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Volume 34 Issue 32 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, June 14, 2006 End of school year marks the beginning for new super
By Dan Schneider
ummer vacation began last Friday for all Lowell Area School students. S But as they lined up in front of their schools for their last bus ride until late August, the district was already preparing for the next school year. Among the biggest things to be done is the installing of Greg Pratt as the new district superintendent. That process has been i going very well, Lowell Area Schools board of education president Nancy Hopkins said. "Greg has put quite a lot of time in with (interim superintendent) Pat Murphy, and Pat has been bringing Greg up to speed on what he's learned about the district." Murphy, the retired superintendent from Godwin Heights Public Schools, was chosen as Lowell's interim superintendent last September. Since he was hired in mid- March, Pratt has been meeting with Murphy while spending as much time as possible in the district. %4He has been taking kind of a quiet approach in some ways to get familiar with the community and the district and the schools and the students and the staff," Hopkins said. "He's definitely not coming in cold." Pratt's contractual start date is July I. As it gets closer, he'll spend more time in Lowell than in his current district, Kent City Community Schools. For instance, he planned to spend four out of (ive days this week in Lowell. Students lined up for the school bus ride home for summer vacation last Friday. The Lowell Area Schools Superintendent, con'td., page. 10 district will spend the summer getting ready for next school year, which includes making the transition to a new superintendent. Summer concerts begin this week on the Riverwalk Plaza
By Dan Schneider Folk act Potato Moon an eclectic mix of jazz, be swing band Java Jive. by the Sea Cruisers 'SOs photographic montage will take the stage at 7 p.m. blues, more folk, western Junior Valentine will bring rock and roll on July 20. by local artist Patti he official start for the kickoff concert of music and big band. The his blues band to the stage The Flat River Big Band Sevensma, will be raffled of summer is a the 2006 series. Other bands Lowell Area Arts Council June 29. completes the month. off at the Art Attack event Tweek away. will follow every Thursday puts on the concerts each The Boogie Woogie In August, Mane in August. The montage is But on the Riverwalk through Aug. 13, with the year in conjunction with Babies will be the first to Street brings its western composed of photographs Plaza, summer starts a exception of Aug. 10 when the Lowell Area Chamber play during July. They music to the stage. After of children Sevensma took week early ... Thursday, the event will be suspended of Commerce and the bring 1940s tunes to the fair week, Jimmy Stagger during her travels around to be specific, the first because of the Kent County sponsorship of a number of shores of the Flat July 6. The will play the blues Aug. the world. The arts council day of the Lowell Show- Youth Fair. local businesses. Proulx Brothers folk act is 17. Lakeshore Jazz offers scholarships to boat Sizzlin' Summer The series features Next week's act will slated for July 13 followed Ensemble ends the series help Lowell area students Concerts. Aug. 24. pursue higher education. Again this year, Something new this visitors to the concerts year will be a raffle at Fairgrounds host many different venues will have a chance to buy each concert. Every week, By Dan Schneider raffle tickets to support the a patron will win a $25 summer. Horse shows occur out the facility-it only That task has become arts council's scholarship gift certificate to the Flat nearly every weekend. costs $ 150 to rent the horse easier as users have come owell's fund. The piece "They River Grill. In addition, The only weekend the arena for a weekend. But to Lowell and had positive fairgrounds Are the World," a Concerts, fairgrounds will be vacant that money is better than experiences. are still at their cont'd., pg. 3 L this year is over the Fourth nothing when balancing busiest during the Kent "It's getting so now a County Youth Fair in of July. out the facility's books. lot of people come down August. That's not likely Fairgrounds manager Lowell's isn't the only here and use the facilities to change. But' what has Ron Wenger said the fairground encouraging and they say, 'Wow, this is been changing over the increased activity is activity outside of fair nice,"' Wenger said. "And past several years is what's essential for the continued week. then they tell other people ve \\U going on at the fairgrounds financial vitality of the "Successful fairs, that's about it and word of mouth \,o> the rest of the time. Whereas fairgrounds. why they're successful," advertising, that's the best 10 years ago, the grounds "You've gotta do off- Wenger said. "Like Ionia's you can get." may have hosted one or two season activities to help doing the (B-93) Birthday That was how Lowell events per summer outside maintain the grounds and Bash and Centerville in became host to the Grand Potato Moon ... Page 3 of fair, now there is activity pay the bills," Wenger said. Allegan (County), they're Valley American Indian just about every weekend. "We get some money from doing the antique shows." Lodge's Restoring the Budget Woes... Page 4 Bluegrass festivals, a the state, not a lot, but we When Wenger started Circle Pow Wow. Pow Wow, antique tractor don't know how much full time as the manager of New Gun Business... Page 10 pulls, a classic car show and longer that's going to last." the fair, he actively pursued Fairgrounds, craft shows are among the The fairgrounds don't a variety of groups to make cont'd., pg. 9 events transpiring there this make a lot of money renting use of the fairgrounds. Vacant Mall Options ... Page 20 THE LOWELL LEDGER • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2006 PAGE 2 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14,2006 PAGE 3 preceded in death by her Lynde Adrianse; eight great- God needed him. Tom was husband Robert Daniel grandchildren. A Memorial a champion for the unborn, Courser. She is survived service was held June 11 serving on the boards of Life Potato Moon first act on the Riverwalk by her live children Lori at the Roth-Gerst Funeral International, Baptist for The Lowell Area Arts Courser-Beniche (Frank), Home, Lowell, Rev. Gene Life, Pregnancy Resource Council and the Lowell Area 1 Wallace Daniel Courser DeJong from Keystone Center, and Alpha Women's Chamber of Commerce are ll Carrie (Joe) Kiczenski; (Kim), Phyllis Courser, Community Church, Center, and starting numerous once again bringing music many nieces and nephews. A Patrecia Courser-Pabon officiating. Memorial pregnancy centers in Eastern t6 West Michigan with the memorial service will be held (David), Jeanne Courser- contributions may be made Europe. God blessed Tom Lowell Showboat Sizzlin' Saturday, June 17 at 1 p.m. Bermudez (Rene) and her to Hospice of Michigan, with a business that was Summer Concerts. at the Roth-Gerst Funeral sister Patrecia Glaza of 1260 Ekhart NE, Grand able to support his passion "Potato Moon" will Home, 305 N. Hudson St., Grand Rapids, along with Rapids, Ml 49503. for ministry. He worked be featured this Thursday, Dr. Michael Conklin of First eight grandchildren and for many years in the food SIEGEL June 15. The band, from SIZZLIN' SUMMER CONCERTS Maryan A. Siegel, aged 89, United Methodist Church, four great-grandchildren. service industry as owner Grand Rapids, is one of "Potato Moon" (Folk) will be the first summer officiating. Visitation will be Memorial services will of Ritchie & Associates, passed away Friday, June 9, the more recent editions to concert this Thursday, June 15, 7-9 p.m. at Riverwalk noon -1 p.m. prior to service. be held at the First now Ritchie Marketing. 2006. Wife of the late Carl the West Michigan music Plaza. Free admission/parking. Memorial contributions Congregational Church in Tom is survived by his wife Siegel; dear sister-in-law of scene. Founded in 2000, may be made to St. Mary's Lowell, Saturday June 24, Terre; children Matthew of Byron Field; aunt of Gilbert Potato Moon blends four- NATURALIST GUIDED HIKE Lacks Cancer Center, Grand 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Ashes Lake Odessa, Jon (Karla) of and Susan Field; dear great- part harmonies with the The Land Conservancy of W. Michigan will have ALEXANDER Rapids, Mi. will be interred in Pantwater Grand Rapids, Phil (Amber) aunt, great-great-aunt and intrinsic sounds of acoustic a guided hike at Bradford Dickinson White Nature Cheryl Ann Alexander, Cemetery. of Lowell, Leah (Andrew) friend to many. Maryan instruments, creating a Preserve, Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. Take Alden Nash aged 52, of Lowell, left Postema of Grand Rapids; worked in advertising in textured sound that is unique S. to 36th St., east 1/2 mile to preserve. this earth June II, 2006. 13 grandchildren; his mother the St. Louis area and was and enticing for all ages. The She was born October 15, Dorothy Ritchie of Rockford; a third grade teacher in folk group has been featured LOWELL LIEE WALK 1953 to Charles Heckman brothers and sisters Linda Forest Hills for 20 years. in musical events, such as The annual fundraising event of the Alpha Women's and Beverly DeWitt. Cheryl (Rev. David) Oberst, Services were held Sunday the Fredrick Meijer Gardens Center of West Michigan is Saturday, June 17, at 9 had the comfort of passing Mike (Cheryl) Ritchie, at the Schrader Funeral Concert Series, Coopers a.m. at 2251 W. Main. Call Christina at 616-742-0242 with her family by her side RITCHIE Diane (Phil) Gerard, Dale Home, Ballwin, MO. In lieu Glen Bluegrass Festival and or www.alphawc.org. after a very short hard battle Thomas Russell Ritchie, a (Colleen) Ritchie. Tom's of flowers, contributions the Grand Haven Bluegrass with cancer. She enjoyed man after God's own heart, heart was big enough to hold may be made to Franciscan Festival, to name a few. MASONIC LODGE traveling to the Caribbean loving husband, father, many adopted children and Life Process Center, 11650 The summer series OPEN HOUSE along with scuba diving grandfather, and son went families. From Romania Downes St., Lowell 49331. runs through Aug. 24 at Belding-lonia-Lowell Masonic Lodge, 211 E. and collecting sea shells home to heaven on June 10, Tim and Anna Sparks and Riverwalk Plaza. Bleachers Main St., Belding, open house, Saturday, June 17, 11 and enjoying her family and 2006. He was reunited with baby Thomas; Mike and WORKMAN are available or bring your a.m.-3 p.m. Hot/Polish dogs, chips and pop available. friends. She was preceded in COURSER his best friend and father, Felicia Munoz and baby; Virginia Workman, aged folding chair. Admission No obligation. Info.? Call Phil 527-4885 or e-mail: death by her husband Donald Olive Woodlock Courser, Wayne Ritchie. Tom was Rosie, Ana, Ralukaand Innes 79, resident of Cumberland and parking are free and the [email protected] Lee Alexander who passed born May I, 1924, passed faithfully married to his wife Vrinceanu, from Muldavia, Retirement Village in Lowell, concert venue is wheelchair away January 5, 2006. She away December 16, 2005, EDWARDS Terre since September 24, Olesea Zavadenco, from passed away suddenly on accessible with handicap/ FALLASBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY will be truly missed by her in Lake Forest, California. Kenneth Edwards, aged 1966. They have lived in Ukraine, Layrsa Ploskonis, Thursday, June 8, 2006. She senior parking. Annual membership meeting with election of daughters Jessica Marie and The longtime Lowell 82, of Lowell, formerly Lowell for 38 years and were from Georgia, David and was preceded in death by her officers and board members/open public membership Laura Beth; grandchildren resident was a secretary of Fairfield Glade, TN, blessed with four children Stephanie Wilson ... and husband Bernie. Surviving drive on June 22 at Lowell Schneider Manor at 7 p.m. Enya and Cort Smith and at Bushnell Elementary passed away June 7, 2006. Matthew, Jonathan, Phillip, hundreds more. If you are are her sister Anne Noorman; Tiffany and Taylor Reese; School for 20 years and was He is survived by his wife Leah. He will be remembered inclined to give a gift as brothers and sister-in-law Honeywell feasibility study could save energy costs HISTORIC SCAVENGER HUNT By Emma Palova parents Charles (Lois) named secretary of the year of 62 years, Mildred; son for his kindness, generosity, an expression of sympathy Paul Mulder, John and Visit www.lowellchamber.org or www. Contributing Writer the Monday night meeting. Honeywell has been wor- Heckman and Beverly in 19S6 by the Kent County Gordon (Joann) Edwards of tender heart, warm smile please make a donation to Dorothy Mulder; brother-in- discuss the energy saving lowellmuseum.org for 5 historic questions from the The feasibility study, king with schools on impro- (Harold) DeWitt; in-laws Education Association. Lowell; daughter Deborah and laughter. Tom was a Life International (616) 248- law David Byl; many loving study in detail was scheduled new pictorial book, "Where The Rivers Meet." Every A feasibility study con- conducted for free from Ja- vements as well, to save up Jim (Mae Dean) Alexander; She retired to California in (Geoffrey) Lerner of Yorba member of First Baptist 3300 or Children's Bible nieces and nephews. Funeral at a special meeting June 12. week 'til Riverwalk Festival July 8. Chances to win up ducted by Honeywell Mu- nuary through April, exami- to $2.5 million. The energy sisters Kim (Rick) Triplett, 1986 and wrote two books Linda, CA; grandchildren Church of Lowell where he Hour (616) 647 - 4500). services were held Monday at The next step in the process to $1500 in the duck race. nicipal Services could save nes ways to save money on cost savings may be reali- Cathy (David) Wisner, on World War II and the Gretchen (Kyle) Wierenga, served as board chairman, Visitation at First Baptist Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf would be an in-depth analy- the city money in energy municipal energy use, on zed through lighting retro- Chris (Dino) Pampino, Sue LST 460. Both books are Kirk (Dianna) Edwards, choir director, Sunday Church of Lowell, 2275 W. Funeral Home, Grandville, sis of municipal energy use CHAMBER FUN GOLF LEAGUE costs in tight budget times. improvements to facilities fits, distributed generation, (Tim) Hendrick; sisters- at the National LST Library Charles (Krista) Adrianse, school teacher, and any place Main St. on Monday, June with Rev. Rick Oppenhuizen that would require a council Come to the Double R Ranch Mondays between With revenue sharing down, and a no-risk way to fund mechanical retrofits, water in-law Mary (Bob) Ford, and Museum. Olive was 12, and Tuesday 2-4 and 6- officiating. Interment approval. 6 and 7 p.m. for mixed golf league. No experience the cities now have to be the improvements without conservation, a building en- 8 p.m. Funeral services will Grandville Cemetery. In other business, Mela- necessary. Call 794-0520 for details. more creative, said Dick increasing the budget. velope and tune-ups. be at Lowell High School, Those who wish may make nie Good, a naturalist at the J' The Bcuinger Family Williams of Honeywell at According to Williams, A work session to MmosyOF Wednesday, June 14 at II memorial contributions to Study, cont'd., pg. 4 LOWELL AREA FARM MARKET II would like to give our deepest a.m. A reception will follow Grace Reformed Church. Seeking growers and producers for the Lowell JONATHAN thanks to all who participated in the the services. Area Farm Market. Call the chamber to be put on the Concerts, Continued ... From Page 1 list 897-9161 or email to [email protected]. START auction which benefitted
