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HOAG & SONS* 300K BINDERY 25( SPRIHGPORT, MICHIGAN 49284 Volume 13, Issue 42 Serving Lowell Area Readers Since 1893 Wednesday, August 30, 1989 Along Main Street Bailey Rd. accident claims Ada man's life Grand Rapids Hiesday at Cascade Christian Mary Sullivan, 18, Grand Grand Rive Drive, 700 feet east rr Church, with Rev. Raymond Rapids, incurred injuries after of Snow Ave., when she slid out rt woman injured Gaylord officiating. the Fiero she was driving slid off of control. She was ticketed for Memorials may be madeto the road, going airborne for a violation of the basic speed law I•«r.J - n?t E Scott Dykhuizen Memorial Fund short distance before striking a Sullivan was transported to BB on Grand River PU of Cascade Christian Church or tree. Blodgett Hospital by Lowell Am- {s'\ Two area accidents this past Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. Sullivan was eastbound on bulance. -"HJ: ••• week claimed the life of an Ada man and injured a young Grand Rapids lady. IETHODIST PRESCHOOL HOLDS PARENTS NIGHT Donald Scott Dykhuizen, 29, of Thomcrest in Ada, was pro- The Lowell United Methodist Preschool will host Parent's Night nounced dead at the scene by Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the church John Connolly of the Kent :tuary. County Medical Examiner's of- : preschool still has one opening in its Monday - Wednesday fice. ;riday afternoon session for a child who will be four years old Dykhuizen, driving a motor )y Sept. I. 1989. cycle, was eastbound on Bailey as he came over the crest of a LAAC GALLERY FEATURES LOCAL ARTIST hill and struck a manure spreader in the rear. The manure spreader The Lowell Area Arts Council Gallery will feature through the was being pulled by a tractor dri- month of August, "Skyscapes and Roadside Attractions*, paintings ven by William Venneman, 37. by local artist, David F. Davis. of Lowell, according to the Kent County Sheriffs Department. THE LOWELL SHOWBOAT NEEDS YOU! According to the sheriff's re- port the tractor and spreader had The Lowell Showboat needs volunteers to make next year's the no lights or slow moving vehicle very best. sign attached to it. No citation Help is needed in decorating, parade, boat fix-up, tickets, fes- was given as the investigation is tival, group tours, publicity, float and more. ongoing.' Come, join in the fun and challenge. Call 897-8280 Monday/ Thomas Hillen, Kent County Wednesday and Friday or 897-7904 anytime. Sheriff's Deputy said following completion ofthe investigation KENT SOIL DISTRICT TAKES ORDERS FOR SEEDLINGS the accident report will be taken Mary Sullivan, 18, Grand Rapids, lost control of her Fiero on Grand River Drive on Friday to the prosecutor's office where morning. The Kent County Soil Conservation District is taking orders for it will be decided if the case in- fall delivery of tree seedlings to be used for windbreaks, to fight volves a civil infraction, a crim- erosion and for wildlife habitat. The deadline for ordering is Sep- inal infraction or whether no tember 15, 1989. further steps are required. Seedlings available are: Red Pine, Austrian Pine, White Pine, Dykhuizen's body was taken White Spruce, Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, and Douglas Fir. to Blodgett Hospital where the Prices range from $7.50 to $11.50 for a quantity of 25 tree autopsy was performed. seedlings. Quantities of more than 500 of the same species are Surviving are his mother, cheaper per seedling. Sandy Dykhuizen of Lowell; his Order blanks and more information are available at the district father, Charles Dykhuizen of office, 3260 Eagle Park Drive, NE, Suite 101B, from 8 a.m. to Cascade; brother, Jeffrey 4:30 p.m. weekdays, or by calling Ann Pitsch, at 940-9917. Orders Dykhuizen of Tokyo. Japan; two will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. sisters, Anne and Jennifer Dykhuizen; his fiancee, Sharon PHYSICALS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETES Wierenga, all of Lowell; grand- father, Lyle E. Dykhuizen of Physicals for Middle School students interested in athletics for Cascade; several aunts and un- Ihe 1989-90 school year will be held at the Middle School on cles. Funeral services were held August 30 at 6 p.m. LAAC WILL Hf "T LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOP Pool Gallery The Lowell Area Arts Council is taking registrations for its Life Rawing workshop. The Workshop begins Monday. October 2 makes a v - will run for seven weeks. This is not an instructional workshop but rather a series of difference with ^ssions to enable artists within the community to have the oppor- mity to paint and draw from life and