Volume 12, Issue 41 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since Wednesday, August 24, 1988 Middle School opens doors to area senior citizens Three months ago Loweirs Center, after inquiring about pos- cafeteria could be used for cards Senior Neighbors Center was sible locations, has decided on or other type activities, accord- looking for a new place to call the Lowell Middle School ing to Lowell Superintendent home, following the sale of the Graphic Arts room for at least Fritz Esch. Rebekah Lodge Organization one year. /74We anticipate moving on owned building. At the present time, that room Wednesday, Aug. 24 and being With its summer stay at The will be used for one class hour at full force by Aug. 29/' Senior Lowell First Congregational at the end of the day. During Center Coordinator Marj Snyder Church ncarmg a close, the which time round tables in the said. Snyder believes the new loca- tion will work. 'The reaction has been split, but I think with time and a little promotion the ap- prehension will go away," she said. Both the school and the Center believe that the intergenerational activiities that will be made pos- ee it sible can be advantageous to both. ,4I can see the day, down the road, when one of the ladies helps a girl in home economics put a button on a shirt, or one FREE SWIM of the men helps students in one The art and graphics room on the northeast end of the Lowell Middle School will be used by of our shop classes/' Esch said. the senior neighbors. This door will provide the seniors an entrance and exit to and from their Attention all swimmers! The summer swim season is nearing The Center's executive direc- room. its end at the YMCA Pool. The final day of swimming will be lor. Margaret Dean, believes think jt.s nice Ihat the Monday, August 29. many positives ait possible and opened lts ^ up for The pool will be open 12:00 - 8:30 p.m. that day for FREE poinis to a similar situation that us .. 5enior neighbor Nenie swimming. Everyone is welcome to come on down and take one has been operating successfully ^ jn^een hands of final plunge!! We hope to see you. for lOyeaR. pedro railroad "Harbor Springs has been mn- Haze, Knoop of Ada she SECOND BEST SALE ning a similar program in their thought interaction and possible high school for the past 10 intergencrational activities down Second best sale by the Eastern Star's. A little bit of everything years, Dean said. It s been a ^ was good "I'm 3)50 - Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25-27, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. successful program - one which lad t0 have a place go." she at the Lowell Masonic Temple. has received national recogni- a(j(js t,on The rent agreement between NO COMMODITIES IN AUGUST Dean expects a little apprehen- lhe and ^ Senior Center sion at first in large part because wi„ cal, for 5200a month, which Please remember there will be no government surplus com- the age groups have not had a according to Esch works consis- modities distributed in the month of August. lot of contact. tcnt|y policy This Commodities will be distributed every other month and the next In talking to some of the senior w||| utilities, custodian expected distribution will be on September 29, 1988 neighbors the apprehension that scrvicef general maintenance was brought forward was not and slorage for thc van DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR BOOSTERS CLUB about the difference in age The rent will be equal to what DONATIONS groups. It was about parking and wc wcrt before," Dean s&ting. said.'lt has been rewarding Ladies at the Senior Neighbors Center took time from their The deadline for patron donations to the Lowell Area Schools' One senior neighbor who Working with the school. The game of Pedro to chat about the Center's move to the Middle Athletic Boosters Club has been extended to Wednesday, August wished not to have her name ^hool has been wonderful and School. 