By Emma Palova three part-time staff that readiness to serve fee based However, the majority agreement with the museum. Myers questioned why Contributing Writer operates 24 hours a day, on state equalized value of of council members were The city has not received the city buys the Downtown seven days a week. each municipality to cover not comfortable with reimbursements for utilities Development Authority Police and fire "We don't have a lot fuel costs, utilities and eliminating sprinkling in from the museum and from lunch during their meetings departments were under fire more full-time equivalency maintenance. Right now, the the city. the fairgrounds. at a time when the city is Viewp as the Lowell City Council than other departments," city budgets $40,000 for fire "What's the cost of On the revenue side, the trying to cut costs. scrutinized cost savings in a Valentine said. "I am starting department expenses. pride," said mayor Charles council discussed charging "We need to get to use this space as a podium. Lighthearted jabs are one work session Monday. to get turf challenged. Why is "Unshared expenses Myers. a pay-to-play $25 fee to creative," Pfaller said, "and Ko vl ^A thing. Serious advice and/or real criticism are all together Using a list of cost strictly the police department are the key things to look Council member non-residents in the city look at every department to Ledger Entries different animals. All I ask is that you not be stupid. As they saving priorities, council on the radar screen?" at," said city manager Dave Jeanne Shores said she is parks to contribute to park trim. 1 look at the budget as say, "Stupid Hurts!" Just ask Big Ben. of 125,100, 75,50 & 25 Years Ago member James Pfaller Although Valentine said Pasquale. proud how the city looks. maintenance. a living document." All of this has brought me to what this column was questioned if the city needs he doesn't feel comfortable If the fire department "We have a beautiful Pfaller proposed cost The city will take into going to be about in the first place. I recently bought a as many road patrols. discussing staffing issues expenses were split between city," she said. "Pride is sharing for special events consideration employee used motorcycle from a friend. No, it's not a Harley. It's a "Why don't they use and terrorizing the staff, he the three municipalities, the worth something." such as the Riverwalk suggestions on cost savings cozy 1992 BMW RIOO. You probably have no idea what kind of bikes more on a day like would look into cuts. city would save $20,000 The city budgets $8,700 Festival, Kent County Youth in every department, motorcycle that is. Basically, it has a big enough motor and this?" he asked. "We have "I'll never say never," he to $30,000. According to for sprinkling. Pfaller said if Fair and Fall Fest for police according to Pasquale. By highway equipment to make it a decent road bike. On the to consider everything, any said. "It's a labor intensive Pasquale, the city should he were to choose between services and department of corner Prise ilia other hand, it is equipped with a 21-inch front wheel, long stone shouldn't go unturned. business, 75 percent of our also charge a fee for annual keeping a part-time police public works. Lussmxer "We can give every travel forks, skid plate, etc., to allow reasonable off-road Do we need six people cost is personnel and 25 inspections. officer or having brown "Those events tax our department three months to I can sympathize with the A.BATE, crowd on the use. It's an odd motorcycle. Just right for an odd rider. working?" percent we operate on paper The city will also look grass, he'd prefer brown department the most," said come up with ideas to save simple principal that less government is good. Same goes When I bought the bike, it became apparent to me that The city has one patrol clips. For 15.8 mills we have into reimbursements from grass. Valentine. "They're on money," he said. "They tor seat belt laws. That said, only a fool would not make a new helmet was in order. The old ones 1 had lying around car for the day shift, one a tremendously effective insurance companies for The council examined weekends." know their jobs. Employees good use of the safety equipment available to them. were in pretty sad shape, and like everything else, there has overlap car between day police department." non-residents for car crashes the possibility of selling The council examined are a valuable resource." Am I one of those fools? Let's start with seat belts. been a lot of innovation in motorcycle helmets over the and evening shifts that According to Valentine, by amending the cost the undeveloped Upper the possibility of using The council will hold My job for most of my adult life has included lots and lots years. joins the evening patrol, the police department recovery ordinance. • Bridge Park adjacent to prison help or outsourcing all budget work sessions on a of local sales calls and paper deliveries. Some days would Just last week I took a ride to the BMW shop in Grand and one night patrol car. budget has not increased. Other cost saving Grand River. The park mowing in the city, as well quarterly basis. have me in and out of the car fifty times or more. Rapids. I quickly discovered that you can spend an awful lot 125 YEARS At $3 a gallon, the police The police department considerations included has a $20,000 value that as reducing mowed areas. "This should be They would laugh at me at the local shoe store. One of cash on a helmet these days. Like two or three times what THE WEEKLY JOURNAL department budgets $ 12,(XX) uses lease agreements for outsourcing payroll could be put into the deficit The ownership of an ongoing dialogue to shoe would be worn clean through the sole from getting my first motorcycle cost. Granted, that motorcycle was only JUNE 15, I8S1 for fuel. vehicle replacements every and eliminating co- equipment fund. Lowell Light and Power will assist us with the budget," out of the car, and pivoting with over 200 pounds bearing a Honda 50 and it was 1964, but 1 still had helmet sticker Go to the old-fashioned spelling school at Train's Hall According to police other year. Pfaller pay reimbursements. Also under discussion be evaluated, and a potential Valentine said. "Initially it down. The other sole would look nearly new. They called it shock. Saturday evening. chief James Valentine, the also suggested renegotiating City employees receive came $18,000 worth of rate study may be conducted. was disheartening." UPS driver's syndrome. I finally settled on a full-face helmet that appealed to "Young man, don't swear. And please ask your father to police department has nine fire agreements with Lowell approximately two-thirds overtime at the city waste Pasquale said if the council The city faces another All these short, low speed trips lead to a bad habit of not my pocketbook. The helmet manufacturer's brochure claims follow your example." people full time equivalency and Vergennes townships. reimbursement on co- water treatment plant. wants to ultimately get rid charge of bringing up the using my seat belt. I've gotten pretty good about buckling that the only difference between their helmet and the top of Hick's Lowell Band is invited to play in Grand Rapids to be eligible for training According to Pfaller, pays and deductibles. "There should be no of Lowell Light and Power, fund balance from 2.5 up if leaving the city limits, but still fall back on my old the line brand is, "About $400." I like that kind of thinking. for the 4th of July. grants from the state. This the townships and the Going down the list, Pfaller overtime when water usage it would only be possible by percent or one month worth bad habits if only making a short trip to the store. I'll get Out in the parking lot I placed the new helmet on the The second-story platform of Mrs. Sprague's millinery includes six full-time and city should be charged a suggested eliminating is low," Pfaller said. vote of the people. of payroll to three months of caught in one of these "Click it, or Ticket" campaigns some seat and began stowing my old helmet and a couple small shop fell into the river Monday. sprinkling of lawns on city Since the Lowell Area In order to build up the operating expenses. day and be all upset over government intrusion. The bottom purchases on the luggage rack. About that time a big dog I'd properties, and in all parks Historical Museum has equipment fund, the city "That is our charge to line is, 111 deserve the ticket for being stupid. Wear your seen hanging around in the motorcycle shop came ambling 100 YEARS not used for competitive doubled its space, Pfaller departments may be charged bring it up," said Pasquale. seatbelt! up to me. There was a lot of traffic on the nearby street. THE LOWELL LEDGER sports. suggested revisiting the Study, continued... a readiness to serve fee. As I write this, Pittsburg Steelers quarterback Ben Being the dog lover 1 am, I decided I'd better get him back JUNE 14,1906 Rothlisberger is all over the news because of his motorcycle inside. 1 whistled the big mutt over to me. A dozen U.S. war ships crowd New York harbor, From Page 3 crash yesterday. Over the last couple of years. Big Ben has The dog trotted over and immediately jumped up and interfering with navigation and breaking a Standard Oil Student art auction raises $1,729 been criticized by lots of people in the Steelers' organization put his front paws on the seat of my motorcycle. Of course pipeline. They are asked to leave. Blandford Nature Center, Also, the group will Through the silent auction of decorative ceramic artwork throughout the month of May, Lowell High School art and the news media for being an avid rider but refusing to my brand spanking new helmet fell off the seat, crashed to There will be no Sabbath school in Vergennes because and Peggy Covert presen- start earlier in March/ students raised $1,729 to help the families of three Lowell elementary students who are fighting cancer. The artworks wear a helmet. The critics cited many examples of sports the pavement and rolled across the parking lot. I hadn't even of the smallpox quarantine. ted a report on the results April before garlic mus- were based on the theme "Rooms of the House." They were on display at the Lowell Area Arts Council during the spring figures who've had their careers ruined in motorcycle had a chance to wear the thing! Not one single time! That's (Vergennes) Maggie Ford is home from Lowell for a of the recent garlic mustard tard finishes blossoming student art exhibition. Seventy-two students created art for the academic service learning project. The project will help accidents. Still, Big Ben was smarter than them all. what I get for being a nice guy. few weeks. project. The group, which the first week in June. students' Jordan Basinger, Nic Falsetta and Anna Organek. I heard the accident wasn't Ben's fault. One report I got the dog inside and returned to the scene of the Linen-finish calling cards are available at the Ledger includes 70 volunteers, has According to De- had an elderly woman driver visiting from Maine cutting accident to inspect the damage. My new helmet now has a office. been trying to eradicate partment of Public Works him off as.he rode down a Pittsburg street. Knowing what 1 few small chips out of it and several deep scratches. garlic mustard on the city director Dan DesJarden, know about Steelers' fans, she'd better hustle back to Maine I heard it said recently that everything you survive is 75 YEARS THE LOWELL LEDGER properties to prevent it from garlic mustard is dispo- Township's open space art show results before they figure out where she's staying. ultimately good for you. Going on that assumption, I did AND THE ALTO SOLO further spreading. They pul- sed off by being placed in The Open Space "Rural Character Art Show," and youth categories. Best in took second place and an Who was at faiflt doesn't make any difference. The learn one thing from this little incident. JUNE 11, 1931 led 60 bags of the invasive black bags and into dump- Citizens Committee of which was held in the board Show and a $75 prize in the untitled piece by Connor point is, "Smart Guy" is lying in a hospital bed with a Let's pretend that dog tripped me up on my way across A page-1 photo of Lowell's living Civil War veterans plant near the Boy Scout sters. Good said it will Vergennes Township room at the Township Hall. adult category went to Lisa Bergin placed third. Eight broken jaw and nose, several missing and chipped teeth the parking lot, and my head hit the pavement as hard as that shows Merritt Sayles, Robert Cheyne, A.W. Knee, Edwin cabin. take at least five years and recently announced the Awards were based on Wierenga of Alto for her pieces were purchased and a nine-inch gash in the back of his head. A good full helmet did. My guess is we'd be talking about more than a Fallas, R.B. Boylan, Fred Rogers and Lee Edson. Next year, volunteers everyone's effort to get rid results of its first-ever popular vote in both adult pastel painting "Starting the from the show for a total of coverage helmet might have prevented all those injuries, few little chips and scratches in my old noggin. Fortunately 1 Treasury Secretary Mellon says $6 billion has been will be looking to expand of it. Turn." Ginny Gustafson's $1,345, $403.50 of which not to mention the severe blow to his ego that is going to didn't need a broken jaw, a few missing teeth and a big gash invested by subscribers in the new 18-year, 3-1/8 percent the effort on more city pro- "We're working on Everyone is talking about the Ledger! "Pheasants in Winter" will be retained by the Open come from all this. in my head to learn my lesson about wearing a motorcycle bonds. perties. "We want to get educating the communi- Don't miss out on all the news! placed second and Dixie Space Citizens Committee I realize this column has read like an editorial. Trust helmet. I'll say it one more time, "Stupid Hurts!" The County Road Commission tries out an electro- more people involved and ty," Good said. "It's been Get your subscription today! 897-9261 Olin's "Peonies in Ball Jar" for future project expenses. me, after a lifetime in this business, 1 know better than magnet to pick up nails, etc., off the highways: almost 6 lbs. start earlier," said Covert. informative to help con- Credit Card required with phone order received a third. In the youth The goal of the committee on a 2-1/2-mile stretch of M-37. "We want to cover more trol it." category, Zach Graham's is to promote the protection About 50 county residents meet to form a taxpayers area all around the commu- years 1 have provided programs for all of the grade levels "Creekside Farm" won Best of the township's rural league. M.N. Henry is chair, with M.B. McPherson and R.G. nity." and it is a thrill-it really reinforces me as to why I became in Show, a $50 prize. Leara character and open spaces. Jefferies on the Executive Committee. an educator. 1 am lucky to be able to work with such great Glinzak's "Tranquil Tears" To The Editor kids and staff. 50 YEARS THE LOWELL LEDGER Holes life's Good at 1 would like to compliment all of the people of Lowell; The Foodmobile JUNE 14, 1956 tenH/ (Not your Father's Tyler Creek!) the parents, community leaders, and school staff for the Baseball teams in the new junior league will be Mobile Food Pantry Dear Editor, support they give to the children and schools. 1 would G5 sponsored by several organizations; they will play lead-up $15 Monday 2x2 Scramble THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR: Introducing/\lclen Nash W t For the past several years 1 have had the distinct pleasure like to compliment the staff of Cherry Creek Elementary games to the Moose Softball schedule. AM, Cash Prizes LOWELL CHIIRCH OF THE ISAZAREISE of being a presenter at Cherry Creek Elementary School's for having a wonderful Aerospace Day. And I would most Students who wish to sell their textbooks should bring $20 Tuesday 4 Person Senior Scramble Fulton (M-21) to Alden Nash, North 1.5 Miles Aerospace Day. When you walk into the building you can importantly like to compliment the children of Lowell-you FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION them to the school in the next two days. AM, Cash Prizes for Top & Middle Scores just "feel" the learning and care that is there. The school is all are winners! It has been great being a part of Aerospace A car parked next to the caretaker's cottage at Fallasburg $3 Thursday Junior Shotgun Scramble (mostly produce) 1. Large Home Sites Starting at $46,900 bright and well kept, decorated with students' work literally Day and 1 hope 1 can continue to be involved in the future. Park rolls end-over-end down the hill. .10 am, Bring your buddy, Prizes! from floor to ceiling, and both the staff and kids are full of 2. 30 x 30 Accessory Buildings Allowed The Don Mullens will present 24 of their piano students Participate 4x & receive 2 tixs to White Caps, Deck Party Lowell Fairgrounds smiles. Sincerely, in recital Sunday afternoon. $27 Thursday • Unlimited Golf, Hot Dogs & Pop Foreman Building, S. Broadway As an educator at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, I work Gerard Pahl Education Programs coordinator 3. Tree Lined Backyards $14 Twilight Sunday through Thursday with a lot of students and visit a lot of schools and 1 am sorry Air Zoo 25 YEARS $27 Monday - Thursday Unlimited Golf all day to say that there are many that do not even come close to Saturday, JUNE 17,2006 4. Landscaped Boulevard Entrance THE GRAND VALLEY LEDGER what I have experienced at Cherry Creek. The children there (all specials include cart, except Jr. Scramble) JUNE 10,1981 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. are attentive, inquisitive, and well-behaved. (616) 868-6751 5. City Water, Natural Gas Dear Editor, The LHS Class of '81 has 174 members. (or until food is gone) The members of the staff are personable, helpful, and The Fallasburg Historical Society is having their annual 13495 92nd St., SE, Alto The fast-approaching Sesquicentennial needs many 6. obviously supportive beyond what their contract requires as Walking Distance to Lowell High School membership meeting with election of officers and board more volunteers for the Ball, parade. Queen contest. Brothers Distributed by: * they do a wonderful job for Aerospace Day. members and an open public membership drive on June 22 of the Brush and general sprucing up. $4 OFF Flat River Outreach Ministries, Inc. (FROM) In years past there have been numerous presenters, hot West Call Steve Hanson; at Lowell Schneider Manor at 7 p.m. There are 359 privately-operated campgrounds in MONDAY - FRIDAY • 18 w/CART AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER LOWELL AREA. air balloons, fly overs, etc. The amount of work required The Fallasburg Historical Society, as a nonprofit Bring your own box or bag. Michigan ei 6/291.2668 Michigan. EXCLUDES SCRAMBLES & TWILIGHT must have been enormous. More recently, the event has organization, became a reality when some people saw REAL ESTATE or 616/897-0530 City council has the plans and ordinances ready for the EXPIRES 6/21/06 (MUST PRESENT COUPON) Visit our website at www.Jlatriveroutreachministrxes.org .COM been downsized, but the kids still love it. For a couple of To The Editor, cont'd., pg. 13 advent of Cable TV. THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14,2006 PAGE 6
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Maid of honor was groomsmen. Richard Ben- Becky Hairing. Brides- nett and Terry Garlets were U.S. Daughters of the War of 1812 visit LAHM FabbrilRich maids were Kristen Suggitt ushers. * • and Amanda Stoutjesdyk. Master and mistress of hK: ; First United Method- bri. Parents of the couple Flower girls were Baylee ceremonies were Howard I • v ^ ' ist Church of Lowell was are Craig and Sandy Rich and Zoee Bennett. and Debbie Clocklin. WaibellKnudstrup the setting for the May 20, and John Fabbri and Denise Chad Wollen served The couple honey- 2006, wedding of Mari Dunn. as best man. Kirk Fabbri mooned in Akumal, Can- Jo Rich and Keith A. Fab- and James Chertos were cun.