character models. City's loitering Sullivan was transported to Blodgett Hospital by Lowell Ambulance. The fee for the workshop is $32 for LAAC members and $38 ir non-members. For further information or registration call the Loweirs Police Department kits Center at 897-8545. started a foot patrol in April of last year to help Lowell mer- OFF THE BLOTTER chants with the disorderly con- LOOK for your Westside Deli A vehicle driven by Anthony Weaver, 30, of Lowell was dam- duct on the city streets and coupon inside this week's Ledger iged when he hit a rock on West Main near Ridgeview Dr. Sunday, bridge, and to alleviate the group Lowell's and SAVE. kugust 20. congestion outside of city Michael Moore, 21, of Lowell damaged the vehicle he was businesses. It was also estab- ICEMAN'S OUTLET - Liquor, Beer & Wine. It's new - iving August 5, when he backed into a pole in the parking lot lished to help create an atmos- Erb's Lumber on West Main St. phere where the youth of Lowell Fall Sports ESQ Ribs & chicken to go on the Aaron Wester, 18, Failed to Yield Right of Way when exiting felt comfortable talking to the weekend. Panama Jack T-Shirts Amoco Station at Main and Hudson St. August 1 and struck City's finest. and shorts. Open till 1 a.m. car driven by Jeffrey Kidder, 19. Both were Lowell residents weekends and until 12:30 a.m. neither was injured. Supplement Monday thru Thursday. 'The foot patrol has not been Michael Fox. 21, of Alto was injured in an accident August 2 abandoned. Our reserve It Main and Hudson when he failed to stop for the traffic light Sergeant Scott Borg still patrols MCGEE HOMESTEAD - Bed id struck a semi truck driven by Robert Rietman. 33, of Hudson- streets on foot," Lowell Police Pages 13-20 and breakfast, 2534 Alden Nash rille. Chief Barry Emmons said. "It N.E., Lowell. 897.8142. Eldon Miller, 39, of Orleans was involved in a property damage seems to have helped and it xident August 14 when the car he was driving was struck from COUSINS' CARD & GIFT jhind by a car driven by Loma Franks, 50, of Lowell at Main GARY'S COUNTRY MEATS - LITE & LISTEN SOUND-Music SHOPPE - Hallmark Christmas Hudson. PRECISION & FASHION For fresh meat cuts, cold cuts and for all occasions. Make your re- ornaments are now in. Julv Douglas Burton, 31, of Lowell struck the rear of a car driven HAIRSTYLING - For both men cheese visit Lowell's exclusive ception or party a time to re- through August will be closed on Aaron Horton, 25, of Lowell August 16 on Main near West and women. Man^ World meat market at 205 E. Main. Call member. Call Jerry and Alicia De- Sunday. Mon, Tues.. Wed.. s res 31 Main St., cont.'d. pg. 2 Hairstyling. Phone 897-8102. 897-7306. P 897-4336. Thurs.. Fri., Sat. open 10-6. The Lowell Ledger • Wednesday. August 30, 1989 • Page 2 r f r i f *1 • • • The Lowell Ledger - Wednesday, August 30. 1989 - Page 3 Obituaries Along Main St. cont'd. '89 Showboat ticket sales fall short ARMSTRONG - Pearl R this at 948 Riverside Dr., Low- Clark (John) Weldon of Torrance. sas. Dorothy Powers of Florida. The 1989 Lowell Showboat within the community, B.J. Thomas provided quality en- thing the board will be look at bus tours. and or Judy Straub at 897-7904. St. No one was injured. Annsmmg. aged W. passed ell. Besides her parents she was CA, Lucille Curtiss of Lowell; Joseph (Edythe) Skokna of not unlike previous galas, had In its second year back, the tertainment, enough funds were in an effort to increase revenue People interested in volunteer- Lowell Showboat embodies Arrested on 4 traffic violations and Possession of Mariiuana away Augusi 23. 1^89 ai Lowell preceded in death by her hus- sons, Edward (Penny) Chicago. Joan Groen of Lowell. two purposes, to provide quality 1989 Lowell Showboat met one not raised in the effort to help a is to try to finance various parts ing their help for the 1990 Show- what volunteerism in a small August 22 was David McCarthy . 29, of Stanton by Lowell officers Medical Carv Center after a bands. Arthur Clark in 1937 and Armstrong of Lowell, Charles Jacqueline (Tom) Doncoes of entertainment and to raise funds of those two purposes. While worthwhile project within the of the operation so the Showboat boat can contact Gordon Gould, community is all about, and the Stoney Villalovis. 39. of Lowell was arrested for Driving Under lengthy illness. She was bom to Vem Armstrong in 1974; a son. (Barbara) Armstrong of Spring Rockford; brothers, Frank for a special, worthwhile project community. can operate from less of a 949-8777, Jim Reagan 897-7179 rewards that are gained from it. the Influence of Alcohol by Lowell officers August 19 William and Flora (While) Lawrence Armstrong in 1983; a Lake; a daughter-in-law.