31. If you have not yet sent in your tax deductible contribution, printed rince she is new to the ^ g0nc out 0f its way t0 ^ poup through the Strategic However, Dean said a minimum you have one more week to do so. Memberships are offered in area, said that whenever two age accomodating." Planning Committee. In es- of $25,000 in renovations would the Varsity Club for a gift of $100 or more. Red Arrow Club for groups can come closer together ^ but conversation sence. strategic planning is all be needed. "That would have in- $50, White Club for $25, or Red Club for $10. Donors will have she thinks it s good. was first Parted between the two about different areas of the com- cluded new plumbing, wiring, a their names included in the Fall and Winter Sports Programs. munity coming together and dis- barrier free restroom and a Membership into the Varsity Club entitles each donor a family LHS Senior critical cussing, preparing and sharing ramp," she said. %4Probably an pass to two Lowell home sporting events of the member's choice ideas for the needs of the future addition would also have been (not including tournament competition). Checks should be sent to - being proactive instead of reac- needed since the first floor is all the Boosters' treasurer, Sandy Nagy, 9510 E. Fulton, Ada, MI Finkler injured in tive. we could have used and its space 49301. Checks should be made payable to Lowell Area Schools The Senior Neighbors Center is limited.** Athletic Boosters Club. through their inquiries also con- three-car collision sidered the George Hale house. Dean added that the Center ap- MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS PHYSICALS r^r\T^ n t Preci,lte# lhc 0^cr ^vcn 10 it by Dawn Finkler, 17, of Lowell, Finkler's car continued, strik- CUKKtC llON the L^cll Area housing Board Athletic physicals for 7th and 8th grade will be held on Wednes- a senior at Lowell High School, mg a third vehicle, driven by on the Hale house. "They also was seriously injured in a three- Karen Merriman, 29, of Lowell, day, August 31, at 6 p.m. in the middle school gym. In last weeks Lowell Ledger did..al ! theyCl^ld,0accomoda": car accident on Tbesday, Aug. 16 also north-bound. I 1 Physicals are required for all sports - fall, winter, and spring. a story regarding the pre- hospi- us," Dean said. at 36th and Alden Nash. Merriman and the three pass- tal emergency medical service Finkler, who was taken to But- engers, Kari Merriman, 3, OFF THE BLOTTER coming to Lowell on Aug. 22 MCGEE HOMESTEAD - Bed terworth Hospital by Aero Med Melissa Merriman, 6 and inadvertently left out Lowell and breakfast, 2534 Alden Nash Helicopter, was traveling south- Richard Briseno, 9, were treated Robert Melendy, 78, of Grand Rapids was involved in a property Township. N.E., Lowell. 897-8142. bound on Alden Nash at a high for minor injuries at Butterworth v damage accident August 14th on West Main near Valley Vista Dr. It is important to note that rate of speed, according to the Hospital. They were transported when he lost control of the car he was driving and struck a reflector Lowell Township has also been MUSIC MASTER -109 W. Main, Kent County Sherrif Depart- by LIFE. post. very supportive of the ambu- Rivertown Mall. 897-6040 ment's report, when her car went Campbell incurred minor in- Johnathan Stiles, 17, of Lowell Failed to Stop at the stop sign lance service, and is one of the off the right shoulder of the road, juries also, but sought treatment at Main and Center St. and was struck broadside by a car driven entities that will be giving HUCKLEBERRY'S SIDEWALK before re-entering the road from her own doctor, according by Douglas Hoekstra, 20, of Alto. August 20. No injuries were $3,000 a year. CAFE • Serving daily specials. traveling sideways, crossing the to the police report. reported. The Ledger apologizes for any sandwiches, desserts and cold center line and striking a car dri- Kent County Officer Ron Arrested and taken to the Kent County Jail for Driving Under misunderstanding this may have drinks. Take-outs are welcomed, ven by Joan Campbell, 58, of Crystal said the accident is still the Influence of Alcohol was Edward Beebe, 24. caused. Call 897-8120. Saranac. under investigation. MODERN PHOTOGRAPHICS - CRANBERRY URN ANTIQUES PRECISION & FASHION BROKEN WHEEL CAFE • Free VILLAGE PARTY SHOPPE - VILLAGE INN - Daily specials - Family portraits in the studio - Furniture, dolls, clocks, art, HAIRSTYLING - For both mca meal special. Free meal with pur- Lotto, LIQUOR, coldest beer in Kitchen open until 2 a.m. - Beer park or home. Pictures must be glass, diina, lamps, and jewelry. and women. Man's World chase of business. Ifcke-out - call town, kegs, mo keg deposit. Call specials 2-S p.m. M-F. Call 897- taken by Nov ISth for Christinas Come & Browse, Tues., Wed., Hairstyling. Phone 897 8102. 897-0013. 897-8791. 8880. giving. 897-5606. Fri. St Sat. 10-5 p.m. The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday, August 24. 1988 • Page 2 Abel gets reacquainted with childhood home Krause k eventually it came into posses- acquired to restore it.... awf sion of Mr. and Mrs. James Abel's son, Terry, just happened Tower, farmers who became well to need a place for his 1 amily... so at the pi known for their uprightness now the fourth and fifth genera- Vic Krause Still later.