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Deanne Hoekwater working as a medical lab of Battle Creek and David technologist at Regional Barry of Kalamazoo, Medical Laboratories. formerly of Lowell, will be The future groom is joined in marriage on July the son of Rev. Gordie and 29, 2006, in Albion. Susan Barry of Stevensville. The bride-elect is the He graduated from Lowell daughter of Rev. Harris High School in 2000 and and Jane Hoekwater of from Albion College in 2004. Concord. Mich. She is a He is currently employed at 2004 graduate of Albion Big Brothers/Big Sisters as a College and is currently match support specialist. Julie Waibel and Brian Knudstrup Mr. and Mrs. Keith Fabbri The U.S. Daughters of the War of 1812 recently visited the Lowell Area Historical Museum as part of its 107th Deanne Hoekwater and David Barry Julie Waibel and Brian The future groom is the Michigan State Council which was held in Grand Rapids June 9 and 10. The group has done research on Madame Knudstrup are engaged and son of Charles and Mary LaFramboise, who had a trading post on the Grand River in the Lowell area from about 1806 to 1821. The group planning a July 2, 2006 Knudstrup of Lowell. He is visited the LaFramboise marker at Stoney Lakeside Park and then went to the museum, where director Judy Straub wedding. also a graduate of Michigan You have just read that a father's priorities are his generation to another. God did not work outside the family gave a tour of the museum. Luanne Kaeb presented a program later in the evening on Madame LaFramboise to the The bride-elect is the State University. relationship to God, his family, and his work. Any change in unit, but within it! Dad, there is nothing more foundational U.S. Daughters of 1812 at the group's banquet. daughter of William and The couple will reside the proper order designed by God invites disaster. you can teach your children than how important God is in Carol Waibel of Pinconning, cctions 1. Build an altar - First, Isaac was a follower: He in Fort Wayne, Indiana. your life, and how important they are next to God. No house Michigan. She is a followed after his father Abraham who always started out is greater or stronger than its foundation, so build wisely graduate of Michigan State first and foremost with an altar. Our kids will most likely dad! Children of the Revolution meet at Fallasburg Park University. David J. Noonon, pastor model our example as they grow older. Dad, your children's 3. Dug a well - First, Isaac's occupation was fruitful: Christian Life Center Assembly of God view of God as a heavenly father will often be based on He was a well digger! Even with God's blessings his work their view of you as an earthly father. Secondly, Isaac was was work! Not everything came easy to him. In fact, much The local chapter FOCUSED FATHERHOOD Faithful: Abraham's faithfulness impacted his son Isaac's of his blessing came with great distress and turmoil and i of the Children of the Next Sunday is Father's Day. Therefore let's briefly life. Irregular faithfulness will not produce consistency in our even losses! Yet, God was able to make him fruitful because American Revolution, look at three priorities God has placed on dads. Our culture children! Our children's souls will be won by our consistent he had his priorities in line. Secondly, Isaac dug into the named after Madame and time is complicated and demanding on our priorities. faithful walk with God, not from political victories in our future: Digging wells not only had an application for the LaFramboise, met at We must have a clear understanding of what God expects society. Teaching children to come first to their heavenly present, it set the stage for a future! These wells would Fallasburg Park Sunday, of us. father, then their earthly father will ensure the greatest allow a future civilization to develop in the territory that JUNE 15: JUNE 18: June II. Lowell resident A children's class was once asked, "Why do you love source of peace and security any child could hope to have. God promised Abraham and his descendants so that every Joey Hunt Jr., Courtney Marcia Baird, Jessica and State Regent Andrew God?" A small child answered, "I guess it just runs in the 2. Pitched his tent - First, Isaac's family was important: well Isaac dug was an act of faith about the future. Baker, Rachel Heinicke, Vezino, Lindsay Anderson, Brim (in back, holding family." Immediately after the altar was built, the next priority was Do your priorities, dad, match those expressed here? Caran Schalow, Katlin Whitney Patnode, Nancy the poster) unveiled his The Bible teaches us that a father's priorities are 3-fold: "pitching his tent," their home! The tent represents more than Build your altar, pitch your tent, dig your wells! Fatherhood Manszewski, Alice Monks. Jane Kunard, Elizabeth state project to mark the Genesis 26:24-25 "And the Lord appeared unto him the just a "house." A house is not necessarily a home. Seeing as God designed involves 3 priorities: God, Home, and Mol. Old Canteen building at same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: to the needs of his family was the next immediate priority Work! — and in this order! No matter how much culture JUNE 16: the Grand Rapids Home fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply after his relationship to God. Dads, how much of a priority changes, God's call on men as fathers will never change. Roger Raymor, Michael JUNE 19: for Veterans. The Old thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake. And he built an altar is your family? Next to your relationship to God there is Following God's divine order will mean divine blessing. Pretzel, Grin Comdure, Jean Matt Stone, Randy Canteen building is one there, and called upon the name of the Lord, and pitched his no higher priority. Secondly, Isaac's foundation was strong: Bishop, Mike Kenney. Ossewaarde, Glen Waid. of the oldest buildings on tent there: and there Isaac's servants dug a well."(KJV) Throughout the Bible God's promises were passed from one the property. JUNE 17: JUNE 20: Marjorie Potter, Cody Fritz Ball, Gladys Kastanek, Tricia McGovem, Metternick, Aleacia Kunard Cyndi Dalga, Louise Ryder, Owen, Monte Knapp. Doug Green, Logan Wilcox, AREA CHURCH DIRECTORY The Perfect ATTENTION: BIBLE BELIEVERS David Ryder. 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Frank Lattimore, Pastor Sunday School 11:20 A.M. 897-6284 or 485-4195 CALL FOR FREE HOME BIBLE STUDIES OPEN HEARTS - OPEN MINDS "A Nondenominational Evening Worship 6:00 P.M. GEORGE & CAROLE 10AM Sunday School; 11AM Morning Service; Pastor Robert L. Hubbard - OPEN DOORS Ministry With A Blended Nursery available at both services 6PM Evening Service; Phone: (616) 897-1267 Word Centered Service!" Barrier-Free ANDERSON Wed., 7:30PM Prayer Meeting. Pastor Dean Bailey website www.aplighthouse.com Flat River Outreach Ministriesjnc. I II will celebrate ALTON BIBLE CHURCH CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER FIRST UNITED METHODIST (Assembly of God) ST. MARY'S FIRST CONGREGATIONAL 50 years of marriage at Lincoln Lake Ave. at 3 Mile Road CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH OF LOWELL 1 On June 5,16 volunteers at Flat River CHURCH OF LOWELL 897-5648 3050 Alden Nash S.E.' 897-1100 • Staffed Nursery o Fr George J. Fekete (United Church of Christ) • an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Robert W. Holmes, Senior Pastor 'Outreach Ministries Thrift Shop stopped sorting 621 E. Main Street • 897-5936 402 Amity St. • 897-9820 404 North Hudson • 897-5906 Morning Worship 11:00 A.M. Dave Noonon, Asst. Pastor www.stmary-lowell.com SUNDAY, JUNE 25 from 1-4 pm lh Worship Services 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Evening Praise 6:00 P.M. Jonathan & Stacy Holmes, Youth Pastors Weekend Masses: SAT. 5 PM; SUN. 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M. and hanging merchandise to celebrate the 89 birthday of Wednesday AWANA 7:00 P.M. SUNDAYS: Weekday Masses: 7:45 AM Church School 10:15-11:15 A.M. at Schneider Manor in Lowell. DR. MICHAELT. CONKLIN. PASTOR (Sept. - April) Worship: 10:00 a.m - LIFE Home Groups Holy Day Masses: 9 AM & 7 PM Thursday Worship 7:00 P.M. / Eileen Hovey, a volunteer who faithfully works every Monday. Nursery & child care available at both services Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 P.M. & "XL" Youth Sunday evenings Saturday confessions: 10-10:30 AM Dr. Roger LaWarre Pastor / Barrier - Free Entrance Pastor Ken Ford (Home) 897-6418 WEDNESDAYS: Prayer & adoration each Wed. 8:15 AM - 8 PM Shannon Hanley C.E. Director She, like many of the volunteers, loves volunteering at F.R.O.M. YOU ARE WELCOME! Family Night (For All Ages): 7 p.m. RELIGION EDUCATION, (HDFLEN TO ADULTS-CAU BFLENOA BEADING 897-7915 Barrier-Free Nursery Provided "XL" Youth: 7 p.m. S£E LOWELL CABLE CH 49, EWTMFOR24HR. CATHOUCBROADCASTINGCome Join Us For Prais e & Worship GOOD SHEPHERD SNOW UNITED - FIRST BAPTIST LOWELL CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH mm 10305 Bluewater Highway (Missouri Synod) CHURCH OF LOWELL 3189 Snow Ave. SE, Lowell OFTHENAZARENE Their children are Halfway between Lowell & Saranac on M-21 2275 West Main Street •897-7168 Rev. Thurlan Meredith 201 N. Washington • 897-8800 - Internet: http://www.fbclowell.org Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Ed and Debbie Erway, 9:45 A.M Worship/Fellowship wvvw.goodshepherdlowell.org Rev. David 0. Sims & Rev. W. Lee Taylor Morning Worship 10:40 A.M. 11:15 A.M Sunday School Doug and Doreen DeVries Worship Service 9:30 A.M. Wayne Haines, Youth Pastor Sunday Evening 6:00 P.M. -Sun. Worship Service 9:30 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. 897-9863 or 897-9588 and Denise Amidon. (Nursery available) Wednesday Family Ministry 7:00 P.M. Sunday School Hour 11:00 A.M. Nursery & Children f Joseph Fremer, Pastor 897-8307 They are blessed with nine AWANA/CLUB JC Wed. 6:15 & 6:30 P.M. Worship Programs Provided ("JC PASTOR MICHAEL RHODABARGER All facilities are wheelchair accessible Contact Church Office For Prayer Meeting Times Staffed Nursery Provided grandchildren and Nursery Provided • Barrier Free ^Jrieruf...afamtfy...a mission! Barrier-Free Entrance 10 great-grandchildren. THE LOWELL LKIM;KK - WEDNESDAY, JUNK 14,2006 PAGE 8
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But they shoot ArmaLite and Systema Wisner retired after 19 years fundraiser for the Lowell the Lowell Area Schools come in with their parents Weapons ot Mass Main Street, where the store operate like real guns. They plastic pellets, driven by PTW. Some of the high-end Lowell Area Schools as a kindergarten teacher. Women's Club's annual superintendent who passed to purchase Airsoft guns. Instruction, a new business is located, will become are often replicas of actual compressed gas or springs. models are the same ones held an open house honoring Barb Roth retired after 32 scholarships and recently away last fall. Melanie selling Airsoft guns, is now Airsoft central for West weapons. The higher-end First made popular in used in police and military The store takes other safety a number of people in the years as a school bus driver. served on the superintendent Brim, a longtime education IK measures, as well. open in Lowell. Michigan and beyond. M-16s, for instance, weigh Asian countries such as training. These are the most education community, Sharron Manszewski, a bus search committee for the foundation board member Business owner Simon Airsoft guns are the same as their military China and Japan, where accurate representations of "Everything we sell, we Monday evening. driver for 33 years, is also district. and recent president of ownership of actual actual firearms. give a pair of safety goggles Organizers under- retiring. Dorothy Hoag, a "Education is that board, was recognized lirearms is illegal, Airsoft "They (Airsoft guns) with it and encourage them estimated the number of cook, is retiring after 12 the foundation of our with a leaf. Yeiter received guns have spread to the have to be, otherwise to use them," store manager friends, family and well- years working for Lowell democracy, and teachers a leaf as part of the Marsha U.S. mostly through sales they wouldn't use them," Jeremiah Mohn said. wishers who would show Area Schools. and staff are the cornerstone WilcoxCommunity Service on the internet. Rosenbaum Rosenbaum said of the Some people take up at the event, held in Next, Betty Yeiter was of the foundation of our Award. Terry and Nancy said his retail store should professional trainers. the hobby way beyond the meeting room of the presented with this year's democracy," Yeiter said in Raymor, who initiated and make people feel more Apart from the obvious target shooting. On 33 Englehardt Public Library. Marsha Wilcox Community brief remarks after accepting perpetuate the Hag line of comfortable about what connection to recent world acres of his property at the They filled the room and Service Award. Lowell Area the award. the Lowell High School they are buying than they events, the name "Weapons northeast end of Lowell, spilled out the door into Schools has given the award School board secretary marching band, were would be ordering over the of Mass Instruction" comes an adventure company has the hallway. There was since 1998 to recognize Pat Nugent recognized honored with a leaf. internet. His shop even has from Rosenbaum's belief built a field where large- enough cake for everyone, individuals for outstanding recipients of this year's Three staff members an Airsoft shooting range, that Airsoft guns are a scale, simulated combat however. contributions to education Lowell Area Schools were given 30-year with paper targets on strings good learning tool ... an operations are conducted The first to be and the community. Yeiter Education Foundation service awards. They were and pulleys. introduction to firearms on weekends. recognized at the event was a teacher for many tribute tree leaves. Lori Ingraham, Lorraine "People come in and without actually having to Weapons of Mass were this year's retirees. years. In retirement, she has Ned Miller accepted Freedlund and Scott see the high tech, more own a real one. Instruction has a fully- Kathy Flanagan retired this been an active volunteer, one of them on behalf of Vashaw. Betty Yeiter was this year's recipient of Lowell Area expensive weapons that "You can use these stocked shop for the year after 27 years as a lead particularly in areas related 1 Schools Marsha Wilcox Community Service Award. they see on the