-800-878- trict s special education prog- the closure of the Honey Creek All Types of Sales p.m. Businessmen for the wonder- OFFICE CLEANING-Posi- 1411. rams and K-12 instructional El program the Board approved C35tfn ful plaque that was pre- (616) 897.0872 tions off l-96/Cascade Exit. C44 LOWELL XC cont'd. programs. the lay-off notices to paraprofes- sented to me, and Vern Yeiter sionals Nancy Richardson and Mon. thru Fri. Convenient against a smaller and not so White's salary will be set at •)) THE LOWELL UNITED for reading the poem (Do You and Stacy Beute, 24:30. BINGO part-time evening hours in $56,000. Linda Daugherty effective Aug. Remember Me?) which is Ann Arbor Pioneer was first strong Viking squad (Sept. 13). BABYSITTING - Licensed METHODIST PRESCHOOL 25. Every Salurday nigh! beautiful setting. No TOWNSHIP with 31, followed by Chelsea The Board also approved the Day Care in my home. 1st - has 3 openings for its FOR SALE about the American flag. I will His hopes were nearly realized reassigning of Dave Burdette as In other news: weekends. Call 451-2064 with 82 and then Lowell at 114. 7:00 P.M. shift. Full-time only. Eastgate. Mon. Wed. Fri. afternoon never forget the day. in an entertaining and the new Bushnell Elementary The Board adopted the LCTK for more information. Ask Gratefully. "The girls did a terrific job. Bus going to Alto School. Call session, 12:00 to 2:15 p.m. GOVERNMENT SEIZED heartbreaking 29-30 loss. Principal, replacing Bill Kirby. Consortium education hand- LOWELL MOOSE BINGO for Karln. E.O.E. Our depth once again paid di- VEHICLES! - From $100. John Erickson books and course offerings for 897-0398. Children must be 4 years vidends." Lowell Coach Tom "This club is only going to im- who left the post for the Superin- 1320 E. Fulton the 1989-90 school year. C38tfn by Sept. 1. Call Church of- BUSINESS MANAGER AS- Chevys. Lincolns. Corvettes. Harper said. prove with every race." Harper tendent's post at Bellevue. NOTICE * It okayed an adult education Early Bird Bingo at 6:00 P.M. fice 897-5936 or Mary Pickups. Jeeps. For Buyers Lowell Boys' cross country said. " Right now we're lacking In other personnel matters TFN SISTANT - for 153-bed skil- resolution which qualifies it for Dudeck 897-8690 or 897- Guide Call 1-518-459-3535 Coach Tom Harper was hoping some depth, but again, I think Linda Ann Busman was hired on CASH! led nursing home, at least additional funding. Ext. J 4547. that his Red Arrows could edge that will change as the season as a half-time developmental kin- 5605. one year of experience with * The Board adopted a resolution C44-47 smORms PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Lowell Township past Rogers prior to running progresses. dergarten teacher at Alto School 0) THERE WILL BE A MEMO- C44 payroll, personnel functions Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on: for the 1989-90 school year at a which entitles the district with For single family, RIAL SERVICE-for Melvin and Medicald/Medicare bil- FOR SALE - 1980 Honda salary of roughly $12,400. additional State Aid funding. multi-family and Hewitt at the Clarksville FIREWOOD - Seasoned ling in a skilled nursing facil- CM400T, excellent running IN MEMORIAM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1989 AT 8:00 P.M. Lowell Superintendent Fritz * A resolution was adopted Cemetery on Sunday, Sept. handyman specials. mixed hardwoods, cut, split, ity. Send resume with letter In loving memory of our dear Esch said he hoped the Alto Prin- which advises the district's sup- condition, less than 1,000 delivered, $105 full cord; $55 to Lowell Medical Care mother and grandmother, at the Lowell Township Hall, 2910 Alden Nash, SE, cipal position and Middle School port of responsible tax reform 17 at 3 p.m. Relatives and All areas consider- miles on new tires and chain. half cord. Call 642-9689. Esther Bancroft, who passed to consider Jennie Ruse's request for a variance Principal vacancy could be filled identified as Proposal B. friends are invited to at- ed. Written offer Center. 350 N. Center St.. $495. Call Jay 897-8520. C42-45 away one year ago Sept. 14, which would allow her to build a garage at 5939 within the next 3-4 weeks. * It approved the purchase of a tend. Following the ser- Lowell. Ml 49331. in 48 hours. ATTENTION - GOVERN- Bancroft, SE with an insufficient side yard to meet GRATTAN Christy McDaniel was em- Cleaver-Brooks four million vices, refreshments will be C44 1988. **•* the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of Lowell ployed as the high school ac- BTU boiler for the Middle served at Robin Cook and MENT SEIZED VEHICLES- Township. School from Dean Boiler and counting teacher to fill Sue Toer- Jim Gaboon's residence, Marshall Redder, STAY HOME from $100. Fords. Mercedes. You meant so much to each Burner Service. Inc. for an Corvettes, Chevys. Surplus TOWNSHIP ing's a one-year leave of ab- 10291 Grand River Avenue. ReMax, 457-3245. MAKE $125 A DAY of us, The variance request and the Lowell Township Zon- amount not to exceed $19,870. Buyers Guide. 1-602-838- In your dear and special way. sence. C43-44 44tfn Simple and easy processing ing Ordinance are available for public inspection * The Board also approved the 0) The Board accepted the resig- mail for Doctors. Daily cash! 8885 Ext. A 3468. Memories linger on and on. at the Township Hall during regular office hours. purchase of a 1986 15-passenger nation of Carol DeVecht from Apply now. Send SASE to: P42-44 Especially on this day. Please call 897-7600 for further information. van for roughly $9,500. NOTICE - SPECIAL MEETING her El teaching position with HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS They say that time heals all Carol L. Wells HANDYMAN TO SENIORS- Workers. 23704-5 El Toro. PIANO FOR SALE - Lowell Township Clerk - It's Cider Time Festival" No job too small. Reasonable Dept. 127-737, El Toro. CA sorrow. Wanted: Responsible party C44 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS every Saturday Sept. 16 rates. Call Dan 897-8337. 92630. And helps one to forget, to assume small monthly pay- through October 28.10 a.m. C43-44 P44- But time so far has only MOCK to 4 p.m. Special This Satur- •*** ments on piano. See locally. proven, Notice is hereby given that a public hearing of the TH* Call credit manager 1-800- Grattan Township Zoning Board of Appeals will be TA\M>R day; first Cider Making of the We've got all your 9 HELP WANTED - Auto wash How much we miss you yet. 447-4266. held on: year old huge water powered ATTORNEY entertainment needs employees. Must be depend- Sadly missed by her 5:« P42-44 children, & Grandchildren The first known sewing needles were made of bone press. Old Engine Show. 4^ covered, call us able, neat and ambitious. 5:: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 7:30 P.M. we're the pros. * **** and they are over 30 thousand years old. & Arts Crafts, (spaces availa- SERVICES Breton Village Auto Wash, Jean & Denton Wilcox & ATTENTION - GOVERN- Family 5:1 ble). Rides, good food, lots PRIVATE PARTIES corner of Breton and Burton, at Grattan Township Hall. MENT HOMES-from $1 (U- 6:1 more! Sept. 23, apple butter Divorce from $300 WEDDINGS Barbara & Donald Sterzick NIGHT CLUBS Grand Rapids. repair). Delinquent tax prop- CITY OF LOWELL making/open fire, Mill's top BAR MITZVAMS & ramily 7;( Mark and Wendy Fluga requests a variance to build Bankruptcy, Wills FAIRS » FESTIVALS erty. Repossessions. Call 1- Dick & Mary Alice Bancroft a house on property without enough footage on a floor open. $2 adults; kids SCHOOLS » CLUBS 602-838-8885 Ext. GH 3468. & Family 8:( public road. Property located at 7768 Wabasis Ave., KEN'S over 5 $1.2 miles north Yan- and Drunk Driving © MANPOWER P42-44 kee Springs State Park entr- TEMPORAR* SERVICES 8:3 NE, Rockford. Parcel No. 41-12-04-300-002. Jlitt & X-isUn Peggy Gurney, Secretary custom irmciic 0 sghs ance. 795-7530. 9:0 PUBLIC NOTICE RICHARD tSound

The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, September 13, 1989 - Page 24 Quada has a response for those who "knock" Lowell