internet, to improve your accuracy upgrading and repairing and they want to see it and because they are accurate," of Airsoft weapons. feel it, let alone shoot it," said Rosenbaum, a former Rosenbaum considers Mohn Rosenbaum said. shooting instructor. "With to be the Airsoft technical First grade tug-of-war Right now, the store is Airsoft, not only do you get guru of the Midwest. focused on the higher-end to have the accuracy, but Weapons of Mass Two Alto Elementary first grade classes competed products, but soon entry Instruction is open noon to there's also the safety, too." against each other in a tug-of-war at the schoors level Airsoft guns will be The store doesn't sell 8 p.m., Monday through field days, which took place May 30 and 31. The added to the inventory. anything that shoots to Friday, and noon to 6 p.m., Owner Simon Rosenbaum, left, and store manager Jeremiah Mohn with Airsoft field days had a western theme, so in addition to Brands in stock include anyone under the age of 18. Saturday. guns in their store, Weapons of Mass Instruction. traditional events like the long jump and foot races, students went on haywagon rides, watched an equestrian skills demonstration and tried their hand Superintendent, continued... From Page 1 at "Blackie" the roping calf from Circle JF Saddlery in Lowell. Students wore paper sheriffs stars, and "Getting to know every when I'll start my day in He likes what he has and excited about the any action on that in the on good footing with several teachers wore cowboy hats. aspect of the district is my one district, then go back to seen in his time spent in opportunity here in Lowell," immediate future. Greg its curriculum, though initial challenge," Pratt the other," Pratt said. Lowell. she said. has extensive curriculum challenges lie ahead, such -k-k-k said. He hasn't had much "Lowell is at the top of Pratt's experience will background," Hopkins as new state high school For Pratt, the first days r Once politics become a tug-of-war time for recreation. their game," Pratt said. "It's help the district with another said. standards. of summer break are a "There's not a lot of exciting to see a district transition it is undergoing That will help the "With the work that for shares in the income pie, decent very busy time. As he gets balance in my life right with such high standards, following the departure of district buy some time had been started when government is impossible. acclimated to Lowell Area now," Pratt said about his not only curriculum, but assistant superintendent for while evaluating its needs Mark Kasmer was here and 1 Schools, he's helping the busy schedule. "It's just in terms of character curriculum and instruction for curriculum leadership. the experience Greg has in - Friedrich August von Hayek, economist new superintendent in Kent something that happens building." Mark Kasmer in April for "It has not been curriculum, we don't feel an City go through the same in that transition and it's Pratt's enthusiasm is immediate need to fill that the same job with Sparta forgotten," Hopkins said. mm* process. something that I anticipated visible, said Hopkins. Public Schools. According to the board position," Hopkins said. "There's a lot of times and I planned for." "He's just so motivated "We won't be taking president, the district is Sending or Receiving fmI $1 for 1st sheet, 50c each additional sheet • { ii ? N jM c • The Lowell Ledger l 105 N. Broadway, Lowell LHS student to perform in UA At left is a scrambled landmark, person or place in Lowell. Keller Cooler series Can you guess who or what it is S where? Genevieve Kendall, a junior at Lowell High ONE VISIT If you think you know, fill out the form below and bring it in School, has been invited to play as a student guest or email it to the Ledger office - [email protected] performer June 28 at the popular Keller Cooler j Series at the Forest Hills Performing Arts Center. OR CALL US WITH YOUR GUESS - 897-9261 She will be accompanied by guest pianist Rich ...SIMPLE! (Before noon Tuesday, June 20) Ridenour, an accomplished performer who has played with and conducted symphony orchestras "If I had known it would be this easy, I wouldn't in Grand Rapids, Detroit and elsewhere. and well put you in the drawing! have put off getting a crown for so long. One visit "It is such an honor to be asked to play for this, and it was done. The crown Jits and looks great. Up to three correct answers will be drawn next Tuesday. especially with someone like Mr. Ridenour," said Kendall. I have my smile back...simple!" The answer and the winners'names will appear in the next edition of the Ledger. She began playing in the Lowell Middle School Winners will receive an 7 Solved The Ledger Puzzle window decal. band program and has enjoyed both flute and piccolo ever since. In addition to playing in the band, she takes lessons at the Franciscan Life NAME Process Center. Kendall hopes her performance in the "Cooler" series will help bring attention to FamilL) DentistpLj of Lowe Phone # the Lowell band program. - ANN WILSON, D.D.S. - My guess is Tel. 897-4835 • 147 North Center Street • Lowell THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14,2006 PAGE 13 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14,2006 PAGE 12 Notices in the "Coming Events" are free to any nonprofit organization in the Lowell. Ada, Alto To The Editor, continu ed... From Page 5 & Saranac areas. Keep notices brief; may submit by mail, phone - 897-926!, fax -897-4809 or Fallasburg Village and its original historic buildings as a Dear Editor, email - [email protected]. All submissions are subject to available space. make a wonderful bed and breakfast place or maybe it could COMING EVENTS place to save and preserve for the future. People such as be rented by the week for people who want to escape to a This morning when I checked my mailbox, I found Donald McPherson, Lenore Tower. Ferris Mill and Judy a notice for me from the U.S. Post Office informing me •^LOWELL AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Tues., Sat.^ quiet country atmosphere with Fallasburg Park nearby. The that they had in their possession, a package intended for and Sun.1-4 p.m.; Thurs., 1-8 p.m.. Families: $10; individu- Baird helped start the society with a vision of preserving school house needs painting and soon the Fallas house will JUNE als $3; 5-17 $1.50; members are free. Call 897-7688. the past with buildings and homes already in place. The need the same. delivery to me. Fallasburg School House was turned into a wonderful The Society is a volunteer organization and volunteers Following the instructions on that notice, I went to the THURS., JUNE 15: Sizzlin' Summer Concerts featuring Neighbors. ENGLEHARDT LIBRARY : Mon - Wed., museum with many articles donated from area people. are needed to save these historic original buildings, like post office and presented that notice to the window clerk, Potato Moon (Folk), 7-9 p.m. along Riverwalk Plaza. 12 - 8 p.m.;Thurs. and Fri.:9:30 -5 p.m.; Later, under the leadership of Priscilla Lussmyer, more carpenters, plumbers, electricians, painters, computer and she returned to jne a package measuring 18 1/2x12 MON., JUNE 19: Entered Apprentice Degree practice Sat.: 9:30-1:30 p.m. 200 N. Monroe. Call 647-3920. 1/2x1 1/2 inches with a return address from a person named THURS., JUNE 15: Naturalist guided hike at Bradford at 6 P m-in ^dge room of Masonic Lodge, 211 E. Main buildings were acquired, including the original John Wesley people, food preparers and people to head committees as Dickinson White Nature Preserve at 7 p.m. Take Alden S1- Belding. Entered Apprentice Degree exemplified for ALTO LIBRARY: Mon. & Sat. 9:30 - 1:30 p.m.; Tues. & Fallas house. The school house was restored to its original the need arises. Hildenbrand at the Michigan House of Representatives in Nash 8. to 36th St. east 1/2 mile to preserve. several candidates at 7 p.m. All Masons may attend. Wed. 12-8 p.m.; Thurs. 1-5 p.m. 647-3820. use, and school classes from the surrounding area come to The Society has a lot to do this summer and we need the Lansing. Not being sure why 1 was being contacted by a experience a day in a one-room school. Priscilla was able help of the community and volunteers. Especially with the politician, my immediate reaction was to think, oh, my, THURS., JUNE 22: Fallasburg Historical Society annual LOWELL AREA ARTS COUNCIL: Tues.- Fri.: 12-5 p.m.; THURS., JUNE 15: Lowell Senior Neighbors Trufant to get the village listed on the National Register of Historic bike tour coming up on July 9, one of our main fundraisers, what have I done now? membership meeting with election of officers and board Sat., 1-4 p.m. Monday/a.m. by appt. 149 S. Hudson. Flea Market, 8:30 a.m. Places in 1999. and the houses that need work on them. If you can spare a However, much to my relief, surprise, and pleasure members/open public membership drive at Lowell Sch- Call 897-8545 or www.lowellartscouncil.org. Under the leadership of Kerry Schubach, an annual bike day, a half day or an hour or more, we will appreciate it. If when I got the package back to the store and got it open, SAT, JUNE 17: Alpha Women's Centers' Life Walk, fund- neider Manor, Bowes Rd. at 7 p.m. LOWELL SERENITY CLUB MEETINGS: (AA) Mon., tour was established from an idea from a former renter of you have time please come to the meeting on June 22 or 1 found a very nice framed certificate giving my business raiser, 9 a.m. at 2251 W. Main. Call Chris at 742-0242. Wed., Thurs: 12-1 &8-9p.m.;Tues./Fri:12-1, 4:30-5:30 and me (it had my name in it) some kind of special tribute. THURS., JUNE 22: Shop Horrock's, 12:45 p.m. Lowell the Fallas house and has grown into a well attended annual we can be reached at 13944 Covered Bridge Rd., Lowell, & 8-9 p.m.; Sat./Sun.: 10-11 a.m. & 8-9 p.m.; (NA) Mon./ What a nice surprise. JUNE 19-22: Elmdale Church of the Nazarene, VBS Senior Neighbors. event. She also organized an old time baseball team, based 897-7161 or Dottie Blain at 897-7035 or Ed and me at 897- Thurs., 6-7:30 p.m. 101 W. Main. 897-8565. 1 do not know to whom it is among you, my customers, "The First Action Heroes", 7-8:30 p.m. Kids 4-12 years. on the Fallasburg Cubs and an annual Christmas event for 7817. Call Chris at 868-7292 for more information. SAT., JUNE 24 & SUN., JUNE 25: St. Patrick Parish an- FLAT RIVER OUTREACH MINISTRIES THRIFT SHOP the village. Membership is required to vote but we will accept that 1 owe this pleasure (what a nice thing to do). But 1 do nual festival. Ice cream social. Las Vegas tent, live band Wed.- Fri. 12-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Now we are at a standstill and we need to get moving volunteer help from anyone who is interested in maintaining want you to know that it is with a very sincere sense of Sat.; chicken barbecue, raffle. Sun. 4351 Parnell NE. MON., JUNE 19: Robinette's at 12:45 p.m. Lowell Senior ^ 519 E. Main St. Call 897-2037. ^ again. Two more museums have been created, the Fallas the historic village of Fallasburg. heartfelt gratitude that I pen this letter. house and Misner house, but need work and staffing. Sincerely, Doris Roth With the help of God, 1 will rise to be the nice things MONDAYS TUESDAYS THURSDAYS Two homes are in need of repair so they can be rented for Member of the Fallasburg Historical Society said in this certificate, and continue to demonstrate my need income. The Tower House needs serious repairs and would of you and continue to serve you for a long time to come. Lowell High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes & Friends, 1ST TUES.: Adults with AD/HO at Calvin College, 7-9 p.m. Pottery classes at Franciscan Life Process Center, 6:30 - 8:30 R.L. Ackerson 7-8:30 p.m. at Gallagher's. Call 676-1355. Call Gary Engle at 897-6325 or 248-2423. p.m. Call 897-7842. Women's over 30 drop-in basketball, 7-9:30 p.m. at Cherry 1ST&3RDTUES.:LowellLionsClub, 12p.m.attheChamberof St. Mary's Pregnancy Crisis Center, 402 Amity St., non-de- that these substances can have on your life. It is important college. Take them out to eat or to a movie. They need a Creek Elementary. Call Dave (YMCA) 897-8445. Fee $3. Commerce, 113 Riverwalk Plaza. 897-5449 for information. nominational help for pregnant women/adolescents, 11 a.m.-3 to become informed in this area. break and they need to know that you care by sharing time p.m.; Mondays: 5:30-7:30 p.m. 897-9393. Secondly, you need to learn how to handle stress well. with them. Boy Scout Troop 102,11 & up or completing 5th grade, meets 2ND TUES.: G.R. Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, AA Kathy At college, there is huge stress with some relationships you These are only some of the things that can be done 7-8:30 p.m. at Scout Cabin, end of N. Washington St. Call Tim Plainfield Senior Center, 5255 Grand River Dr. NE. 6:30 p.m. re- EVERY THURS.: Alcoholics for Christ. - 12 step Recovery encounter, with papers you have to write and exams you to insure a happy and productive college experience. Vanderwulp at 897-4302 for more info. freshments/7 program Olga -975-9977/June 231-780-1249. Group for alcoholics, drug addicts & family members. 7 p.m. at With Kathryn DenHouter Ph.D. Impact Church House, Norh Hudson St. Call Paul at 527-7796 have to take. The deadlines, so many times, are hard to I will be continuing this topic in my next article in July. 1STMON.:RegularcommunicationoftheBelding-lonia-Lowell 2ND & 3RD TUES.: Qua-Ke-Zik Sportsman's Club, 11400 for information. Family members may call Erin at 527-7796. meet because there are so many distractions (i.e., going to Meanwhile, we wish you all the best as you go to your Masonic Lodge #355 at 7:30 p.m. in lodge room, 211 E. Main, Foreman Rd., 8 p.m. www.qua-ke-zik.org. New members coffee with a friend, parties, football games). You have to orientations, discover what dorm you're in, and who your Belding. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. All Masons may attend. welcome. EVERY THURS.: Alpha Women's Center, 2251 W. Main. 987- learn to manage your time well by setting your priorities roommate will be. 9533,10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Diapers, formula, clothing. This article will answer questions that are psychological and being true to them. A well-managed life is a life that I welcome your questions. My email address is 1ST MON.: V.F.W. Post #8303 meets at 3116 Alden Nash S.E. 2ND & 4TH TUES.: MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers meets in nature and also about human behavior. has less stress. [email protected]. at 7 p.m. at Fallasburg Park, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Call 897-8304. 