Former Showboat Presideni Lowell dignitaries the need to to the community. a certain program." Quada said. ing to promote Lowell and its that all the problems with i4 Ray Quada took the opportunity, promote and talk about Lowell "Over the last couple of years While there are two sides to overall goodness." Lowell Doc- Macker were Lowells fault. 1. prior to the presentation of the pride and to ban together in a and in June and July of this sum- every story, unfortunately some tor, Orval McKay said. however, do not think we should "Person of the Year.'' to dicuss public relations effort to remove mer Lowell has been given a are only interested in one side." Quada adds the negative spend time trying to undo a nega- with area businessmen and other a black eye that has been given blackeye. due to the departure of Quada said. "But. its time to image so often sketched by the tive. instead I'd like people in reach out. take a bold step and media is unnecessary and the Lowell area to focus on the seek assistance of a gtHxl adver- shouldn't be. "It comes from a positives Lowell has to offer. Pfaller/Anderson Shoes holds drawing tising agency and let people breakdown in communication. Good advertising can help create know what a great place Lowell When one party creates an image this positive attitude While most is to live in. It's lime for Lowell and then you try to explain and/ communities are either stagnant to tell it s story to sing its song " or get out your side of the story, or slowing down. Lowell con- Quada s remarks are in refer- things become cumbersome." he tinues to grow." |) ence to the general attitude of suys. "Rut, it is naive to think the West Michigan media toward Lowell. He questions just how much they worry about seareh- ing out the truth. It was also in reference to the Mackcr depar- Council okays L.P.D. ture and the "Lowell's a Ghost Town" column written by Grand Rapids Press columnist Tom FAX purchase Rademacher. When Quada talked about being proud of Lowell he refer- In April of 1990 courts are traveling to Grand Rapids and D red to it as being a full service under a Supreme Court ruling to other places, not to mention post- community, one that offers its arraign all felony subjects ar- age requests for reports," Em- own police and fire departments, rested on the day of the arrest. mons said. He adds that most local cable, an airport, a waste This would include holidays and insurance companies have them water treatment plant and its own weekends. already. The county has au- Anderson Shoes and Pfailer's Clothing in cooperation with Red Wing*s Pick of the Litter electric company. This is some- This new directive from the thorized machines in the Kent Irish Setter 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes will have entry forms for customers to fill out and thing that is not repeated in many Supreme Court is going to be a County Sheriff's Department, as drop in a box, now through November. cities throughout the state. We costly one for manpower needs well as the Kent County Pro- The Nov. 1, drawing s grand prize will be a 1989 S-10 Blazer. Other prizes include: First have 150 acres of park land that within the police departments, secutors office. prize. 10 Browning Ciori Shotguns; Second Prize, 20 limited edition Old Town Canoes; Third is the envy of most, it just needs says Lowell Chief of Police Emmons explains that all Prize. 30 Stearns Camouflage life jackets; Fourth Prize. 100 Buchnell Camouflage Binoculars; development. Showboat has re- Barry Emmons. "Anything we agencies will have a lax machine ^ Fifth Prize. 2.000 Silva Companion Compasses. lumed to the community and can do to shorten our respon- in their office within the next leu " Locally. Andersons will be giving away a pair of Irish Setter Boots. with harxl work will again be able sibilities would be an asset to the months. The MML has a prog- No purchase is necessary to enter the contest. to reach out to give back to the department," he adds. ram through Pitney Bowes to community. Our Lowell Area With this in mind, Lowell's bring the service to Lowell at i Arts Council is the envy of all City Council approved the pur- less expensive rate Pasquale u • councils in the State of Michi- chase of a lax machine for the commended to the Council th^i gan. Nearly every denomination Lowell police department. All the City purchase model 7100 ai of churches is represented in enforcement agencies within the a cost of $1,495 (one year war Lowell, and that's not something county have been asked to equip ranty). A maximum of a $132 that's new - it's been that way." themselves