1ST THURS.: Michigan Hepatitis C Foundation support meet- A high school senior asked the question, "How would a Last, but not least, you need to have a support system. ings, 7-8:30 p.m. 250 Cherry, Lacks Cancer Center, Grand teen adjust to college life?" Decide who you can call if you feel down. Find out All Juniors Putt For 2ND MON.: Lowell Board of Education meets at 7 p.m. in 2ND &4THTUES.: Saranac Needlers,needleart/quilting bee. Rapids. This question is perfectly timed since many families Administration Building, 300 High Street. 5-8:30 p.m., 4 Health Wellness Center, Bridge St., Saranac. All where the counseling support is. Most colleges have a Detroit Tigers Or from Lowell have seen their high school student graduate. are welcome. Contact Bev or Melissa, 642-6466. 1ST THURS.: 4-H drama club meeting, Lowell Middle School counseling center that will give you a certain amount of free Whitecap's Tickets! choir room. Call 897-1502 after 5 p.m. What a spectacular class it is! Many of the week-ends have sessions. Learn where that is and how to access it. Moms, 2ND MON.: Bowne Township Historical Society meets 7:30 at 2ND & 4TH TUES.: Knights of Columbus #7719 at St. Mary been tilled with Open Houses. So many have given their dads, uncles, aunts etc., ... be sure to visit your child in JUNIOR 2 - PERSON SCRAMBLE historic museum, 84th/Alden Nash. School at 7:30 p.m. 1ST & 3RD THURS.: Alto Lions Club meets at Monterey Grill support and love to the seniors as they head to college or (ages 10 to 15) at 7 p.m. other endeavors. 3RD MON.: Women of the Moose meetings held 7:30 p.m. 3RD TUES.: Parents of children w/AD/HD at St. Luke's Lutheran Much has been written about college life. Quite $3 p.p. Every Thursday Church, 32156 4 Mile NE/E. Beltline) at 7 p.m. Call Linda at 1ST & 3RD THURS.: Bluegrass Jam inside Kountry Korner recently, Tom Wolfe wrote a book titled, "1 am Charlotte Cherry Creek 3RD MON.: Peripheral Neuropathy support group, 7 p.m. 874-5662; teen group: call Sarah at 281-6588. Starts June 15 • ID A.M. of Alto, 6077 Linfield. 868-6371. Simmons." He researched college life and especially the at Schneider Manor Community Room, 725 Bowes Rd. Call PRIZES! life in the fraternities. Among the schools that he researched Dorothy 897-9794. TUES7THURS.: Back to Basics Closed AAmeetings at 1 st Con- 2ND &4TH THURS.: GR/W. Michigan Scrabble Club, 10-2 Life Award Winners was the University of Michigan. In his book he goes into gregational Church, 404 N. Hudson. 7:30 p.m. Non-smoking. p.m. Round Robin, bring your board, all levels, walk-ins are wel- great detail to describe the darker side of college life. SENIOR SCRAMBLE 3RD MON.: Lowell Showboat Garden Club meets in the come. Call Jan 897-5759 for location and more information. An assembly for Cherry The contest required Further examples of the negative side of college life Fellowship Hall at Church of the Nazarene, N. Washington Creek Foundations For Life each student to choose a Every Tuesday Morning St.at 7 p.m. WEDNESDAYS can be found in the news (i.e., the Duke lacrosse scandal 2ND THURS.: N.A.R.F.E., 1:30 p.m.Trinity Lutheran Church, award winners was held at famous quotation from a Bring your own team of 4 2700 E. Fulton. and the disappearances of co-eds). Despite all the warnings, select list and write about Tee Times Starting 8 To 9:30 A.M. Rotary meets at noon at City Hall, 301 E. Main, 2nd floor. Cherry Creek Elementary 4TH MON.: Clark-EllisAmerican Legion Post 152, 3100 Alden college life is still a type of "rite of passage" in our society. Nash S.E. at 7:30 p.m. on May 26. The following what it meant to them. The $20p.p. 18 w/cart CASH PRIZES! 2ND THURS.: Loyal Order of the Moose, men's meeting at It is a major transition from being dependent on your parents 8 p.m. ALANON upstairs at 1st Congregational Church, 404 students received awards students read their essays 1/2 OFF LUNCH 7:30 p.m. or caregivers into adulthood. College students are exposed N. Hudson St. certificates: Jacob Hoofman at the assembly, revealing to diverse nationalities, different religious pursuasions, and EVERY OTHER MON.: The Lowell Area Juggling Club meets 2NDTHURS.: Genealogy-Alto Family Tree Club atAlto Library and Nick Patterson, Magna interesting stories about -mi (616) 868-6751 they can discover many new ways of thinking. Therefore, it in the Community room at Englehardt Library, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tri-town Conservation Club trap & skeet league, 5616 Dunn 6:30-8 p.m. Cum Laude Merit; Max how values define and shape can be the most exciting adventure that you will ever have 13495 92nd St., SE, Alto Ages 12 or older. No dues. Call 897-9879. Rd. 6-10 p.m.Larry 754-7104. Barber and Amy Carpenter, people's lives. depending on what you do with this experience. www.tylercreekgolf.com 3RD THURS.: VFW #8303 Ladies Auxiliary, 3116 Alden Nash Cum Laude Merit; Shelby 1ST WED.: GR/W. Michigan Scrabble Club at Schuler's Book- First of all, volumes have been written about the college S.E. at 3 p.m. Antel, Brandon Stryzewski, MON., TUES., THURS.: Alpha Women's Center, 2251 W. store, 28th St. anytime between 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Round Robin, student and drinking, and other substance abuse. This can bring your board, walk-ins welcome. Jan 897-5759. Sarah Murray, Karah Smith, Main. Call 987-9533 for appt. or stop by M. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; 3RD THURS.: Parents Supporting Parents group, Franciscan be a real threat to someone who has remained blind to the THE Tu. 6-9 p.m., Th.10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Diapers, formula and clothing Paige Hale and Katie Life Process Center. Call 897-7842. deleterious effects of alcohol and other substances. It is are available. 2ND WED.: Kent County Youth Fair Board meeting, 7:30 Holzhueter, Recognition. important to become fully aware of the negative outcome p.m.. King Memorial Youth Center, 4-H Fairgrounds. Call 3RD THURS.: LaLeche League of Ada, Cascade, Lowell 6:30 897-6050. TUESDAYS p.m. socializing; meeting 7. Support for pregnant/breastfeeding women, Ada 752-8300. A TRUSTED TRADITION OF AFFORDABLE, IS COMING! Take Off Pounds Sensibly Tops Ml#372 meets at Key Heights 2ND WED.: Royal Arch Masons, Hooker Chapter #73 meets Mobile Home Park Community Bldg. Weigh-ins are at 5:45 at 7:30 p.m. in Belding Masonic Temple, 211 E. Main; dinner PERSONALIZED, AND COMFORTABLE CARE FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY p.m. at 6:30 p.m. All Royal Arch Masons are welcome. LIFETIME DENTAL EXCELLENCE Sunday, June 25, 2006 1ST & 3RD FRI.: Teen MOPS support group for pregnant • Professionally Trained, Caring, and Courteous Staff Cub Scout Pack 3188 meets at 1 st United Methodist Church (as 2ND WED.: Lowell Women's Club, noon in Schneider Manor teens and teen moms, 9:15 -11:30 a.m. at Impact Church, • State-of-the-Art Procedures, Instruments, and Techniques long as there is school), 6:30 p.m. 1 st-5th grade boys. Contact Community Room, 725 Bowes Rd. 1070 N. Hudson. 897-8304. • Cosmetic Care: Porcelain Veneers, Bonding, and Whitening LOWELL Clarence Whittum at 897-8194 after 11 a.m. • Mercury-Free Dentistry • Filtered Witter Lines Bushnell Elementary School Grounds 2ND WED.: Support group for Peripheral Neuropathy, 4 p.m., FRI.: Arts/Crafts volunteers, Franciscan Life Process Center, 1 Orthodontic Care (Braces) • Wisdom Teeth Extraction Weight Watchers at Alto United Methodist Church, corner of St. Paul's Anglican Catholic Church, Grand Rapids.Dorothy Show Times: 2:00 & 4:30 pm 9:30-12:30 p.m. Pat or Judy at 897-7842. • Implants • TMJ (Jaw Pain Therapy) Kirby & Harrison meets at 5:30 p.m. Register 1/2 hour before 897-9794. Advance Tickets Available • Treatment of Periodontal Disease (Latest Non-Surgical Techniques Available) meeting. 800-651-6000. • . * 2ND SAT: Ada Historical Society, 10:30 a.m. at Averill Histori- • Springrove Variety m- • Dentures • Partials • Root Canals • Crowns and Bridges 3RD WED.: GR/W. Michigan Scrabble Club at Schuler's Book- cal Museum, 7144 Headley, Ada. y Lowell Ledger Office Flat River Woodcarvers meet at LAAC from 6:30-8:30 p.m. store, 28th SE anytime bet. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Round Robin, bring Emergencies Accepted • Convenient Payment Plans • Lowell City Hail your board, all levels, walk-ins. Jan 897-5759. Serving the Area Since 1981 2ND SAT: Lowell Amateur Radio Club, held at Lowell Air- L Women's Community Bible Study. Free nursery and preschool Huntington Banks port,730 Lincoln Lake NE. 9 a.m. social time;-10 a.m. meeting. story hour/craft time 9:45 - 11:15 a.m./women only at 7:15 TODD GILLAN, DDS, PC Ionia County National Bank THURSDAYS LARC sponsors 145.27 MHz area radio repeater system. p.m.Calvary Christian Reformed Church. Call 897-7060 or Lowell Township Office 897-7555. Active September thru April only. 2186 MAIN STREET • LOWELL • FRI., SAT. & SUN.: Averill Historical Museum of Ada, located Vergennes Township Office Weight Watchers at Lowell Nazarene Church, 201 N. Wash- LOCATED ACROSS FROM ARBYS ington St. 5:30 p.m. Register 1/2 hr. before the meeting. For at 7144 Headley. Hours are 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. Sponsored by the: Lowell Lions Club 1ST TUES.: Grattan Historical Society at O'Brien Room of info. 1-800-651-6000. Call 676-9346. Grattan Township Hall, 12050 Old Belding Rd. Public invited. WE CORDIALLY !NVITE YOU TO CALL © TICKETS SUN.: Tri-town Conservation Club trap & skeet league, GILLAN IN ADVANCE ON CIRCUS DAY 2ND TUES.: Diabetic Support group, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sch- c^fArea JJusicians and Singers practice at Saranac High DENTAL EXCELLENCE (616) 897-8491 5616 Dunn Rd. 12-5 p.m. Call Larry at 754-7104. Public I neider Manor Community Rm., 725 Bowes Rd. 897-2760 or oS Choir.6-7 p.m./band.7-8. Kathy Maatman, Adult $8.00 Adult $10.00 welcome. 897-9160. 897"5981' CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN LOWKLL, Children .... $5.00 Children $6.00 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14,2006 PAGE 14 Students receive THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2006 PAGE 15 Service honored, budget discussed at school board meeting By Dan Schneider Mikulski also credited this week for the granite public hearing prior to the count is calculated from of next year," school board Rotary scholarships bus drivers for diligently monument's foundation. board meeting. state pupil counts from the trustee Dan Brubaker said. The Lowell Rotary ers from 60 towns in Michi- dents to gain a global per- A number of topics reporting any problems with A date for the dedication Projected revenues beginning of the school Lowell's general Club selected three Lowell gan, Indiana and Ontario spective on various issues. were addressed at Monday's the buses to the mechanics. ceremony is yet to be for the next fiscal year are year and mid-year, with fund millage rate on non- High School juniors to re- (the area covered by Rotary Each year, the Lowell Ro- meeting of the Lowell Area Lowell High School determined. $32,786,195. Projected more weight placed on homestead property will ceive scholarships to attend International District 6290). tary Club selects about three Schools board of education. student' council president "I would like to say expenditures exceed that the first count. Gillette remain at 18 mills for the a Life Leadership Confer- District 6290 has operated high school juniors to attend The board re-read a list Brooke Liu gave a thank you to the board amount by a little more than also mentioned pending next fiscal year. Millage ence. The conference runs the conference since 1949. the camp based on school of retirees and honorees who presentation summarizing members and all the $337,000, which would leave state legislation that could for the repayment of from Wednesday through At the conference, students staff recommendations. had been recognized earlier some of the council's community for all the help," the district's fund balance at increase the per-pupil construction bonds totals Friday at a conference and will participate in activities Lowell Rotary sends juniors in the evening at a special achievements over the Miles said. $1.8 million by the end of foundation allowance in seven mills. The bonds retreat center, complete and discussions, as well as to ensure the students will open house. These included recently-completed school Monday's meeting was the fiscal year. Lowell, but was not included financed the construction of r 1 with lake and outdoor ac- hear speakers, in order to be able to use their leader- Marsha Wilcox Community year. Highest among these, the last school board meeting The revenue projections in the $7,100 per pupil the high school, construction tivities, located in Tustin, build on their leadership ship skills in the community Service Award recipient she placed the "Alternative for interim superintendent are based on a blended allowance used to calculate of Murray Lake Elementary Mich. The Lowell students skills. They will also inter- for at least a year. Betty Yeiter, five retirees Spring Break" trip, in Pat Murphy, who served student count of 3,930.03, the revenue projections. and improvements to other will join more than 150 oth- act with international stu- from the district, 30-Year which students traveled to in that capacity from late or an increase of 10 students "Our goal will be to school buildings in the Service Award recipients MississippitohelpHurricane September through the end over last year. The blended be in the black by the end district. and LAS Education Katrina victims. Liu played of the school year. Foundation tribute tree leaf a student-produced DVD "You've got a lot to be Achievement awards presented recipients. documentary of the trip. proud of here in Lowell and Anotherrecognitionwas On behalf of the student I'm proud to have been a LEA scholarships awarded given at the board meeting council, she received a part of it for a short time," to Alto Elementary students LHS juniors, from left to right: Gary Kilgore, Holly Vaught and Brooke Liu that was not included at the plaque of appreciation from he said. Throughout each school open house. This was given the Grand Valley Blood The school board year, Lowell Area Schools' Alto Elementary stu- Lobbezoo, Kelli Malcolm, Accelerated Reading: to Leo Bowen and Duane Center. Over the course of approved a realignment of teachers, support staff dents were presented with Alexis Rife, Taylor Whaley The top three students in Drivers retire with over 60 years of combined experience Hamilton, the district's bus two blood drives the council the Ottawa-Kent Athletic and administrators make awards for achievements and Rueben Wattenhofer. points in each classroom mechanics, whose work has organized this year, 242 Conference for the 2007- monetary contributions this past school year. TFK Current Events Le- were Ryan Hessler, Amanda Sharron Manszewski kept the bus fleet in tine people signed in and 197 2008 school year. Caledonia to the Lowell Education Perfect Attendance: ague top scorers: In fourth Brenner, Tess Richardson, and Barb Roth, shown enough repair to receive a units of blood were taken, will enter the OK White Scholarship Fund. Makyla Branagan, Bailey grade was Travis Brubaker; McKenzie Huver, Court- punching the clock for the perfect inspection, recently. enough to impact 788 lives. division, in which Lowell The fund supports VanderMark, Alise Forward, in fifth grade was Alanna ney Schmidt, Ryan Stevens, last time, have decided 'This particular year- There were 97 first-time educational opportunities for competes, and Forest Hills Daniel Bieri, Jason Price, Bancroft. Sara Kloosterman, Alina to call it quits. The bus -and many other years donors. Lowell students during the Northern will leave the OK Jordan Kazen and Michelle Pro-Solve Events top Chappell, Sawyer Oles- drivers, each with 30 or we've had this-a perfect During the public White for the OK Gold. summer months. This year Starkey. scorers: Tie between Anna ko, Olivia Rivera, Sadie so years at Lowell Area inspection," Lowell comment session, Lowell a record number of students The board approved Presidential Awards: Mae Reynolds and Austin Richardson, Austin Rife, Schools, had almost Area Schools director High School class of 2006 the general fund budget benefited from the program. These were presented to fif- Rife in third grade class of Tayler Hoevcnaar, Parker perfect attendance in the of transportation and president Nikita Miles Scholarships totaling over appropriation and millage th grade students who achie- Heidi Greer; Adrienne Rife Reed, Nick Long way, Alex business. operations Larry Mikulski presented an update on rates for 2006-2007. $5,400 were awarded to 86 ved an A- average for all of in third grade class of Jan Bohr, Amanda Waltz, Em- When asked how said. "We have 40 buses. the observation deck and pre-kindergarten through Assistant superintendent fourth grade and the first Hanson; tie between Tris- malec Blough, Michelle she knew it was time to That means looking at 40 memorial at the northeast 12th grade students. for finance and personnel half of fifth grade: Alanna ten Bray and Katie Haan in Starkey, Justin Rinks, Au- quit, Manszewski said, buses, they (the inspectors) end of the school building. In addition, two new Connie Gillette presented Cherry Creek teacher and LEA Scholarship Bancroft, McKensie Barnes, fourth grade class of Rachel tumn Thompson, Joe Kar- f,I wanted to quit while couldn't find anything The deck has been built and scholarship funds have been details of the budget at a Committee member, Gary Goff, congratulates three Paige Coble, Emily Hessler, Millhisler; Randy Brinks in gl, Adam Charron, Morgan 1 still liked driving.'* wrong." concrete is being poured created to honor two former scholarship recipients, left to right: Josh Kinsley, Marissa Hills, Kaitlyn John- fourth grade class of Sharon Groendyke and Austin Kre- She plans to spend more Lowell teachers who have Madison Sullivan and Nathen Sees. son, Christi Kargl, Brendan Vensas. bill. time with her husband, passed away: Sue Burt children and grandchildren. and Mary Shull. A Lowell $750 from the Mary Shull to be able to help area Roth, who started out as a sub driver, said, "Between my husband, the dairy graduating senior received fund. students in these various business, children and grandchildren, 1 didn't have time to drive any more.M $750 from the Sue Burt fund The Lowell Area academic endeavors. IT'S BIB1E SCHOOL TIME! College News Both drivers plan to continue on a sub basis with the district. and another senior received Schools' staff feels privileged We hope to see /ou/The dates are: June 19 to 23; 9 am till noon Ages: 4 years to going into 6th grade Hannah Kinney, a From the Lowell area School, has earned her public health and a minor He who joyfully marches to music in rank and 2006 graduate of Lowell are Joshua G. Abdoo and master of Physical Therapy in physical education, she with a class for Moms and nursery provided file has already earned my contempt. He has been Lend A Hand High School, has been Colin J. Moore. degree from Grand Valley plans to attend Oregon State CALVARY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH one-on-one reading help to named a recipient of From the Alto area State University. She has University in the fall to given a large brain by mistake, since for him the VOLUNTEER adults asking for assistance a Faculty Scholarship are David J. Steffler and accepted a position with pursue her master's degree spinal cord would suffice. in reading or English as a to Grand Valley State Duane A. Stephenson. OPPORTUNITIES the Center for Physical in public health. -Albert Einstein Second Language (ESL). University. To be considered Rehabilitation in West You do not need to speak for this scholarship, the Michigan. Kristin Hufstader GREG VAN STRIEN another language to tutor HELP PROMOTE LITERACY recipient must have a 3.6 Cornerstone University of Lowell has received HEATING AND PLUMBING ESL. high school grade point recently announced its Kelly White, daughter recognition as a member of The Kent County 6:30 p.m. and lasts one hour. The information session average, a minimum ACT dean's list. of Bob White, formerly of the dean's list for the 2006 HEATING SERVICE & INSTALLATION Literacy Council has At the end of the session, will be held at the Grand score of 29 and attend a From the Lowell area winter semester at Grand Lowell, and granddaughter AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE & INSTALLATION scheduled an information there will be an opportunity Rapids Public Library, 111 scholarship competition. are Janelle M. Horton, of the late Charles and Rapids Community College. PLUMBING SERVICE & INSTALLATION 1125 West Main St., Lowell Ml 49331 • Across from Burger King session on Tuesday, June 20 to sign up for tutor training. Library St. NE, VanderVeen The award is renewable John P. Wohlscheid and Hester White of Lowell, She also was inducted WARM AIR/RADIANT HEAT E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: 616-897-7060 for prospective volunteer By training people to be Center. Call 459-5151 to for three additional years Olesea Zavadenco. will receive her bachelor into the Phi Thcta Kappa OIL BURNER SERVICE tutors. This session is held at tutors, the council can offer register. with a minimum of a 3.5 of science degree from International Honor Society gpa or better. Kinney is Elissa Kinney, a 2000 Western Oregon University of the two-year college. (616) 897-5569 the daughter of Susan and graduate of Lowell High on June 17. With a major in Visa And Master Card Accepted BIBLE STORIES Thomas Kinney of Belding. i M V* A PUPPETS Emily Gerard was named to the spring To be held ( 2006 dean's list at Taylor SINGING we want lh University. Full-time parade July 8 at t p.m. * studentsearnthisrecognition MAPLEWOOD SQ. CRAB APPLE Registration is at 1:30 PM ^ FUN when they maintain a 3.6 or Condominiums COVE Family COME ONE. COME ALL TO OUR | better grade point average 1820 SIBLEY ST. Condominiums SKITS for the term and carry at least 12 credit hours. HOMES STARTING AT ANNUAL PET PARADE! t Sick or Ifijuml Amnuik Seen Same Dii) Gerard, majoring in exercise ^ All types of animals needed to make our parade a success! \ SNACKS Eneniiti/s \ Salunhy Hours AriiilM science, is a 2005 Lowell $109,500 Eiirly I )rof)-o//s ^ House ( alls High School graduate. 24-Hour Entenjency Semite • LeaseTerms Available Area judges to CRAFTS Science I )iel Pel Foods • Rent To Own award participants BoarJini) & (iroominij More than 1,300 • Purchasing Terms '• S5 LAURELS among various students were placed on * O F K E N T GAMES categories. ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF the spring 2006 dean's list MODELS OPEN - CALL FOR VIEWINGS A Skilled Xmsing Chi In at Michigan Technological PENNY DAY University, earning grade 616-676-9961 T 350 N. 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Lowell was one win base over the course of the Or CALL... 897-0787 Between 1993 and 2002 coach Bob Rodenhouse said. first round of the regional, in the game. They finished the away from a regional game. The Red Arrows left Dick DeVos as head of Am- "The most she's ever given which Bueche hit a triple season with the same record championship Saturday at with the bases loaded in the up this year is three." the Red Arrows beat in the first inning, then as last year, 27-9. Big What is the matter Sorry that you think the way invested $220 million in Jenison. second inning. China, while simultaneous Lowell scored two runs East Kentwood 6-1. Plummer drove her home victories included an April with people who come Lowell billboard looks Unfortunately, the Red Hudsonville scored in the fourth and two more Lowell scored two in The Lowell paintball team with referees at the Hole in the Wall tournament. cutting over 2000 jobs from with a single for Lowell's 22 win over Unity Christian into a place of business dumb, but a lot of people Arrows had one of their few their 10 runs on 11 hits. The in the seventh. the first inning of that game, first score. Plummer stole in the Hamilton Tournament talking on their cell phone? donated their hard work and their Michigan operations. The Hole in the Wall students, Zach Mundwiler, rough outings this season Eagles scored three runs in Brittany Bueche had team's first tournament which time into the development.. one in the third and three in second and made it home on and a district final win over I was in the post o ffice in the regional final. The paintball tournament Tommy Stewart, John the first inning, two in the three hits for Lowell. the fifth. Chelsea Wolbers' base hit proved to be a challenge. & the person in front of ./ think we should The new paving in Lowell is Northview after losing twice was held in Bangor, near result was a 10-4 loss to fifth, and five in the sixth. Plummer also had three hits. DePuydt and Alan Drake Competing against ranked compliment them! What so nice Thank you! East Kentwood scored with two outs. to the Wildcats in OK White me & the one behind me Hudsonville. Benton Harbor, on May 13. participated. It was a show of offensive Terrah Tawney had two hits their run in the sixth inning. and semi-pro teams, they were on theirs! happened to being NICE? The third-inning run play. Four Lowell High School This was the Lowell Lowell had little trouble success that was rare this in the game, as did Kerri finished first in the novice RUDE! Kathy, it was nice seeing Plummer had nine was on a base hit by Bueche Plummer was 23-7 hitting the ball throughout season against Lowell, Ort. division and third overall. Wow. New pavement on you making popcorn again! strikeouts in the win and no and RBI by Tawney. on the year with a season the game, but struggled to particularyly against pitcher "We just didn't play Two semi-pro teams and Those who continue Grand River/Riverside. We miss you. Kim Trish, Jen walks. In the fifth inning, strikeout total of 302. Her translate hits into runs. The Becky Plummer. very sharply, that's all," VERGENNES two novice teams qualified to complain about the Can't thank MDOT enough. please come back more next Katie McElroy had Lowell scored three runs on career strikeout total was Arrows had 12 hits, but also ''Becky allowed 10 runs for the finals. location of the Lowell The new road surface year! We miss you too. Rodenhouse said. three hits. Beuche and three errors and base hits by 1,050. TOWNSHIP The Lowell team billboard on the highway. in town..great. received the Sportsmanship Why not get involved Maybe we should say Who are those really hot PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE award, fittingly, as when with the chamber & Lowell is the chicks walking around Girls soccer struggles to score in regional opener the finals were completed, have your opinion count NOW place to be! town with the brown they gave their award to and blond hair? By Dan Schneider PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public rather than complain the fourth place team which about others 'hard work? Did anyone see the 2-0 loss to the Gaylord Blue "Wejustdidn't finish, we you dominate the game but the second period, the Blue OK White conference this hearing before the Vergennes Township would have gone home deer that crossed my lot Congratulations to the var- The Lowell girls soccer Devils. had plenty of opportunities," not the scoreboard." Devils took advantage of a season. Planning Commission will be held on empty-handed. at 7'JO Saturday morning sity Softball team on a great team's 2006 season came The Red Arrows played Lowell coach Paul Legge Lowell played tight few opportunities. "The league was tough Thursday July 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM, at the at 210 Marsac? season!! Be proud of your to an end last Tuesday in strong on both sides of the said. "We hit the post a defense throughout the "We only gave them this year and that was Vergennes Township Hall, located at accomplishments. Good the opening round of the field but struggled to put the few times. It was a perfect game. The scoreboard was about three good chances reflected in our record," 10381 Bailey Drive, Lowell, Ml to consider VERGENNES To the Editor of luck to the senior girls on regional at Greenville with a ball in the back of the net. example of a game where blank at halftime. But in and they scored on two of Legge said. proposed amendments to the Vergennes The Lowell Ledger.. your future endeavors. them," Legge said. Lowell beat some tough Township Zoning Ordinance. A summary TOWNSHIP The only reason a lot Gaylord went on to teams. The Red Arrows follows for the proposed amendments and of people read the Ledger No place ribbons on the regional final, where defeated Rockford earlier special exception use permits: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is for the political Field Day? What s next, no Junior Arrow gymnasts perform they lost 1-0 in overtime to in the year. The Rams opinions in Sound off. grades on the report cards? Holland Christian. Holland eventually advanced to the Why not print some of them? Students in the Lowell Zoning Map Rezones PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public Christian had advanced to Division 1 regional final, hearing before the Vergennes Township - Craig J. Conklin Congratulations LHS girls Community Education the final by winning a 4-3 where they lost to Portage soccer on your district Junior Arrow Gymnastics double overtime game in the Central, the number two- Elizabeth Fahnenstiel has applied for a Planning Commission will be held on Why is the Lowell Post championship! We are so program recently gave a first round against Fruitport. ranked team in the state, rezoning of approximately 2 acres from R-2 to Thursday July 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM, at the Office only patriotic proud of you. performance at Lowell High For Lowell, the season in double overtime. The Vergennes Township Hall, located at Industrial. The property is located on Lincoln periodically? School. They performed came to a disapppointing capstone was the shootout 10381 Bailey Drive, Lowell, Ml to consider Lake Rd, just north of the Equine Center on That U.S. flag should Thank you to the Kent their routines in front of end, but it was not a win against Grand Rapids proposed amendments to the Vergennes the west side and across the street from the fly everyday Intermediate School bus a high school gymnastics disappointing season. Christian for Lowell's first cemeteries. The property is parcel number Township Zoning Ordinance. A summary - U. S. Navy vet, driver for pulling out in official to gain experience "It was a good season," district title in girls soccer. 