with a fax machine installation fee would be in Quada believes that if taught for more efficient operation and eluded, and a monthly charge of and treated well, area kids will communication needs for the en- S 17.20 was given. ^ stay and make Lowell even bet- forcement agency. "The City of Lowell could use ™ ter. Years ago, just 39 percent of The Supreme Court ruling will the fax machine in sending and the high school graduates from entail having a judge on standby receiving communications to Lowell went to college. Today, at a given location and police de- other municipalities in order to 56 percent of Lowell graduates partments would have to get the maintain a more efficient opera- attend college. "Lowell students warrants, have them typed and tion within the City." Emmons receive more scholarship endow- swear to them on the day of the said. ments than any other school in arrest and also arraign the subject West Michigan. That includes on the particular charge. Zoo hours East Grand Rapids and South "The fax machine would also Haven. be of value in sending reports lo changing for Irish Setter "Ray is right when he talks the court and other police agen- 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes! about the importance of continu- cies, cutting down on our time winter months ^ Effective Monday. Sept. 11, John Ball Zoo has changed to its A WINNER AT EVERY STORE!* winter hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The Zoo is open 365 days Fa fnty yean imh Scnm have been (he finest FIRST PRIZE Amencan-made huncng boots yix ccxid buy THIRD PRIZE a year including Sundays and And now you axid vwn « pan FREE or owei holidays. Admission is 50^ for 10 Browning Citori 2000 other great outdoor pnzes' 30 Steams Camouflage Shotguns *EweTVpart)apat]ng Red Wng dealer wtE Life Jackets > children 5-15, adults are $1 with draw a wrnerfar a fe pa* of Imh Setters children 4 and under free. Try on a pac now and regster for the Sweepstakes No purchase necessar,' All but a handful of the more Sweepstakes ends October 3L1989 than 600 animals remain on exhibit and many are at their ® GRAND PRIZE playful best in the cooler New Chevy S-10 Blazer HOT LUNCH MENU months. The two snow leopard FOURTH PRIZE cubs, for example, will be much 100 Bushnell lOx 50 Camo WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18, 1989 more active and soon their fur SK0ND PRIZE Armored Binoculars will be long and luxurious to 20 Limited Edition MONDAY' keep them warm. Keep an eye Old Town Canoes Italian spaghetti or turkey with noodles, cabbage salad out for the three new lions which t' or vegetable, French bread w/honey butter, chilled will be arriving towards the end fruits or pudding, milk. of September or just come on FIFTH PRIZE out and giggle at the Zoo's otters 2000 Silva TUESDAY as they slip, slide and glide ^ Companion Cheeseburgers or hot dogs, lettuce salad w/dressing, around their exhibit. Compasses steamed com or slice carrots, assorted fruits, cookies Just don't forget about the Zoo in the coming winter, it is still or bars. milk. the wildest place in town. WEDNESDAY Breaded chicken or Swiss steak, mashed potatoes w/ gravy or oven tries, fresh mixed veggies or green beans, wheat rolls w/jelly,jellow/whip or fruit, milk. THURSDAY Fruit juice, tacos w/meat. cheese and lettuce. Jonny

cake w/honey. vegetable or salad, choice of fresh or Platinum it one of the |) canned fruit, milk. most useful of metals, be- cause it resists oxidation, FRIDAY most common acids and Red Arrow sub or tuna salad sandwiches, potato chips heat. and pickles, soup or salad or baked beans, fruit or 897-6411 jello or pudding, milk.

2173 West Main St., Ridgeview Shopping Center There is also a 3rd choice everyday of a chef salad Lowell, Michigan (next to Family Fare) for students in the Middle and High Schools. NEW HOURS: Men., Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 9:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. The bagpipe is an old m strument. ft is spoken of in v. Open Wed. and Fri. Evenings until 8:00 P.M. Prices of lunches to students includes milk. Elemen- the Old Testament and it tary $I.(K), Middle and Senior High $1.05. was used by the Egyp- tians, Greeks and Romans.