41-16-34-226-003 in section 34. The follows for the proposed text amendments: Denny Stuart front of our company in being judged on their Legge said. "You'd always "We won some big applicant is also applying for a special truck Tuesday afternoon in performances. Coach .V like to go further, but on the games, which was cool," Congratulations the city limits. 1 hope the exception use permit to begin a canine Chapter 2 Definitions Michele DeHaan said the other hand, we won our first Legge said. "It was a good to our graduates. call you were taking on your 1 international training center in the existing Amend the definition section to add performance helps the district in girls soccer in the season. On the whole we did We are proud of you all. cell was really important. students, who range in age history of the program." very well." building on the property. Public comment will definitions for Agritourism Business and Bed from third to eighth grades, Lowell played well in Lowell finished the also be heard on the requested use. and Breakfast. build confidence for future what proved to be a tough season with a 14-6-1 record. competitions on the Lowell Chapter 3 Zoning Districts IWliiiii F&G Realty Investments LLC has applied for High School team. Amend R-A District, Section 201.304 (C) to NOTICE a rezone of approximately a 100 foot by 838 In the elementary add a new section requiring a special foot strip of land in the R-3 district to the division, Jordan Lytle took VERGENNES TOWNSHIP Youth gymnasts, front row, left to right: Kaezi Bladey, Katie Haan, Morgan Taylor, Commercial District. The land is located on exception use permit for Agritourism Business first place in vault and floor A Public Hearing will be held regarding a Leah Brogger; second row: Lauren DeHaan, Kortney Beachler, Bailey Roberts, Lincoln Lake Ave north of the intersection of and Bed and Breakfasts. Amend the R-1 exercise. Bailey Roberts request for a Special Exception Use Permit Morgan MeVey, Nicole Lange, Emily Borup; third row: Jordan Lytle, Alexis Bale/ak, District, Section 201.305 C to add a new took first place on beam, and Vergennes on the west side. The request is and site plan review at a regularly scheduled Becky Chamberlain, Kelsey Teft, Sarah Piell, Allisun Warren; fourth row: coach Kelli section requiring a special exception use Lauren DeHaan placed first to make the entire parcel the same zoning meeting of the Vergennes Township Board on Kowalski and coach Riehelle Kimble. permit for Bed and Breakfast establishments. on uneven bars and first all district for development purposes to erect an June 19, 2006, at 7:00 pm at the township The two new uses have specific standards for around. office building. An application for a special offices located at 10381 Bailey Dr., Lowell. exception use permit for the office is also setbacks, sleeping rooms, food service, In the middle school m signage, goods for sale and other appropriate division, Allisun Warren under consideration and public comment. John and Sandie Otis of 11591 Lally NE, requirements. took first on the floor This Falher's Day Lowell, have requested a special exception exercise. Kelsey Teft placed CAR CITY ^ ™ Impact invites you to come The complete applications of the proposed use permit and site plan review to construct a first on vault, bars and beam ordinance amendments and special exception The complete text of the proposed ordinance discover the (iotHnlended detached garage to be placed between their and first all around. LOWELL li16-897-8100 amendments can be reviewed at the WILD side of bein^ a man. uses can be reviewed at the Vergennes home and Lally Street. This request is Vergennes Township Hall, 10381 Bailey GUARANTEED FINANCING • 1999 OR NEWER Township Hall, 10381 Bailey Drive, PO addressed in the Vergennes Township Zoning Check out and be a pari oi the Drive, PO Box 208, Lowell, Ml 49331 - $ 00 Box 208, Lowell, Ml 49331 - Phone: Ordinance under section 201.402 (B) (5). FULL-TIME JOB 40 HOURS AT 9 B.V.oicai and Motorcycle show. (616) 897-5671 [fax 897-5674] or on the Phone: (616) 897-5671 [fax 897-5674] or HoMods. Classic and Sports Cars, on the website at www.vergennestwp.org. oOUt's ® website at www.vergennestwp.org. Written Copies of the application are available for Superbikes iindllarleys welcome. Written and oral comments will be received and oral comments will be received until the public inspection at the township offices until the conclusion of the public hearing. /our conclusion of the public hearing. Written located at 10381 Bailey Drive, Lowell, 616- Written comments may be addressed to the comments may be addressed to the Planning 897-5671, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sportf Planning Commission Chairman or the Commission Chairman or the Planning Fridays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Public 2001 DODGE RAM 2003 0LDSM0DILE ALER0 Planning Coordinator at the Township Offices. Coordinator at the Township Offices. comment will be taken at the meeting, or if Keep Caudit mm Sunday Comments may be emailed to the Planning Comments may be emailed to the Planning received by the Clerk in writing or by e-mail at BAD CREDIT • NO CREDIT... YOU'RE APPROVED! Commission at: [email protected]. Up On All lillis Commission at; [email protected]. [email protected] by 7:00 pm June 19, 2006. The Action In www.carcitysupercenter.com Vergennes Township Vergennes Township Mari C. Stone Planning Commission Planning Commission The Lowell Ledgeily | I MON. & WED. 9-8; TU, TH & FRI 9-6; SAT 10-3 Vergennes Township Clerk THE LOWELL LEDGER • WEDNESDAY. JUNE 14,2006 - PAGE 18 THE LOWELL LEDGER - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14,2006 - PAGE 19 Let them know that you saw their The Lowell Ledger i ad in the Garage Sale Guide! . A o FOR SALE FOR SALE HELP WANTED FOR RENT CARD OF SERVICES BORDER COLLIES - PIT BULL PUPPIES - OCCASIONAL HOME HALL FOR RENT - with "World's Smartest Dog" Sweet & gentle, excellent THANKS JOHN DEBIAK HORSE- HELPER, GARDENER, kitchen, seats 150. Call .V-.. • • •; U *.• • -- l/hips certified, great fam- family pet. Call Dan 897- DRIVER, PET SITTER SHOEING & HOOF TRIM- . — 897-6050.,(N CARD OF THANKS ily dogs. Bairds, Lowell 9081. WANTED - for variety of MING - Serving the Greater GARAGE SALE A special thank you to J ANNUAL BARN SALE j MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE J STORE CLOSING 897-9081. tasks. 2 hours/$25. Call FLAT RIVER ATV RENT- Kent/Ionia County area with HOME FOR SALE BY everyone who made our Sat., June 17, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m 1726 Pinckney, June 15 & 16, SALE Now thru July 29, Tues. - Sat., Linda for more info 897- ALS - why buy when you 15 years of professional, 1996 SUZUKI INfRUDER OWNER - 3 years old, 3 1354 Sibley, Lowell. Swing set. 9202. can rent? 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M A T TR E SS/BO X Betty & Gaylord Heaston - Basement remod- a.mA. - 5 p.m. Sporting goods, ; INDOOR GARAGE SALE June 16th & 17th, 8 a.m. - 4 901-6737. Send resume to: Lumber FOR RENT - Older farm ; SPRINGS - Brand new, els, doors, drywall, mountain bikes, tools, small June 16-17,162 Bahala Dr. (off p.m., 220 N. Jefferson. Lots of GARAGE SALE Company, PO BOX 128, house, 1 bedroom, $650 $69/set. Twin, full, queen, 20 SOLID WOOD TABLES THE FAMILY OF garages, decks & refrig. & freezer, microwave, Bailey Rd. near RR tracks). goods, clothing - range of sizes, Some furniture, blue glass, Lowell, Mi 49331. per month. Call 897-9081. delivery available. Den- -Dining, kitchen sizes. Oak, PHIL ANIBLE much more. Small desk, collector dolls, books, lots Cabinets, lawn vacuum, Avon, shoes, household goods, bath knick-knacks, child's games & nis Distributing, 989-224- mahogany & maple. "Brand ASSISTANT STORE MAN- LOWELL- 3 bedroom, 2112 would like to thank all of jobs welcome. Honest items, toys, furniture, printer, 4822. new." Major chain store of Christmas stuff, clothes - Lego, toys, yarn, clothes, etc. videos, pillows, lamps, video AGER - Seeking expe- bath newer home. Cathe- our family, friends and & dependable. Call men's XXL, men's short, home decor & much more. cabinet, folding chairs, grass buy-out. Seat 4-8 people. rienced Retail Assistant dral ceilings. Deck. Daylight B E A UTIFUL MO BILE neighbors for their prayers, 897-6906.1 TFN $65 each. (New chairs, $25 Store Managers for our basement. Rent to own op- women's plus size, lots of misc. whip, 300 books, corner shelves HOME FOR SALE - Lo- each.) Dennis Distributing, cards, food and many acts MOVING SALE Lowell, 29th St. & Jenison tions. $1,175/month, $800 JIM'S FLOOR COVERING 1064 Riverside Dr. in the city of & much more. 13416 Grand cated in Key Heights park. 989-224-4822. of kindness during Phil's 30 years of Patty Elzinga YARD SALE Goodwill Store locations. deposit. 866-443-3098. SALES & INSTALLATION Lowell, north of Hunt St. River Dr., between the bridges. 1995 Dutch, 16x80,3 bed- illness and recent death. Wed. & Thurs., June 21 & 22, Must be available to work www.wmpmonline.com. - 22 years experience. Best collecting stuff. Beautiful rooms, 2 baths, master bath 2001 GRAND PRIX GT A special thank you to June 16,17 & 18, 8 a.m. to 6 various shifts, including price & quality installation antiques and everything else. 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Flat has garden tub w/skylight • 4 door, 70,000 miles, WATER FRONT COTTAG- Father Rock Badgerow p.m. nights and weekends. on vinyl, carpet, and lami- River Outreach Ministries & separate shower. Price 3.8 engine, dark green, ES - completely furnished. SALE 615 Elizabeth. Sat., June 17, 9 Competitive wages with and also to the ladies who nate flooring, 897-0737 or reduced to sell. $16,000, $5,800. Call 897-1597 or Fish or boat on chain of 12 June 15 & 16, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. to 3 p.m. (FROM) Thrift shop. 519 E. benefit package. You may put on the funeral at St. 560-8515,8 a.m. to 8 p.m., GARAGE SALE Call 616-916-0028 if inter- 745-2161. lakes. Free use of boats. Main Street, Lowell. Canceled apply in person at the in- Patrick's Church, and to leave message. June 17th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tent, ested, Call Ron 616-897-5062. in case of rain. June 29 & 30, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., GOLF BALLS FOR SALE dividual store locations or Roth Gerst for their care bike trailer, stroller, household MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE send a resume by e-mail to ALTO AREA DAY' CARE - 10886 36th St., Lowell - west off FOR SALE - 2 acre choice - Previously experienced FOR RENT - i & 2 bed- and concern. items, kids clothes, lots of other employment @ goodwillgr. has summer or immediate SALE Alden Nash SE. Proceeds to building site on Nash Hwy., all in perfect condition - room trailers in Lowell. MULTI-FAMILY SALE org or fax HR at 616-532- openings for full & part time, good stuff! 11841 5 Mile Rd., June 16& 17, Fri. & Sat., 8:30- minutes from expressway Titleist & Precept, 46 per $400 - $420 per mo. plus 1 A BIG THANK YOU benefit Cancer Relay for Life 3044. Lowell. Thurs., June 15, Fri., June 16 & exit 59, perked, $35,000. doz.; Pinnacle & Nike, $5 1 st, 2nd & 3rd shifts, sched- 4 p.m. 5077 Bancroft, Alto. N. activity in Lowell Aug. 4. Clothing mo. rent deposit. No dogs to all of you who partici- Sat., June 17.1111 Alden Nash per doz.; Top-Flite, $4 per uled activities, fenced play off 52nd St. Boys & girls Joanne Shemwell, 616- please. Call 813-8041 or pated in the 3rd Annual Rex SE (between M-21 & all sizes, toys, books, household 633-6322, Platinum Realty doz. or 3 doz. for $10,. 616-754-0276.™ area, food program, CPR clothes, all sizes, lots of boy EVENTS Collins Memorial Golf Out- licensed. 868-0752. 3RD ANNUAL MILL CREEK Vergennes). Washing machine, items. Group. Many other brands also. Call 897-1355. LU'DINGTON'COTTAGE ing. It was another great MEADOWS YARD SALE clothes 0-18 months. Maternity HiGH 'QUALITY 'CON- vacuum, marble lamps, patio KING FOUR POST BED SNOW UNITED METH- ON HAMLIN LAKE - 2 success in Rex's memory. 203 Parsonage St., Saranac. clothes, baby swing, car seat, CRETE - new, repair, furniture, lots of misc. household HUGE 5 FAMILY GARAGE - Solid wood w/pillowtop '94 MUSTANG CONV - bedroom, 2 bath, dual We could not continue Barbie quad, Play Station II ODIST CHURCH - at replacement, 30 years Household goods, sporting SALE mattress (bought new, low miles, stored winters. level cottage, with dock. 5 without you golfers, hole & more. 3189 Snow Ave. SE will experience. Large & small collectibles & much more. games, PartyLite, push mower, never used). Cost $1,000, $4,500. Call Jeremy 616- minutes to Lake Michigan sponsors & those of you Furniture, boat supplies, tools, jobs. Satisfaction guaran- Precious Moments figurines, sell $195. 616-318-1974. 915-6595. serve a family style Swiss beaches. Available July 9th June 15 & 16, 8 to 5 p.m. bikes, kids & adult clothes, toys, who donated prizes. Also teed. 322-2106. lots of stuff for everyone. HUGE ANNUAL MULTI- Steak dinner on Wednes- - 21 st. $85 per night, 3 night horses & horse tack for sale, CHICKENS,'DUCKS,' PI- FOR SALE - 30" Tappan thanks to the volunteers & FAMILY GARAGE SALE day, June 14, starting at minimum. Call 616-897- THIRD GRADE MATH TU- Thunderbird for sale, ping pong i GEONS - Turkeys, geese, gas stove and 25 cu. ft. Ken- family members who work 6677 for more info. TOR - certified teacher. HUGE MULTI-FAMILY Cascade, 4978 Ada Dr. Sat., pedigreed rabbits. New & more refrigerator, almond 5:30 p.m. Adults are $8, so hard putting this event FIRST TIME GARAGE SALE table, foosball table & lots, lots Amy 897-5939. GARAGE SALE June 17 only! 8:30 - 5 p.m. Patio with black trim; Foosball children 6-12 are $2, together. A special thanks June 15 & 16, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 more. 10085 36th St. Fri., June used cages & supplies. Call THE BEST MOVE FOR in Cascade, 6546 Wendell from set, luggage, video chairs. Brats 616-691-6619. table, 897-6708. and children 5 & under YOUR $'S - Peaceful, se- to Dick Cooper for all his p.m. 2820 Bewell Ave. (bet. 16 & Sat., June 17, 8:30 a.m. - 5 NEW DAYCARE OPEN- are free. cure, affordable. Oak Hill help. I hope to see you all ING - in downtown Lowell. 9 to 5 p.m on Thurs., June 15 to dolls, Polly Pockets, Roboraptur, 1.10 CARAT WEDDING 199931.5'SHASTAPHOE- Grand River & 36th St.) Multi- p.m. Apartments, 647 Crawford again next year. NIX - travel trailer, bunk Sate and fun group home. Sat., June 17. Tons of baby & name brand children's & XS - XL SET- Princess cut, serious St., Ionia. 616-527-8900. family, tons of kids clothes 0-6, ' ROANOKE RANCH FOR CallAndreaforan interview calls only 822-7673. house, queen island bed, Dode Collins kids clothes, lots of toys, baby adult clothing: Abercrombie, EHO. at 897-9156. toys, humidifier, table saw, bar FIRST TIME EVER MULTI- sofa bed, Ig. slideout, AC, KIDS BENEFIT - 11221 swing, high chairs, carpet Limited Too, Gap, American Grand River Dr., Lowell. stools. More! BED & MATTRESS SET awning, power jack, low HOUSE FOR RENT'WITH SERVICES cleaner, x-ray viewing machine, Eagle, Tommy, Express, DKNY, FAMILY GARAGE SALE 897-4380. Sat., June 17, - Queen pillowtop (new, in miles, clean. $9,950. Call OPTION TO BUY - 5 bed- NEED A DUMPSTER? 10880 Vergennes. Between ; -ir 11 a.m. until dark. Team kayak, kittens, tools, knives & Limited, Liz Claiborne. Several plastic), never used, comes 616-676-1762. rooms, 11/2 bath, 2300 sq. BUILDING A NEW HOME -Spring Cleanup, roof- Cumberland & Parnell on with warranty, $125. Call penning & sorting, 1 until much more. GARAGE SALE beautiful comforters &/or sets, ft. Saranac, 540-0451. SOON!! - 30 year fixed ing, trash, junk, etc. 14 517-719-8062. FOR SALE - '1986 Chevy dark, featuring the GLTPA, room air conditioner, antiques, Vergennes. Everything from baby one time closing construc- to 20 yards available. Fri., June 16,10-6 p.m & Sat., Blazer, 2.8, runs good, food all day long. Catering to adult & more. Thurs., June 15 18x40 TENT'RENTAL - tion loans now available. June 17, 9-1 p.m. 4124 Amazon jewelry, lots of books, old FOR SALE - Golden Re- $400 obo; 1974 Dodge mo- byLonghornSteakhouse, 1 Call for free estimates. GARAGE SALE Perfect for open houses & Lock your rate before you albums, kitchen appliances, from 9-5 p.m. & Fri., June 16 triever puppies. Purebred, tor home, runs good. Doug p.m. - 6 p.m. Wagon rides, 616-835-2238. Dr. (Jackson St. to Riverside Dr. v,. outdoor events. $175 set build and save thousands Thurs. & Fri., June 15 & 16, 9 to from 9-3 p.m. males, $300, females, at 250-0722 or 642-0323. raffles, games for kids, heading E. to Amazon Dr.) home decor, stuffed animals, up included! Call today, on closing costs! Don't get 6 p.m. Camper, toys, clothes, -i $350. Phone 616-642- horse & pony rides, books Riverside Woods Development. toys, Too much stuff to mention! zzzzmzzizzi calendar fills quickly! 987- stuck with a traditional con- 6064. SOFA/LOVESEAT'SET - & apparel sales, photo BOB FORD - Formerly of furniture. Lincoln Lake to SALE 9160. struction loan that requires Name brand men's, women's & Tan, mauve. Still in plastic shoot ($20 sitting). Roa- Hahn Hardware, is doing Fallasburg, to 13405 Beckwith, $ 17 5 CHERRY SLEIGH a land purchase closing, a girls clothing, household, air Children's & adult clothing, toys, (never used). Cost $800, noke Ranch is a non-profit SENIORS! - Rent could be all kinds of service work. BIG GARAGE SALE BED - Queen w/pillowtop construction loan closing, Lowell. kitchen items, furniture & misc. sell $395. 517-719-8062. organization. Donations as low as $70 per month! 1 Call 299-3198.ifn conditioners, misc. No prior June 15,16 & 17, 9-6 p.m. mattress set (never used), ane the final mortgage clos- may be sent to: Box 185, bedroom HUD subsidized sales. Thurs. & Fri., June 15 & 16, 9-5 $175. Call 517-719-8062. ing all w/closing costs! Now Proceeds to Day Bible Chapel UPS SHIPPING AT THE Lowell, Ml 49331. apartments for rent! Rent AFRAID YOU CANT BUY p.m. Off Ware Rd. bet. you can Lock and Save! BARN MOVING IN SALE VBS fund. 3462 Pinckney Rd. based on income for those OR REFINANCE-ahome FOR SALE-' 2006 Dodge LOWELL LEDGER! For more info, call River Hotchkiss & Conklin. THE ' LOWELL SKATE whoqualify! BEAUTIFUL 6 because your credit score 884 Parnell June 16, 9-4; June Clothes - $1 per bag & a lot more. Ram 1500, 4x4, ext. cab, Call for a price quote! Financial at 897-1300 x104 MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE PARK COMMITTEE - will acre country setting! Pets is low or because you're 17, 9-1. Beds, dresser, desk, $12,500 obo. Call 885- 897-9261 Chuck Lupton, xlOO Vicki SALES be having a pop can drive welcome! IMMEDIATE OC- self-employed? We have ANNUAL POLE BARN SALE 4589 for more info. Stepek, x102 Leesha Ea- entertainment center, kitchen on Saturday, June 17. CUPANCY! Conveniently home and financing pro- June 15 & 16, 9-4 p.m. HUGE SALE ton, x101 George Hanson, table, rocker, recliner, stove, Something for everyone. Men, HOME FOR SALE BY LOST Skaters will be going door located 20 minutes East of grams w/low rates for any 1600 and 1701 Faith Dr., Lowell, Women's clothing sz. 4-14, x300 Lisa Inbody. household items, clothes, women & children. Sporting OWNER - 3 years old, 3 to door to collect cans to Grand Rapids. HURRY... credit situation! It's easy to Boys, girls, men's, women's LOST DOG - Golden Re- suits to casual, housewares, bedrooms, 2 baths, w/pond raise money for the building before they are gone! Equal find out what we can do for western saddles and much goods, Mary Kay, toys, clothes, triever, male, Fallasburg clothes. Baby items, household misc. Wed. & Thurs., June 14 & & creek, 6+ acres, 2x6 of their skatepark. Housing Opportunity. 616- PLUMBER - Experi- you, just call River Financial more. kitchen. Thurs. & Fri., June 15 & Park area. Call 897-6953 items, and much more. 15, 9 to 5 p.m. 13507 Forest construction, $225,000. 693-2271 .,fn at 897-1300 x104 Chuck leave message. SUMMER R ID IN G CAMPS enced. Residential 16, 8-4 p.m. 10443 Portland Rd. 10425 Grand River Dr. SE, Lupton, x100 Vicki Stepek, River Dr., Lowell, off Flat River. - at Rivendell Stables. Service or New (justS. of Jimmy's Grill). between Lowell & Ada. 616- LOWELL- $500 moves you x102 Leesha Eaton, x101 For more info go to www. Construction. Rea- GARAGE SALE 901-6737. in. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. George Hanson, x300 Lisa rivendellstables.com or sonable rates. Call June 15-16, 9-5 p.m. Lots of toys, books, games, some girls clothes FREE Washer/dryer hookups. Air. Inbody. LOTS OF X-STITCH '1996 CHEVROLET'CON- 616-897-8976. Garage. Cathedral ceilings. 897-2575. (size 6-7), snow board & boots (used once), hunting stuff and electric BARN CATS FREE - Cats 4x to 5x women's clothing & lots, lots more. June 16,17, & 18, 9 to 5, VERSION VAN - hi-top, $675/month. Stoneridge smoker. Everything is in very good condition and clean. 1348 are spayed or neutered, LOWELL SKATE' PARK 11285 Bluewater Hwy. Low prices. white, leather interior, 350 Apts. 1-866-443-3098. STAMPIN UP - demon- STEPEK WELDING & looking for farms in need COMMITTEE MEETING Shagewe Trail (off Sayles between Whites Bridge and Marble). engine, loaded, 42,000 www.wmpmonline.com. strator is hosting stamp- REPAIR LLC - Custom of healthy bam cats. These - will be held at 4 p.m. on miles, tires & brakes new, ing classes the second fabrication & weld re- cats have been rescued & Wed.June Mat Creekside HOUSE FOR RE NT-on 3 $9,500. Call 897-1597 or Tuesday of every month. pair. Mild steel, stain- are in need of a permanent Kingdom. Please join us to acres in the country. 3 bed- 745-2161. Saturday classes also less & aluminum. On place to stay. If interested help get your skate park rooms, 2 baths. $900/mo. available. Please call Linda please call 616-821-3259. built in Lowell. Anyone that or off site welding. Call Price is 20 words for $9, each additional word is 25(1:. FOR SALE-'1989 Dodge Available now. 897-0686. Milley, 616-897-0173 for is interested, but can not Tim at 616-322-8967 or pickup, 81,000 miles, 5.2 more information. HALL FOR RENT- 'Lowell 616-868-6215.™ liter, w/cap, $3,400. Call FREE WEIGHT LOSS make the meeting, please Your ad can be called in: 897-9555 or 897-926 7 call Missy at 897-9274 or Veteran's Center, 3100 897-9095. SAMPLE-Are you sick BRENDA B'S - has open- Mindy at 897-6962. Alden Nash. Newly remod- ings for children 18 mos. ALTERATIONS - Ex- eled, smoke-free, private, Emailed to: [email protected] (please include home phone number) 20 MATTRESS SETS-All ofthose extra pounds? & older. Lots of fun & TLC. perienced professional sizes. Hotel quality. Serta KELLY'MILLER CIRCUS great location & great rate! Readyfor real results? Call 987-9351. men's, women's, leather We assume no financial responsibility for typos in ads taken over the phone or for emailed or faxed ads not received All care & diligence are & Sealy. $75/set until gone. - Sun., June 25 at Bushnell Call John at 299-0486 or www.GreatResults4U. coats, all fabrics, zippers Two shows, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. 897-8303.™ JOHN SCHLOOP BUILD- used to prevent omission or error in any ad or any part of an ad. If your ad is phoned in, please make sure it is repeated back to you. Dennis Distributing, 989- com or call Cheryl at 224-4822. Buyyourtickets in advance ER - New homes, additions replaced, wedding & 868-7551. at the Lowell Ledger office, & remodeling. Call 897- prom dresses altered. 105 N. Broadway, Lowell. 1 335.TFN Call Helen 897-6071. THE LOWELL LEDGER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14,2006 PAGE 20 Owner has plans, but former antique mall remains empty By Dan Schneider there are any plans for the building as retail space, and building." plans are in place to make I r The Flat River Antique The letter invited aesthetic improvements. Mall has been closed since members of Estes Group, "We've been looking the end of February. the Grand Rapids-based at a couple of different Since then, the building owners of the building, options, but we want to has sat empty and there have to attend a Merchants keep it retail," Bush said. been few signs of anything Committee meeting to "We don't want to change going on in or around it. discuss Estes Group's plans the commercial feel of that : •r-m Concern over that state of for the building. strip along Main." affairs recently prompted Jordan Bush, an agent He had no estimate as the Lowell Merchants for Estes Group, said the to when new tenants will S FLAT RIVER , h" Committee, a subgroup of company shares the concern move into the building. the Lowell Area Chamber for the building's destiny. Estes Group is waiting for : ANTIQUE MALL •« of Commerce, to send "We are real committed contractors' bids on exterior a letter to the building's to the property, we want to improvements such as ownership group inquiring see it filled," he said. "We painting and tuckpointing. about their intentions. want to get it back to being They met in May 'That building is a staple in the downtown with the Lowell Historic important to the economy community there." District Commission to of our downtown," A letter Bush wrote in review their application Merchants Committee response to the Merchants for a grant to help make member and Dream Pieces Committee's letter said the the improvements. They owner Caroline Price said. owners had expected the applied for the grant five "There didn't seem to be antique mall to remain in months ago. Estes Group any activity there and the the building longer. They, was offered a similar grant Merchants Committee felt too, were surprised to learn a year and a half ago, but the that it would be helpful to of the closing. Bush said the project was not completed let them know about our owners intend to keep the and the grant offer expired. concern and find out if A decade of hands-on education Other downtown merchants are hoping the owners of the former Flat River Antique Mall building will soon attract new businesses to the space. Friday June 23, 2006 Shotgun Start at 12:00 pm Deer Run Golf Club 13955 Cascade Road SE All proceeds will The entire staff at Curtis Cleaners was on hand last Tuesday when the business was given a plaque recognizing the 10th anniversary of its participation benefit the Cystic in Lowell High School's Community Based Instruction (CBI) program. CBI teacher Keith Boeve, far left, is handing the plaque to Curtis Cleaners' co-owner Fibrosis Foundation. Bucky Curtis. Co-owner Kevin Smith is pictured at right next to CBI students who have worked at the laundromat and dry cleaners. The students, from right to left, are Jacob Nawrocki, Jackie Brown and Breana Kurzhals. Staff Last year we raised over $1500 for the Cystic Fibrosis are dressed in white. CBI is a Lowell High School special education program in which students develop job skills by working at various locations during the Foundation. This year we are shooting for $2500 and school day. Springrove Variety, also a CBI work site for 10 years, received a we can only get there with your help! plaque of recognition, as well. A. I /K -- V Assisted Living Specialized Memory Care A chance to help a great cause by just playing golf! Fountain View of Lowell Eoff moreli n formationi^t^RS^^^l If R ixei^al ley, 616-897-8413 SreditiWnrQnTatVlsyV^ 11535 E. Fulton Suite #200, Do they need an extra hand? LoweU, MI 49331 &